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10th November 2021

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// Kia EV9 concept teased and debut date announced

Kia has just released a teaser for its new EV9 concept car on Instagram. This comes a couple of months after Kia revealed its first dedicated EV, the EV6.

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// Armstrong’s considering Australia and New Zealand IPO

Armstrongs, the privately held automotive distribution and retail group, is considering an initial public offer by listing dually on the main board of the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) and the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in 2022.

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// Another new car manufacturer confirmed for New Zealand

It’s been a bigger year than usual for new manufacturers, with BYD and Polestar both announcing that they’ll be setting up shop in New Zealand, and Lotus announcing its return to the market. Now another manufacturer, Lynk & Co, is set to join the local ranks, with a New Zealand and Australia expansion set to come sometime in the next four years.

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// New appointment for vehicle border inspections

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has made a new border inspection organisation (BIO) appointment. KMA (NZ) Ltd is now among five other organisations approved to carry out border inspections for vehicles coming to New Zealand.

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// Mercedes announces global recall for EQC over faulty steering unit

Mercedes-Benzs fully electric EQC is at the centre of an international recall relating to the model’s power steering control unit.

// ‘Business as usual’ for used-car shipments

A leading figure at a shipping and logistics company is predicting the industry will enjoy a smoother 2022 compared to the past two years, with the delivery of used imports back to business as usual.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Honda to launch battery-sharing in India for auto rickshaws

Honda Motor Co. will start a battery-sharing service for India’s ubiquitous three-wheeled taxis, its way of supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a nation facing worsening air pollution amid rapid economic growth.

// Tesla’s recent update made cars go haywire. It may be the excuse regulators needed.

For a few hours late last month, Tesla cars began behaving erratically after receiving an overnight software update. Cars suddenly started slamming on the brakes at highway speeds, owners reported, risking collisions.

// ‘Future Fuels’ a fizzer: EVC

The Australian federal government’s long-awaited Future Fuels strategy ignores the most important and effective measures to improve electric vehicle uptake, the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) of Australia says.

// Call to clean up existing fleet

The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) is calling for the governments clean car programme to be extended to mitigate two main risks it has identified under the proposed legislation.

// EV Torque – Coming ready or not!

That’s the electric sectors largest month so far, achieving about 12.5 percent of total new car sales. Tesla led the way, putting over 1000 new Model 3s on New Zealand’s roads.

// Chinese carmakers starting to make a dent in the Kiwi market

First, it was Japanese cars, then it was Korean cars, and now its cars from China that western markets like ours are tracking with great interest. Most pundits have said that the rise of Chinese carmakers is a case of when not if.

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10th November 20212021-11-09T22:12:44+13:00

9th November 2021

HOT TOPIC

// This Citroen Ami is probably the slowest police car in the world

The Greek Islands are not only an idyllic holiday destination but a popular destination for eco-sustainability and electric mobility projects.

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// Auckland set for 152 extra EV buses

Australasia’s biggest electric bus order has been announced in a partnership between Auckland Transport (AT) and NZ Bus.

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Best of all, there’s a 5+5 year warranty. If your customers can’t remove dirt or stains from the paint, fabric or leather, Newcoat will assist with professional advice and assistance up to a value of $1,500 per event.

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// Alfa Romeo working on electric Giulia, first EV coming 2024

Only a handful of holdout brands haven’t released a plug-in vehicle of some kind, let alone a hybrid. Italian marque Alfa Romeo is one of the last pure internal combustion engine brands on the market, but that’s changing soon.

// Dealers given green light to reopen

Dealers in Auckland can get back to interacting with customers face-to-face after nearly three months of being under Covid-19 lockdown.

// Ford electric crate motor already sold out

Back in August Ford teased the existence of its first electric crate motor (essentially a complete, working replacement engine, or in this case an electric motor, sold to customers in a crate)

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// Arrival e-van expected here

The Arrival electric van showcased in a European roadshow to 15 cities by March 2022 will also be earmarked for the New Zealand and Australian markets.

// Armstrongs bring Holden service to Botany dealership

Holden owners in East Auckland will now be able to access an authorized service outlet at the new Armstrongs Botany dealership.

// TR Group orders 20 Hyzon FCEVs

Heavy commercial vehicle leasing and rental company TR Group has ordered 20 Hyzon hydrogen fuel cell trucks for the New Zealand market.

// Geneva profits climbing

Geneva Finance has announced its latest unaudited half-year results are expected to reveal a pre-tax profit of $3.96 million, an increase of 21 percent from the same period a year ago.

// EV brand Lynk & Co coming to New Zealand

Lynk & Co, the youthful brand of Volvos parent company Geely, will get a global expansion in the next four years, including a New Zealand launch.

// Regulator considers fuel takeover

Ampol Ltd has applied for clearance from the Commerce Commission to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Z Energy Ltd after the companies first revealed plans for a deal in August.

// Evergrande sells Protean to EV maker Bedeo

E-mobility company Bedeo has agreed to buy U.K. startup Protean Electric from China Evergrande Group’s automotive unit.

// Down under launch of 523kW Ram 1500 TRX reportedly close

Its been a busy year for Rams local arm, with the launch of the Warlock and Limited models joining the updated 1500 ranks, and the supersized 2500 and 3500 on the way.

// Which car manufacturer has done the most to block climate policy?

London-based research firm InfluenceMap has named the 50 companies that have made the most efforts to blockade Paris Agreement-aligned climate change policies around the world;

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// Current National New Car Deals

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9th November 20212021-11-08T22:48:48+13:00

8th November 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Volkswagen ID.5’s Kiwi prospects up in the air

Despite Volkswagens homegrown push for more plug-in vehicles, none of its electric nameplates have hit New Zealand yet. This despite the ID.3 and ID.4 having both already been launched in Europe, and the latter having already hit showrooms in the US.

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// Crikey – Crighton’s Rotary Rocket

Rotary engined motorcycles are rare beasts, a bit like their four-wheel counterparts then. Suzuki had a crack with its RE5, Yamaha had a concept bike, and Norton made a few rotary engine models but look what happened to that company.

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// Watch the first-ever flying car drag race

Two flying cars have competed in a drag race for the first time ever in a giant leap forward for the development of electric flying cars.

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Designed to be easily applied by your valets with minimal training required, plus you’ll get ongoing commissions from customers purchasing refill products online.

Newcoat is not just a paint coating system; it’s a total maintenance solution for all surfaces of the vehicle. Formulated from pure Silica Dioxide, it gives a crystal-clear layer, permanently bonded to the vehicle.

Best of all, there’s a 5+5 year warranty. If your customers can’t remove dirt or stains from the paint, fabric or leather, Newcoat will assist with professional advice and assistance up to a value of $1,500 per event.

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// ZipCharge to release portable charger that’ll let you charge your EV anywhere

One of the main concerns for potential buyers of EVs, is range. “How will my battery last a road trip if there’s no place to charge it?” Well, fret no more! ZipCharge is introducing a product that it hopes will help solve this exact issue! The device acts similarly to a “jerry can” for electricity, or a power bank for your phone.

// NZ pricing confirmed for 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

Hot on the heels of the standard Tiguan, Volkswagen New Zealand has confirmed that the updated three-row Tiguan Allspace will land next month.

// Aston Martin’s DBX is outselling all its other models combined

The surefire formula of supercar and luxury car companies adding an SUV to their line-ups as a sort of license to print money continues to be a winning strategy, as evidenced by Aston Martins fortunes with its new DBX.

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// The VW ID Buzz is something cool for our inner hippies

Something for the hippies within us, Volkswagen has teased the production version of the revived electric VW bus.The VW ID Buzz is certainly a modern take on the original hippie van, with lots of fun colour options and amped-up camper van vibes.

// New generation Mini EV in 2023

The BMW Groups Mini brand will present the first model in a new generation of cars powered by an all-electric drivetrain as early as 2023.

// GREEN SPECIAL: EVs are clean by design

Much of the form that has traditionally given cars their visual character has been dictated by the function of the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and existing electronic architecture.

// Electric car not so quiet

When Hayden Paddons electric rally car made its race debut, researchers from the University of Auckland were hanging onto every sound coming from under its bonnet.

// Nikola sees US$125 million fine as it discusses deal with SEC

Nikola Corp. said it is in settlement discussions with U.S. regulators in which the company would pay a US$125 million civil penalty, bringing the embattled electric-truck maker a step closer to closing an investigation that’s cast a shadow over its path to production.

// The Good Oil: These new steering wheels must be some kind of yoke

Theres an idiosyncratic new trend emerging among Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): aircraft-style yoke steering wheels, as fitted to the Tesla Model S Plaid and now also confirmed as an option for Toyotas first mass-market BEV, the bZ4X(above).

// Autonomous vehicle maker Nuro secures US$600M for expansion

Electric vehicle maker Nuro said Tuesday it had secured US$600 million in funding from Google, Kroger and others to continue the development of its autonomous delivery vehicle service.

// Is the Ford Focus the next hatchback to go fully electric?

The Ford Focus is set for some big changes locally in the coming quarters. For the first time, Kiwis will soon be able to buy the model with a hybrid powertrain, with this set to be the only engine option apart from the STs 2.3-litre turbo four.

// Hyundai teases upcoming Ioniq 7 electric SUV

Hyundai has teased its next electric SUV with the new Seven concept. No prizes if you guess what its production name will likely be.

// Bigger batteries, more range: Tesla confirms Model 3 updates

Tesla has just rolled out a series of minor updates to its best-selling Model 3 on its website, off the back of the models strong recent sales performances in this part of the world.

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Calculator

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8th November 20212021-11-07T20:05:22+13:00

5th November 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Blue oval hits record sales

Ford New Zealand has set an all-time monthly sales record for the company with 2,077 vehicles delivered to customers during October.

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// Emma Gilmour confirmed for McLaren’s factory Extreme E team

Emma Gilmour makes world motorsport history by becoming McLarens first female factory driver.Gilmour will be a lead driver in the manufacturers inaugural Extreme E rally campaign in 2022.

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// Sneak peek of electric Hyundai Seven SUV

Hyundai will debut its Seven concept electric SUV at AutoMobility LA on November 17, meanwhile releasing teaser images of the next Ioniq battery electric vehicle (BEV) family member.

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// Mini announces release of new hatch, Countryman, and EV crossover

Mini has announced three new model debuts, which will appear before the brand goes all-electric in the early 2030s.The three cars include a new generation mini hatch, which has recently been teased, as well as a Countryman successor and another fully electric crossover.

// Work starts on hydrogen network

The construction phase of high-capacity green hydrogen refuelling stations for use by zero-emissions heavy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) has started.

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// Slick EV SUV: Volkswagen reveals new electric ID.5, a coupe-ified ID.4

Volkswagen has added another string to its electric vehicle bow, revealing its new slick new ID.5 crossover overnight.The ID.5 is familiar for a raft of reasons.

// Supply fulfills Ford order backlog

Ford New Zealand says it set an all-time monthly sales record of 2077 units in October 2021 as it received enough vehicle supply to fulfill customer orders received up to six months ago.

// Ford shows off its vision of the future of custom vehicles

Ford has shown off its idea of what future customisation could look like, in the form of a 1978 F-100 pick-up truck running two Mustang Mach-E motors.

// New Renault Kangoo e-van goes public from November 16

The new Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech Electric with 300km range (WLTP) debuts at the Solutrans car show in Lyon from November 16-20.

// How many public EV chargers do Kiwi roads need?

According to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), there is a group of public electric vehicle charging stations every 75km along most of the national highway network.

// Unregistered dealer fined $100

An unregistered car dealer who illegally sold 38 vehicles between 2017 and 2020 has copped a fine of only $100 despite his offences being more than minor.

// Tesla software recall may head off fight with US regulators

Tesla has issued a recall that automatically sent a software update fixing a safety problem in its electric vehicles, apparently heading off a looming confrontation with U.S. safety regulators.

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RANGE ROVER

  • Limited Edition Range Rover Sport Obsidian – Additional specifications worth $15,550, including Black Exterior Pack, black 22-inch alloys, privacy glass, and a sliding panoramic roof.

SUZUKI

  • 3 year service plan for $699 for all new Suzuki models.

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

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5th November 20212021-11-04T23:09:57+13:00

4th November 2021

IT’S STAT WEEK

// New vehicle sales volume hamstrung by constrained supply chain

The Motor Industry Association (MIA) says October is traditionally a strong month for new vehicle sales and while ahead of the same period 2020 they were well behind October returns in each of the years from 2016 to 2019 inclusive.

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HOT TOPIC

// Toyota puts parts for the iconic AE86 Corolla in production again

While it’s a car that most people wouldn’t even notice driving down the street, Toyota’s AE86 Corolla is something of a cult symbol amongst car tuners these days, thanks to its appearance in ‘Initial D’.

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// GALLERY: The good, the bad, and the ugly from SEMA 2021

After Covid-19 put last years edition of the annual SEMA motor show on ice, the Las Vegas event made its triumphant return this month.

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// Luxo-barge fans rejoice: Audi unveils new A8 and S8

Fetch the cigars and book the chateau; Audi has unveiled its new-look benchmark A8 sedan in three different trims.

// Judge takes pity on unregistered motor vehicle trader

A Timaru district court judge has taken pity on an unregistered trader who ignored compliance letters sent to him by the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Traders and illegally sold 38 motor vehicles between 2017 and 2020.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Keen to turn your Suzuki Jimny into a $105,000 monster truck?

The Suzuki Jimnys success is a result of it being the right vehicle at the right time; launching just as adventure tuning was picking up pace, at a cheap price,

// Tesla stock drops reported US$40 billion in market value after a single tweet from Elon Musk

Elon Musk is one of the most influential people on Twitter for a reason. So when Musk shared Monday night that Tesla currently has no contract signed with Hertz, …

// ‘Record volumes and margins’

Tourism Holdings Ltd (THL) has plenty of headroom to buy about 2,500 vehicles with ANZ and Westpac committing about $200 million in lending.

// The Hyundai Ioniq 5 battery pack is apparently getting an upgrade

Reportedly, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is gearing up for an update. This comes less than a year after the car arrived in select markets.

// Polestar CEO slams petrol-powered hypocrisy in the automotive industry

The global boss of Volvos Polestar electric spin-off has hit out at hypocrisy within the car industry as manufacturers move toward greener cars while still catering to petrol heads.

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Calculator

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4th November 20212021-11-03T20:26:06+13:00

3rd November 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Ford confirms reveal date for all-new Ranger

Its official; the much anticipated all-new Ford Ranger will be revealed later this month on November 24, with the blue oval confirming overnight that it will show off its new pick-up via an online live stream.

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// Kia confirms new Sportage pricing

Kia has confirmed pricing for the new Sportage line-up, due to launch early in 2022. The next-generation Sportage will start with an introductory offer of $34,990 for the LX Urban, a 2.0-litre front-wheel drive base model.

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// Wagons get hybrid systems

Skoda NZ is launching two Octavia iV plug-in hybrids in November with both qualifying for the governments clean car discount.
The iV Style station wagon is equipped with a 110kW and 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine.

// SK targets solid state EV battery technology ahead of rivals

SK Innovation Co. plans to get two years or more ahead of its rivals and deliver solid-state batteries by 2025, according to the head of battery research at the South Korean company, which released results Friday showing a jump in sales last quarter.

// Registrations show solid October for new market

New vehicle registrations were strong again in October, with both passenger and commercial well ahead of last years totals. For passenger vehicles, registrations were up by 11.6% for the month to 9260 units from 8296 in 2020.

IN OTHER NEWS

// World’s first ‘Ultracar’ revealed as $20 million ‘Chaos’

When cars first started to get fast, the term ‘supercar’ was coined, then when they got even faster, people started to call these machines ‘hypercars’, and now it seems that we’ve moved on to the ‘Ultracar’.

// Auckland Lamborghini dealer taking Movember bull run by the horns

Due to COVID-19 restrictions Lamborghini Auckland has cancelled the in-person Movember Bull Run event but will host a different fundraising initiative in its premises on November 6 for the global mens health charity.

// Auckland car dealers set to finally reopen their doors

With yesterdays confirmation of Auckland moving in principle to move into Alert Level 3.2 next week, car dealerships across Auckland and Waikato will be breathing a sigh of relief at the notion of being able to finally open up their doors for business.

// Quartermaine joins Enterprise Hamilton as sales manager

Former Community Finance Services (CFS) relationship manager Josh Quartermaine has been appointed as the new sales manager for Enterprise Motor Group Hamilton.

// EV registrations continue rising

October EV registrations are 1053 up on September (32,781 to 33,834) as EV sales still surge in spite of COVID-19 restrictions, semiconductor shortages and supply constraints.

// China’s electric car sales war is being waged inside the cabin

Around lunchtime at an Xpeng showroom in Beijing last month, a man in a three-piece suit strolled inside and straight past rows of the company’s sleek P7 and P5 electric sedans.

// Ford unveils Bronco DR, a 5.0-litre V8 4×4 beast you can buy

Car manufacturers love to dangle concept car carrots in front of their fans, in the hope that those cars can rouse interest in the brand.

// Holden’s former proving grounds is up for sale… again

The top-secret Lang Lang testing site in rural Victoria, which is formerly Holden’s proving grounds, is up for sale yet again. The grounds was used for almost every single Holden model built between 1958 and 2020, when the brand retired.

// Is it a plane, is it a bird?

Flying cars have been in the wings for some time now, proving a nightmare for rule makers at civil aviation authorities. Adding to their angst will be the latest reveal.of a hoverbike, dubbed XTurismo Limited Edition.

// Agency model shift reflected in strong sales says Toyota

Toyota New Zealand says the shift to an agency model has been rewarded with increased sales in spite of the current constricted supply chain.

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Calculator

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3rd November 20212021-11-02T22:08:29+13:00

2nd November 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Dealers set to emerge from lockdown

Dealers across Auckland and Waikato are looking forward to reopening their showrooms and yards to customers after the government announced an easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

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// VW Group working to create a breakthrough in wireless charging design

Volkswagen Group of America’s Innovation Hub Knoxville, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are working together to “explore how to integrate breakthroughs in material science and recycling concepts to support electric mobility and sustainable transportation.” Their first collaborative project is to find a better way to recharge EVs wirelessly.

// Consultation snub over clean cars

The Motor Industry Association (MIA) is calling on the Ministry of Transport (MoT) to rethink its approach after learning the government will not be consulting on its draft regulations for the clean car discount.

// Hyundai, Kia confirm they’re diving into the world of solid state batteries

Solid state battery technology development is set to be one of the big talking points in cars over the next few years, as brands attempt to crack the code on a field that will further revolutionise EVs.

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// Shelby reveals its first electric car, a modded Mustang Mach-E

With Ford seemingly embracing electrification with open arms, its only a matter of time before its iconic tuning arm Shelby gets in on the action in some form.

// E-aircraft costs $2 to cross Cook Strait

ElectricAir founder Gary Freedman successfully made the first electric aircraft flight across Cook Strait on November 1, saying the fuel cost was just $2.

// Trade up despite port delays

Port of Tauranga has reported a 6.9 per cent increase in total trade to 6.8 million tonnes in the first quarter of the 2022 financial year.

// Ghost gets the Black Badge treatment

Rolls-Royce calls its Black Badge edition cars which debuted in 2016, darker in aesthetic, more urgent in personality and dramatic in material treatment.

// Dealer numbers arrest slump

The number of dealers in New Zealand edged up to 3,046 at the end of October, according to figures released by the Motor Vehicle Traders Register (MVTR).

// The Electric Road to COP26

EV drivers from Europe and the United Kingdom are on The Electric Road to COP26 the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow from November 1-12.

// AMG SL gets AWD and soft top

Mercedes-Benzs new AMG SL roadster gets all-wheel drive and is set to hit the New Zealand market in the second half of next year.

// Toyota boss’ clean car warning

Toyota NZ is planning for the bZ4X to arrive on our shores at the end of 2022. Chief executive Neeraj Lala says the model, part of the parent companys battery electric vehicle (BEV) series, is a step towards its low-carbon objectives.

// Auckland Transport showcases zero-emission buses at COP26

Auckland Transports zero-emission bus fleet features in a virtual exhibition at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, November 1-12.

// Big jump in emissions cuts

New Zealand will significantly increase its contribution to the global effort to tackle climate change by pledging to reduce net greenhouse emissions (GHGs) by 50 per cent by 2030.

// 50% less emissions by 2030: NZ Govt ups environmental pledge

In the build-up to this weeks United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, prime minister Jacinda Ardern and climate change minister James Shaw have confirmed a new national emissions target for the end of the decade.

// Opinion: Sydney Allard’s brain explosion

He specialised in building lightweight sports and racing cars powered by flathead Ford V8 engines. When he wanted them to go faster he inserted Lincoln V12s.

// Cupra used the help from race car drivers in the development of its all-electric Born

Cupra is using the help from race car drivers Mattias Ekstrm and Jordi Gen in the development of its all-electric Born. The drivers are helping Cupra to ensure that the car is practical for every driver,

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// Current National New Car Deals

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2nd November 20212021-11-01T21:19:29+13:00

1st November 2021

PRIZE DRAW

// Here’s your Xmas bonus

It’s been a big first year for The Full Brief, so here’s a big Xmas Giveaway. Driving this 536 horsepower V8 beast around Pukekohe or Manfeild circuit is an experience you won’t forget in a hurry! Watch the promo video

To go in the draw just get one of your mates on the dealership to subscribe (as long as they’re interested) and you’ll both go in the draw. Use the tools at the bottom of any email to send them your special link, or if you’re not super technical, just show them how to sign up, and email me once they’ve done it. You’ll get one entry into the draw for each person you refer between 1st Nov and the draw on 20th Dec 2021.

Honestly, I’m betting only about 50 of you will do this, so your odds on winning are pretty good!

HOT TOPIC

// New Outlander PHEV boldly strides forward

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has unveiled online its fully redesigned plug-In hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the Outlander SUV.

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// Toyota unveils fully electric bZ4X in real, production-car form

Having shown it off in concept form in April, Toyota has now revealed the production version of its first fully electric vehicle; the bZ4X.

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// Mercedes-AMG reveals stunning new V8-powered SL roadster

It seems that the days of the petrol-powered sports cars are almost numbered, but Mercedes-AMG’s latest unveiling proves a strong point as to why we shouldn’t bid farewell just yet.

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// Land Rover Defender to get five-metre 130 version

A new Land Rover Defender is coming. Its not an EV, nor a hybrid its the 130 version that slots above the two-door 90 and four-door 110.

// VW and Stellantis share chip optimism with U.S. peers

Europe’s biggest automakers – Volkswagen and Stellantis – joined US competitors in voicing optimism that the severe semiconductor shortage decimating production may have peaked.

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// An ultra-lightweight EV and a flying car?

A new Indian electric vehicle maker has announced plans to produce the lightest EV ever, weighing a claimed 738kg, while a Chinese startup has also revealed its for-the-masses flying car.

// The Good Oil: My little Pony modification

Focus too hard on something and you eventually start spinning around in circles. Case in point is Hyundai with its all-singing new-generation Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Ioniq 5.

// “An avalanche” of electric Toyotas heading NZ’s way

Toyotas new bZ4X EV has already been confirmed for the New Zealand market, with a late-2022 launch on the cards. But, its only the start.

// GREEN SPECIAL: Demystifying the EV dashboard

The transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) isnt just about what powers a vehicle. Its also an opportunity for carmakers to rethink every aspect of occupant interaction with the car especially the dashboard and operating systems.

// Buying cars from overseas online: hit Return, select Drive

Supply of new and near-new vehicles in New Zealand has been severely affected by Covid-19 (and the related semi-conductor crisis in the case of the former).

// Funding deadline looms

The first two funding rounds of the new-look Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) close on November 3. The aim of round one is to provide co-funding for low-emissions vehicles and transport technology.

// Ford, GM profits fall as sales drop due to chip shortage

The global computer chip shortage cut into third-quarter profits at both Ford and crosstown rival General Motors, with both companies having to temporarily close factories, pinching supplies on dealer lots.

// Watch: Farewelling New Zealand’s cheapest new car

Though it wasn’t the fastest, or the best-looking car on sale, the Suzuki Celerio became an icon in the automotive industry as it was the cheapest new car on sale.

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Calculator

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// Renault’s new Master Minibus arrives

Renault NZ is launching the new 12-seater Renault Master Minibus with the availability of a single long wheel base model.

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// Mainstream manufacturers set the bar for EV safety

Most EVs tested throughout 2021 have achieved top Euro NCAP ratings. These include the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai Ioniq 5 which each received five-stars.

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// Drive away within hour

A company has brought in a 60-minute commitment to have peoples cars ready to drive away. Armstrongs has developed the initiative to decrease the time taken to get into a vehicle …

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// Kia EV6 is 2022 German Premium Car of the Year

The electric Kia EV6, expected in New Zealand early next year, has won the Premium category and is ranked second in New Energy in the German Car of the Year awards.

// Alloy shortage and bugs are the latest threats to local car industry

Having already been knobbled by a virus and then a chip shortage, vehicle importers are now steeling to beat a bug and wondering how bad an aluminium sourcing crisis might become.

// 127 EVs to be added to state sector fleet

Further funding will allow 127 more EVs to be added to the state sector fleet (now with nearly 600 EVs), along with associated charging infrastructure.

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// SPI Energy’s EdisonFuture debuts all-electric ute with solar panels on its roof

With a future that looks all-electric in the automotive industry, its a race for brands and startups alike to build an electric ute that’s as utilitarian as the petrol alternative, but comes with all the advantages that an electric motor can provide.

// Hertz teams with Uber, Carvana in major shift to electric cars

Hertz Global Holdings, fresh off a blockbuster order for 100,000 Teslas, reached an exclusive agreement to supply Uber drivers with electric vehicles and signed up Carvana Co. to dispose of rental cars it no longer wants.

// Electric Island Waiheke February events delayed

The Weekend of Wow the Energy Resilience Home Tour, the EV Pride Rally and the EV Expo initially planned for February 19-20 next year, has been deferred on Auckland’s Waiheke Island again because of uncertainties around COVID-19.

// EV imports hit record $53m

The value of electric vehicle (EV) imports hit a record high last month when $53 million worth of such cars crossed our borders, according to new figures from Stats NZ.

// Volta Trucks’ Europe site search

Volta Trucks is seeking potential locations for its Truck as a Service pre-sales and aftersales facilities across Europe during the electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services providers next expansion phase.

// Michelangelo with Mazda

Mazda New Zealand’s support of the arts continues with its sponsorship of the Michelangelo A Different View exhibition in Auckland.

// The latest Range Rover could get a hydrogen-powered option

The next-generation Range Rover has been revealed, and Land Rover has confirmed that it could eventually get a hydrogen fuel-cell version to go along with battery-electric options.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Calculator

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28th October 2021

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// New Range Rover design didn’t need to be a revolution, says CEO

There are plenty of big stories around this mornings 2022 Range Rover reveal, including the new platform, the lure of a fully electric version down the line, seven seats for the first time, and the luxury fixtures within.

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// New director for Turners

Quaintance, pictured, is an award-winning journalist and media executive turned entrepreneur and content marketer.

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// 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 revealed as America’s latest supercar

Though Chevrolet had already “leaked” images of the all-new Corvette Z06, the high-performance variant of the mid-engined supercar was recently unveiled at a livestream event.

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Designed to be easily applied by your valets with minimal training required, plus you’ll get ongoing commissions from customers purchasing refill products online.

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Best of all, there’s a 5+5 year warranty. If your customers can’t remove dirt or stains from the paint, fabric or leather, Newcoat will assist with professional advice and assistance up to a value of $1,500 per event.

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// Armstrong’s launches ‘60-minute commitment’ to vehicle buyers

Multi-franchise car dealership group Armstrongs has developed a solution which is designed to decrease the time taken to get into a new or used vehicle.

// Video: Bringing Dealer-to-Dealer Trading Online

Autotalk managing editor Richard Edwards spoke to Dealer Hub founders James McComb and Mike Harvey about how their new national dealer-to-dealer-only online trading platform will create better efficiency and more profit for the used car trade.

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// Honda reveals Civic Si touring cars (and one awesome wagon) for SEMA

Last week it was Fords turn, and today its Honda thats unveiled its grand assortment of modified metal for next months SEMA car show in Las Vegas on November 2-5.

// ComCom weighs up EROAD’s proposed Coretex acquisition

The NZ Commerce Commission is raising potential competition concerns around EROADs proposed acquisition of telematics company Coretex.

// New EV fuses introduced Power management company

Eatons eMobility business has introduced the EVK Series, a new line of Bussmann high-voltage fuses which meet requirements for use in the latest high-powered electrified vehicles with ratings up to 1000 volts of direct current (VDC) and 600 amps.

// SAIC selects Here for MG connected vehicle services

Location data and technology company Here Technologies will power the connected in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems of MG cars across the globe for SAIC Motor, Chinas largest automaker.

// Regulator raises merger concerns

The Commerce Commission has identified potential competition issues with a planned merger between Eroad Ltd and Coretex Ltd and is seeking more information before making a final decision on the deal.

// US agency wants Tesla to limit where Autopilot can operate

The head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is calling on Tesla to act on recommendations to limit where its Autopilot driver-assist system can operate and to put a system in place to make sure drivers are paying attention.

// Mazda MX-5 to escape the plug for another few years

Mazda is hard at work on the upcoming NE generation of MX-5 and while it wouldnt be too surprising to see the little sports car swap an exhaust system for more cabling and a plug, it seems Mazda isnt giving in to battery power just yet.

// How Tesla’s massive Hertz deal should make the brand’s EVs cheaper

Teslas mega deal with Hertz has widened the gap between the US car maker and the rest of the industry.The order for 100,000 cars is the single biggest order of electric cars to date and could be worth as much as $US4.4 billion ($5.9b) to Tesla, according to reports.

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Calculator

Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).

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