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13th October 2021

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// Audi NZ reveals pricing for new RS 3 hyper hatch

The Audi RS 3 Sportback is set to arrive in New Zealand in the first quarter of 2022.

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// Toyota gives Hilux the GR Sport treatment

Wondered what a Gazoo Racing-tweaked Hilux might look like? Toyota has released a Hilux GR Sport for the 2022 model year, but only for availability in the Japanese market.

// The Prius-hacking Silicon Valley star shaping Toyota’s future

James Kuffner once reprogrammed a Prius to turn it into a driverless vehicle for Google. Now, he’s a top executive at Toyota, charged with hacking the very way it approaches the business of carmaking.

// Ram teases electrified ute ahead of SEMA extravaganza

Every time the Las Vegas SEMA Show rolls around, theres always certain brands that put in a lot of effort. Stellantis brands Ram and Jeep are two such brands.

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// Kiwi-built electric moped hitting the streets

A Kiwi company sick and tired of the hubbub of the urban commute is launching its first product. The Streetdog is a creation of Wellington-based FTN Motion, which wanted to create something electric but accessible.

// Transport’s future shown at ITS World Congress

E-mobility is on display at the ITS World Congress in Hamburg this week.

// First Ineos Grenadier lands over the ditch for torture testing

The Ineos Grenadier, one of the most anticipated off-roaders of 2022, has already landed in Australia for testing.

// Mazda New Zealand partners with Michelangelo

Mazda New Zealand has announced that it is one of the supporting sponsors of the Michelangelo A Different View exhibition in Auckland in January next year.

// Tesla Giga Berlin to start Model Y production November

Tesla Model Y production will start at its Berlin factory in November and deliveries follow in December, according to Tesla chief executive Elon Musk.

// Registered motor vehicle trader numbers continue decline

The number of licensed dealers in New Zealand continues to trend down, according to figures released by the Motor Vehicles Trading Register covering the September month.

// Freightliner EVs hit million miles real-world testing

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced that its Freightliner battery electric Innovation and Customer Experience (CX) Fleets have reached one million miles (1.6 million kilometres) …

// Extra range for SUV

MG says it has enhanced the technology of its ZS EV meaning its better value as well as boasting a longer range.

// Lockdown hamstrings Corvette C8 dealer event schedule

The first factory-built right-hand-drive GMSV C8 Corvette yet is now registered and on the road in New Zealand, but the brand is unable to schedule events in local dealerships.

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13th October 20212021-10-12T21:50:42+13:00

12th October 2021

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// Industry rallies round dealer’s family

Members of the car industry have dug deep and donated thousands of dollars to help fulfil a terminally ill teenagers wish to fund vital cancer research.

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// Mazda lays out SUV and electrification roadmap

Mazda Motor Corporation has laid out a roadmap to expand its global SUV offering from 2022 as well as completing the electrification of all its production vehicles by 2030.

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// Hyundai sinks US$1.1billion into hydrogen fuel cell factories

Hyundai, one of the leading marques in the hydrogen development stakes, has announced a massive spend on two new hydrogen fuel cell factories in South Korea.

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// Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD revealed as a purist’s supercar

While Audi might be most famous for the all-wheel drive ‘quattro’ cars that it has produced over the years, the German brand is not afraid of switching things up now and then.

// BMW BEV sales more than double

BMW Group posted significant sales growth through September, particularly battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with sales more than doubling.

// Audi CEO says electric cars now almost as profitable as petrol cars

While most of the talk centers around range capabilities, the biggest gap that electric vehicles have to petrol ones is, arguably, price.

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// Aston Martin DB6 EV conversion coming in 2023

British brand, Lunaz, is known for creating EV conversions of classic cars. It’s latest project, an Aston Martin DB6.

// EV uptake barriers in Southland revealed

Range anxiety, cost, battery lifespan and environmental concerns around battery replacement are the main reasons Southlanders EV uptake is so slow.

// Covid restrictions extended

The reopening of car yards and showrooms across Auckland remains at least another week off after the government decided to maintain its current alert level settings for the region.

// Fuel board backs takeover

Fuel retailer Z Energys board has sanctioned a takeover by ASX-listed Ampol via a scheme of arrangement.

// Ford might launch a ute even smaller than the Maverick

Ford is considering an even smaller ute (and the Maverick is a proper ute) than the Maverick to expand its more budget-oriented offerings after culling its passenger car range.

// World’s lithium mines struggling to keep up with global EV demand

Interest in electric vehicles is surging at the minute. New Zealand has just recorded its biggest month in history for plug-in sales, Norway is approaching a situation where almost 100 per cent of its new passenger-vehicle sales are EVs,

// Royal Enfield Twins Add Pizzazz for 2022

Royal Enfields biggest offerings, the Interceptor and Continental GT 650, undergo a slight metamorphosis for 2022, with tweaks to the engines now making them Euro V compliant.

// Here’s the first look at the stunning cars of Transformers 7

While we can’t quite call Michael Bay’s Transformers a car movie, I’m sure we can all agree that the franchise features some stunning cars.

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12th October 20212021-10-11T21:26:21+13:00

11th October 2021

HOT TOPIC

// New Zealand’s cheapest EV gets a new look, better batteries

MG has updated the ZS EV, with styling taken from its ICE ZST sibling. The updated electric SUV has a smoothed-out grille, holding an offset charge port hidden by a sliding panel.

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// Spark network extension enables more rural EV chargers

More rural areas can now get Electric Vehicle (EV) ready, thanks to the extension of the Spark IoT network.

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// Right-hand drive Corvette hits NZ

The first factory-built right-hand drive C8 Corvette has been registered and is now appearing on New Zealands roads.

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// Push to electrify government fleet stalls

Government agencies are facing the prospect of having to buy carbon offsets as they predict less than half of their fleet will be electric in 2025.

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// Ford reveals more of next-generation Ranger

Car makers go to great lengths to protect their top-secret prototypes from prying eyes.They use camouflage stickers with mind-bending patterns, squiggles, and swirls.

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// Huge range of electrified Mazda SUVs coming – and yes, a rotary range extender is happening in 2022

Mazda has confirmed an onslaught of electrified SUV models for 2022-23 – including at least four for New Zealand.

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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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// AC Schnitzer debuts mad 582hp BMW M3 Competition

BMWs M3 Competition is a fairly unhinged four-door straight out of the box, thanks to its 375kW/650Nm turbocharged inline six and a wonderful chassis underneath. But, there will always be BMW customers that want a little more.

// Apple plan for cars uses iPhone to control A/C, seats, radio

Apple, whose CarPlay interface is used by millions of motorists to control music, get directions and make phone calls, is looking to expand its reach within cars.

// Hybrid battery charges in seconds rather than minutes

Mahle Powertrain and Allotrope Energy have combined the fast charging capability of a supercapacitor with the power density of lithium-ion to produce what they call lithium-carbon battery technology.

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// Watch and listen: Gordon Murray’s 12,100rpm V12 sounds remarkable

Gordon Murrays next-gen hypercar, the T.50, has defied a sea of fully electric hypercars to arguably be the most anticipated performance car of the moment.

// AA Buyer’s Guide: Eco-friendly SUVs for summer

The country is currently under Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, but were looking forward to the summer and exploring New Zealand once again (if the alert levels allow).

// Taking a look at the Auto Wash Bowl of the 1920s

Taking us back to the early motoring days, the car wash of the 1920’s looked somewhat different to our modern-day devices.Heres a photo from 1924 showing a car wash in Chicago.

// Watch: Have we found the best livery of all time?

This week on Zooming with DRIVEN we’re discussing all things electric, with Jeep revealing the new-generation Grand Cherokee which now comes with a plug-in hybrid power plant.

// PNG admit Maserati purchase was a ‘terrible mistake’

A fleet of Maserati cars that were purchased for the 2018 Apec summit by the Papua New Guinean government are now for sale at discounted price.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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11th October 20212021-10-10T20:29:22+13:00

8th October 2021

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// NZ’s first right-hand drive Chevrolet Corvette finally arrives

The factory-produced first right-hand drive Chevrolet Corvette C8 has been registered on New Zealand roads, marking a historic moment thats been decades and decades in the waiting.

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// New fund for emissions-cutting schemes

A new government fund to support projects that help towards the decarbonisation of the transport sector has been opened for applications.

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// Lancia Delta confirmed to return as electric hatch

The Lancia Delta is set to return, according to the new CEO of the brand. But dont expect another rorty, turbocharged rally homologation special the new one will be entirely electrified.

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// Businesses give young driver programme a helping hand

Carters Tyre Service is joining Skoda New Zealand as an official partner of the Street Smart road safety programme for young drivers.

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// Confirmed: 6.3-metre Ram 3500 set for NZ, pricing announced

New Zealand has a new behemoth in town, with local Ram distributor Ateco confirming this morning that the new right-hand drive 3500 is coming our way.

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// GM promises to overtake Tesla in EV sales

General Motors plans to cash in as the world switches from combustion engines to battery power, promising to double its annual revenue by 2030 with an array of new electric vehicles,

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// Record month for EVs

The number of new and used electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand has climbed to 32,780 following a record 2,282 new registrations last month, according to Ministry of Transport figures.

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// Mazda set to debut new rear-drive Mazda 6 next year

Mazda is reportedly set to debut its all-new rear-drive Mazda6 sedan in the first half of 2022. The news comes from Spyder7, which said the new 6 will take styling inspiration from the Vision Coupe concept of 2017.

// New rules for credit companies

Lenders are being reminded that many of them need to be certified by the Commerce Commission or risk facing penalties of up to $600,000 under new regulations that came into force at the start of the month.

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// Ford Mustang updated with ‘Stealth’ package plus extras for 2022

Ford CEO, Jim Farley, wants the next-generation Mustang to be a true poster car. Though he won’t provide any details of when it will debut, or what feature’s it’ll have, we have been given a look at the (potential) final hoorah for the current generation S550 Mustang.

// Beam adds North Shore to its Auckland e-mobility

Micromobility company Beam is bringing its e-scooters to more areas of Auckland following popular demand. Beam has increased its fleet numbers, bringing additional e-scooters to the North Shore area, to be followed by its e-bikes.

// ComCom approves Transpower recovering $5m costs

The Commerce Commission has allowed Transpower to recover about $5 million it has spent so far in developing a new transmission pricing methodology (TPM).

// Video: Volvo receives record EV truck order

Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 Volvo FM Electric trucks from Northern Europes largest shipping and logistics company DFDS.

// Auckland’s electric bike expo now 2022 due to COVID uncertainty

The fourth eBike Expo at The Cloud on Aucklands Queens Wharf, which was due to be held on November 20 and 21, has been rescheduled to November 26 and 27 next year.

// Reserve Bank lifts OCR to 0.5%

The Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 0.5 per cent, the first increase in seven years.
The move was widely expected and ends an 18-month spell at the record-low rate of 0.25 per cent.

// Lender to refund customers

High-cost lender Moola has agreed to refund the interest and fees paid by 50 customers after admitting it failed to comply with the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Acts lender responsibility principles.

// Lexus and Fender team up for limited-edition electric guitar

Lexus and Fender have created a special Stratocaster electric guitar, inspired by the Lexus LC flagship. The guitar comes in a beautiful shade of Structural Blue, which doesn’t actually come from the paint.

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  • Ford – All-New Puma Now From $31,990 + ORC
  • Hyundai – iLoad Runout Deal (No price displayed)

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  • Purchase a Grand California and receive a free 4-year service plan.

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

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8th October 20212021-10-07T22:17:17+13:00

7th October 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Toyota Land Cruiser’s NZ arrival delayed until early 2022

Toyota’s ongoing battle with semiconductor shortages and Covid-19 lockdowns has resulted in the delayed delivery of its new Land Cruiser 300 Series.

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// Ford NZ: no Mach-E (yet), but here’s a van

Ford New Zealand has announced it will launch seven new electrified vehicles between now and the end of 2024, with the fully-electric E-Transit van arriving next year.

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// VW Multivan PHEV production begins

The first production vehicles of the new Multivan are coming off the line at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV), marking the first time a Multivan with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 160kW engine has been made in Hannover.

// Moola admits failure to behave as a responsible lender, says ComCom

Christchurch-based online lender Moola.co.nz Limited has entered into a settlement with the Commerce Commission, admitting that it failed to comply with the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Acts lender responsibility principles.

// More delivery delays for Lexus New Zealand customers

Lexus New Zealand says recent disruptions in the component supply chain in Southeast Asia due to COVID-19 means fewer vehicles than expected were produced in the Japanese factories in September 2021.

IN OTHER NEWS

// EV start-up reveals Aston Martin-ish 600hp grand tourer

While most electric vehicle start-ups at the moment focus on pick-ups and affordably priced hatches, fledgling start-up Piech Automotive has elected to go down the grand touring route.

// Cupra Born EV begins production

Volkswagen Groups Spanish-brand Cupra has begun series production of its first 100% electric car the Born at the Zwickau plant in Germany.

// Ford’s highly anticipated Mustang Mach-E a likely candidate for NZ

While putting the iconic Mustang badge on the brand’s first all-electric SUV was an extremely bold move on Ford’s part, it’s a move that has proven extremely popular in America.

// Daimler renaming itself Mercedes-Benz Group

Daimler AG shareholders have approved for its truck and bus business to be split away from the van and passenger car brands and become its own independent entity with a listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

// Partnership to develop global commercial e-powertrains

Chinese electrified propulsion firm Jing-Jin Electric (JJE) and Allison Transmission have signed a global strategic collaboration partnership agreement to accelerate the development of electrified powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles.

// Rally battle pushed back

Rally organisers have postponed the Repco Battle of Jacks Ridge until February next year because of the ongoing uncertainty around Covid alert levels and regional travel in and out of Auckland.

// GM sees robotaxi unit growing past US$50 billion

General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit will tell investors this week that it sees a path for its ride-hailing business to reach US$50 billion in revenue as it ramps up over the next couple of years, people familiar with the matter said.

// Marque expanding network

Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) is expanding its national dealer network with plans to open new sites in Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast and Sockburn in Christchurch.

// Grille me up, Scotty: BMW reveals new 2 Series Active Tourer

BMW’s onslaught of new releases has continued today, with the global unveiling of its revised 2 Series Active Tourer MPV; a more compact solution for those wanting spaciousness without SUV proportions.

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7th October 20212021-10-06T19:56:35+13:00

6th October 2021

HOT TOPIC

// EV chasing Ranger for top spot in September

More than 3,505 new vehicles with some form of electrification in their drivetrain were sold in September 2021 as the market rebounded strongly, in spite of Auckland new vehicle dealers operating in alert level three.

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// Revealed: Official photo of 2023 Honda Civic Type R

Honda have finally revealed an official photo of its 2023 Honda Civic Type R. While spy photos have been previously leaked, this is the first official look at the next-generation Civic.

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// Ford NZ – ‘when not if’ for Mach E

Ford New Zealand is still expecting to one day see the Mach E battery electric vehicle in New Zealand, despite having no update on its arrival after more than a year of availability and an upgrade in the US and Europe.

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// Hyundai wants to put a screen on your steering wheel

Even up to a decade ago, the idea of getting a touchscreen in your car was something of a novelty, reserved for premium brands.

// Used imports climb

There were 9,190 used passenger vehicles imported last month, up 30.9 per cent increase when compared to September 2020s total of 8,358.

// Climate change agreement may lead to ‘zero emission zones’ in Christchurch

Christchurch leaders are considering joining a United Nations-linked climate change initiative that could lead to parts of the city becoming zero emission zones, meaning no petrol-guzzling cars, by 2025.

IN OTHER NEWS

// The weirdest motorsport replica sold for $50k

If youve ever hankered after a motorsport replica but never found yourself in the right place at the right time… Sorry, you’ll need to wait a bit longer.

// Tesla sets new sales record

Tesla says it delivered 241,300 EVs in the third quarter of this year, producing nearly 238,000. That makes 2021 Teslas best year yet with 627,350 deliveries, 26% more than the previous record 499,500 deliveries in 2020.

// Volvo plans $4.1 billion IPO to fund EV ambitions

Swedish automaker Volvo said Monday it plans to raise at least 25 billion kroner (NZ$4.1 billion) by selling shares to fund its electric vehicle transformation strategy.

// Hyundai’s radical Ioniq 5 scoops top design award

Manufacturer releases kooky, original concept vehicle. Manufacturer says it will go into production.

// Vinfast debuts new EVs, scales back Australian operations

After temporarily shutting its Port Melbourne design and engineering office due to Covid-19 complications, and largely pulling the plug on its Australian testing capabilities, Vietnamese manufacturer Vinfast has debuted two new EVs overseas.

// Confirmed: Volvo goes public on stock exchange

Having announced last week that its specialist electric brand Polestar would be going public on the stock exchange, it was confirmed overnight that Volvo would also be going public.

// Daimler’s trucks, luxury cars to go their separate ways

Shareholders in Daimler AG, maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, on Friday approved the spin-off of the company’s truck division, a move intended to let the world’s largest maker of trucks react faster to change and focus on the new low-emission technologies transforming the automotive industry.

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6th October 20212021-10-05T18:55:20+13:00

5th October 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Tesla surges to front of new car market

Electric car breaks 1,000-sales barrier in September to be the hottest new car on the market.

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// Taiwan’s Foxconn has deal to buy former GM plant

Foxconn Technology Group, the worlds largest electronics maker, has a deal to buy a huge auto assembly plant in Ohio from startup electric truck maker Lordstown Motors, the companies announced late last week.

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// Industry backs safety-rating labels

More than 90 per cent of licensed dealers have supported a scheme to display vehicle safety-rating labels produced by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency that are designed to help consumers choose safer cars.

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// Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand opens two new retail outlets

Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand Limited (MMNZ) has added another two retail sites to its authorised national sales and service dealer network.

// Hyundai NZ continues battery issue recall

Supply constraints are limiting replacement high-voltage batteries for the recall for some Hyundai Kona EVs, meaning the possibility of delays.

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// Mitsui invests in NZ green hydrogen refuelling stations

One of Japans largest general trading companies Mitsui & Co has become a strategic investor in Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand (HRNZ) to develop a network of green hydrogen refuelling stations for fuel cell powered heavy vehicles in New Zealand.

// Toyota Australia records best September sales yet

In spite of curtailed global production due to the shortage of semi-conductors and wiring harnesses, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (TMCA) sold more than 20,000 vehicles in September 2021,

// New EVs jump in latest stats

A 2262 rise in EV registrations from August to September (30,518 to 32,780) is mainly due to new light pure electrics increasing by 1502 (8105 in August to 9607 in September).

// Auckland dealers edge nearer full reopening

A three-part road map to end tough Covid-19 restrictions for Auckland has been outlined by the government with dealers able to welcome back buyers into yards and showrooms once the region shifts to a hybrid level two.

// Leading imports hold onto top spots

There were 7,444 used-imported cars registered last month. That was down by 28 per cent from 10,339 when compared to September 2020.

// NZ to get more purpose-built EV chargers thanks to global juggernaut

As more New Zealanders embrace electrification, more businesses are coming to the party and supporting the build of public charging infrastructure.

// Honda’s future includes air taxis

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, robots, reusable rockets, and a lunar renewable energy system feature in Hondas vision for the next decade or more.

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5th October 20212021-10-04T18:43:24+13:00

4th October 2021

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// NZ pricing confirmed for Polestar 2 range

Ahead of the arrival of the Polestar 2 electric performance fastback in New Zealand later this year, Polestar has confirmed that both the Standard range Single motor and Long range Single motor models will qualify for the maximum government Clean Car Discount rebate of $8,625.

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// Tesla model 3 tops car market in record month

Tesla’s Model 3 was the top passenger car delivered in the month of September according to NZ Transport Agency statistics released this week.

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// Ports of Auckland appoints Jan Dawson as chair

Ports of Auckland’s board has elected Jan Dawson as its new chair following the retirement of previous chair Bill Osborne.

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// Honda sees its future in air taxis, rockets and moon robots

Car and motorbike maker Honda Motor Co. is positioning itself for a vertical takeoff. The Tokyo-based company is embarking on efforts to field a new electric-hybrid air taxi, a robot with human-like hands that may one day toil on the moon and a reusable rocket to carry small satellites into space more economically.

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// New MG motor corporate identity revealed

MG Motor has revealed a new global corporate identity which it says will lead the company into its second century.

// New vehicle market’s efforts rewarded with massive September result

The new vehicle industry and dealer staff deserve a pat on the back for its work in September it appears, with a near-record result despite COVID conditions.

// Import market defies lockdown with moderate result

We are not going to argue that it didn’t hurt, but the used import market appears to have beaten the worst of the lockdown by delivering more 80% of the volume than it did at the same time last year.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Is this render the stillborn Chevrolet Camaro Z/28?

The Chevrolet Camaro appears to be a nameplate wedged firmly between a rock and a hard place. As previously reported, the model has been on struggle street for a few years now thanks to slumping sales relative to the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger.

// Electric Vehicle etiquette: pressing chargers

To unplug or not to unplug? That is the EV question… or just one of them. There are so many unwritten society rules, with the increase of plug-in cars, and their relatively long refueling times, it does raise issues and potential conflict.

// ABB launches world’s fastest EV charger

ABB is launching an all-in-one Electric Vehicle (EV) charger, which its says provides the fastest charging experience yet available on the market.

// All Mazdas to be either partially or fully electrified by 2030

Mazda has announced that all of its models will be electrified to some extent by 2030.

// The new smartphone app that dials in better driving

A new risk management app that uses smartphone-based telematics brings claims of a 25 per cent reduction in accident rates in the first 12 months.

// Dealer numbers drop

New trader register figures reveal a fourth consecutive month of decline.

// An EV with Drift Mode? Genesis reveals GV60 in full

Earlier this year Hyundai’s luxury arm, Genesis, unveiled its first electric car; the GV60. Following in the footsteps of its…

// This is the Peugeot ute you didn’t know you wanted

Forget massive high-riding American trucks, the ute you really want is the one-of-six Peugeot 505 Pick-Up Double Cabine Gruau.

// Silicon Valley answer to the EV question calls for less silicon

As automakers scramble to make electric vehicles with longer ranges and speedier charging times, the chip industry has a message for them: You’re doing it wrong.

// New mod turns your Toyota Hilux into a macho monster

It used to be that, if you were wanting to buy a vehicle for the purposes of modification, you’d pick…

// Toyota banks on mobility technology for future growth

Japanese automaker Toyota is revving up acquisitions in mobility technology, adding Renovo Motors Inc., a Silicon Valley software developer, to its Woven Planet team, which is working on automated driving.

// Never fear, BattMan is here!

Never fear, BattMan is here! VW’s “Battery Monitoring Analysis Necessity,” or BattMan, software sets out to help the brand recycle automotive batteries.

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// Rolls-Royce plans on going fully electric within 7 years of releasing it’s first EV

Rolls-Royce plan on going fully electric within 7 years of releasing it’s first EV. The company will sell its first electric car, the Spectre, in 2023, and will continue to phase out the internal combustion engine entirely by 2030, with the sale of its last 12-cylinder.

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// Global giant Circle K opening 100 plus EV service stations in NZ

More than 100 convenience stores and EV service stations are expected to open under Circle K, one of the world’s largest convenience store and service station brands.

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// Report: NZ’s used-car prices ‘skyrocket’ by 35%

The Covid-19 pandemic has had all sorts of impacts on the New Zealand motoring industry; from supply dramas, to sales…

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// Jeep Grand Cherokee 2022 range revealed

A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is included in the fifth generation line-up of the Jeep Grand Cherokee range.

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// CMC plans face-to-face AGM

Colonial Motor Company (CMC) revenue and profit revenue for the year ended June 30, were $901.2m, the company says in its 103rd annual report tabled this week.

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// This new fully-electric hypercar has us frothing!

It’s safe to say we’re not surprised about the news of another EV release, but the Othello from newly launched Chinese company Farnova is something else.

// Numberplate shortage to hit dealers?

Could a numberplate shortage be the next issue to hit Auckland dealers already under pressure from a month at level four and now level three restrictions?

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// Renault 5 prototype wins concept car of the year

The Renault 5 electric prototype has been awarded Car Design News Concept Car of the Year by a jury from leading automotive brands.

// Toyota subsidiary gets automation developer

Toyota’s Woven Planet Holdings has acquired Renovo Motors, a pioneering Silicon Valley-based automotive operating system developer of specialised software.

// Genesis premieres GV60 luxury EV

Genesis has unveiled its first dedicated EV, the GV60, which embodies the brand’s journey towards electrification.

// Seat Scoot – It’s Cute

Spanish car maker Seat is soon to launch its first electric car, El-Born, but an electric scooter, the MÓ, has…

// Citroen gets its Skates on

The emergence of autonomous vehicles could help to reduce congestion in big cities. Citroën, Accor and JCDecaux have teamed up…

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1st October 20212021-09-30T21:57:20+13:00

30th September 2021

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// NZ pricing confirmed for the rugged INEOS Grenadier off-roader

Those looking to buy a hardcore off-road SUV have just been given another option in the form of the rugged INEOS Grenadier, which is set to arrive in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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// Fiat 500 Abarth hot hatch gets local update and slashed price

It may be a bit long in the tooth, but there’s little doubt that the Fiat 500 Abarth is still…

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// Non-bank lending on the rise

New data shows non-bank lenders are financing almost half of personal consumer lending in New Zealand.

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// Ford EV mega campus and battery plants planned

Ford intends producing electric zero-emission vehicles at scale through a planned US$11.4 billion (NZ$16.37b) “Blue Oval City” auto production complex in Tennessee and twin battery plants in Kentucky with production starting in 2025.

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// Watch: Stock Rivian R1T tackles Moab’s ‘Hell’s Gate’ with ease

Moab is one of America’s most popular off-roading spots, and the Hell’s Gate climb within it has become somewhat of a benchmark to demonstrate both driver and vehicle ability.

// Rent relief welcomed

Industry organisation says “mechanism is a good first step to easing some of the burden of rent and other fixed costs”.

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// Special McLaren 720S revealed to celebrate Ricciardo’s Monza win

McLaren has paid tribute to Daniel Ricciardo’s breakthrough victory in the Italian Grand Prix with a limited-edition supercar set to be sold in Australia.

// Catering for zero and low emission vehicles

New Zealand’s national transport fleet is a major polluter than needs to lower its emissions profile as the country seeks to reduce its emissions, Infrastructure New Zealand says.

// Growth for federation

Membership of Financial Services Federation jumps by one-quarter over the past year.

// EVs and PHEVs outsold diesels in Europe in August

For the first time ever, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles outsold diesel-powered vehicles in Europe over a month.

// Partnership for EVs and hydrogen vehicles in Australia and NZ

French clean energy and intelligent freight transportation firm Gaussin has established a strategic partnership with Nexport for the distribution of electric and hydrogen vehicles in Australia and New Zealand.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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