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27th July 2021

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// Report: Toyota issues ban on reselling new Land Cruisers overseas

In 2021, the automotive industry is a bit weird. Covid-19 restrictions hampered the production side of things, and the semi conductor shortage has only made things worse, so getting vehicle stock is the main issue.

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// Revealed: Volkswagen reveals gravel-bashing Amarok w580x

It’s been some time coming, but an off-road specialist version of the Volkswagen Amarok double-cab has finally been revealed, courtesy of Australian tuning firm Walkinshaw.

// Global chip shortage to continue into 2022

It seems the semiconductor storm is not yet over, as the heads of both Daimler and Stellantis have gone on the record in saying there’s no real end in sight just yet.

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// First batch of RHD Chevrolet Corvettes already sold out in NZ

It was confirmed last week that Australia’s first allocation of right-hand drive Chevrolet Corvettes had sold out. Now, a General Motors Specialty Vehicles spokesperson has confirmed that the sentiment is also true for New Zealand’s opening batch.

// EV battery recycling breakthroughs

Significant breakthroughs in recycling EV batteries could help the automotive industry tackle criticism that such batteries come with a heavy carbon footprint.

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// AC Cobra EV nearly ready

The first AC Cobra Series 1 electric is undergoing final development work ahead of delivery.

// ComCom shines light on electricity distribution amp reporting

The Commerce Commission is encouraging electricity distribution businesses (EDBs) to continue to improve their annual asset management plans (AMPs) to better explain them to customers, including EV owners using the supply.

// GM slams Ford over potential trademark infringement

Ford’s bigwigs are in hot water at the moment with eternal rivals General Motors, over a case that the latter believes amounts to trademark infringement.

// Audi reveals the remarkable RS Q e-tron to tackle the Dakar rally

Audi is taking this whole electrification thing very seriously indeed – the latest example of that is the wild car it has unveiled to take on one of the toughest challenges in motorsport, the gruelling Dakar Rally.

// Small SUV capturing hearts and minds

There is no doubt that New Zealand has become an SUV nation with the segment capturing more than 50% of the market.

// Foreign Exchange partnership creates client certainty

For more than 30 years Nichibo has exported more than half a million used vehicles from Japan to more than 500 customers based in New Zealand and other countries.

// Network adds new van sales

Company bolsters ties with Mercedes-Benz Vans to give consumers a one-stop shop for their vehicle requirements.

// Skoda NZ riding cloud nine as it delves further into electric

Skoda New Zealand is as strong as it’s ever been, says general manager Rodney Gillard of a brand in the midst of adding a range of electrified models to its line-up while also kicking some fairly significant sales goals.

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27th July 20212021-07-26T20:17:57+12:00

26th July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Mercedes-Benz accelerating toward an emissions-free future

Mercedes-Benz says it is getting ready to go all-electric by the end of the decade, where market conditions allow.

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// Will Tiwai Point become the world’s first ‘green hydrogen’ factory?

As emission regulations around the world tighten, brands look to find alternative fuel sources, and it seems that electricity might not be the long-term answer due to unsustainable practices.

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// The SSC tuatara’s 316mph world record was a big fat lie

You may remember the widespread reporting last October of an incredible world-record speed run from American firm SSC, with its Tuatara hypercar.

// The easiest way to make a Tesla sound interesting

New Tesla models come with an external speaker as part of its pedestrian warning system. While this is inherently for safety, Tesla has opened the system up to accept external audio tracks.

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// Right-hand drive Chevrolet C8 corvette already sold out in Australia

Officials from General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) have confirmed that Australia’s first batch of all-new right-hand drive 2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8s have already sold out.

// Video: Peugeot celebrating ‘new status’ as EVs launch

Peugeot’s local distributor Auto Distributors says it now has a ‘new status’ within the brand’s structure with the announcement of emissions standards and rebates for New Zealand.

// Cableprice adds Mercedes-Benz vans new vehicle sales for South Island

CablePrice will now be selling Mercedes-Benz Vans throughout its South Island network along with current parts and service support for the brand.

// Public pays $200k over tyre mountain

Council counts the cost of legal battle after tyre-recycling venture fails.

// Logistics company makes big move

Jacanna enhances offerings for car imports as it finds new home to keep up with rapid expansion of business.

// Ford, Argo AI to deploy autonomous vehicles on Lyft network

Ford Motor Co. and a self-driving vehicle company it partly owns will join with the Lyft ride-hailing service to offer autonomous rides on the Lyft network.

// Why Mercedes-Benz is happy to not make the cut

The German premium brand with an electric car closest priced to the Government’s $80,000 ceiling for a Clean Car rebate is withstanding temptation to take advantage of that incentive.

// The Good Oil: Ford made electric versions of the Ranger and Focus absolutely ages ago

There’s so much angst over looming Clean Car fines and the lack of electric utes for hard-working, adventure-focused New Zealanders who absolutely need a high vehicle with a tray. Which is most of us, if you look at the sales stats.

// BEV or PHEV: which should you choose?

In a crucial step towards making New Zealand carbon neutral by 2050, the government favoured two types of vehicles that could be operated without producing tailpipe emissions when it introduced the Clean Car Discount scheme on July 1.

// Skoda New Zealand’s hero Octavia RS will go electric by the end of the year

The one Skoda that has achieved near-cult status in the last two decades is the high-performance Octavia RS. It’s a traditional go-fast petrol-powered sedan or (especially) wagon.

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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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26th July 20212021-07-25T20:05:10+12:00

23rd July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// New Audi A3 goes forth boldly

In 2021, supposedly the post-pandemic year, the virus is still raging around the globe and yet Audi NZ is having its best sales period ever.

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// Finance company eyes share buyback

Board believes offer to “dry shareholders” will be to the benefit of all those with an interest in the business.

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// Painfully rare Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR tipped to fetch over $12 million at auction

Long before almost every brand had a car that could hit 100km/h in less than five seconds, this sort of performance was reserved for supercars that were a genuine terror to drive.

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// Tesla will let everyone use its Superchargers

Tesla will open its proprietary EV charging network of Superchargers to other electric vehicles, starting this year.

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// Aston Martin Vantage and DB11 to be fully electric by 2025

Two of Aston Martin’s most popular bread-and-butter models, the Vantage and DB11, will be exclusively electric by 2025 according to reports from Europe.

// World-scale green hydrogen production partnerships sought

Registrations of interest to develop the world’s largest green hydrogen plant are sought by Contact Energy and Meridian Energy.

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// Tesla semi close to production

The Tesla Semi truck is rumoured to be close to production after a string of delays since its first unveiling in 2017.

// Japan’s Toyota adds ‘kei’ makers to technology partnership

Japan’s top automaker Toyota is adding two companies specialising in tiny kei cars, Daihatsu and Suzuki, to a partnership in commercial vehicles it set up with Hino and Isuzu earlier this year.

// Phone records prove innocence says convicted fraudster

A woman convicted in Christchurch last year on charges of obtaining thousands of dollars by deception – including getting, in 2008, money for a motorbike that was never delivered – has appealed her conviction

// Hybrid event replaces conference

Intelligent Transport Systems NZ reveals details of special events after Covid-19 disrupted its previous plans.

// Harley-Davidson calls off Marlborough promo shoot hours before bridge wiped out

Annie Howe was all set to shoot a Harley-Davidson promo in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley when one of the worst floods in Marlborough’s history rained on her parade.

// Peugeot wants to be the cleanest euro brand in NZ

As a brand, Peugeot has had its ups and downs over the past twenty years here as it has struggled to secure the right cars for our market.

// Tesla Wellington showroom planned?

A Wellington site will become Tesla’s permanent home for a service centre in the capital and could include a nearby showroom as well.

// Lender accused of cartel conduct

Moola in trouble with competition watchdog over alleged breach of the Commerce Act.

// There’s a company that will completely electrify your 2CV

Electrified classic cars are becoming more and more common as people figure out how to build kits to swap out old combustion engines for modern EV gubbins.

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// UPDATED Current National New Car Deals

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

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  • I-PACE SE INNOVATION EDITION with complimentary specifications adding more than $10,000 worth of value.

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  • RANGE ROVER EVOQUE now with an added specifications pack included, to the value of $8,800.
  • RANGE ROVER SPORT with a $5,000 price reduction, and complimentary wheel upgrade adding more than $3,000 worth of value.
  • RANGE ROVER VELAR with complimentary specifications adding more than $5,000 worth of value

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23rd July 20212021-07-22T22:27:02+12:00

22nd July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Over 1300 EVs registered in first month of clean car discount

While full Motor Industry Association figures for the first full month of the government’s Clean Car Discount are still to be released, numbers for the first 19 days of July show a huge surge of new plug-in registrations.

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// Confirmed: Tesla to let other EVs use global Supercharger network

Last month it was announced that one specific Tesla Supercharger in Norway would be tweaked to allow EVs from rival manufacturers to use it.

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// More go for Porsche Macan

Porsche’s Macan SUV gets more performance, styling tweaks and new technology in the new model, now available for order at New Zealand dealerships.

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// Family-friendly Urus becomes Lamborghini’s fastest-selling model of all time

While it might not be the fastest vehicle in Lamborghini’s line-up, the Urus has now gained the title of the fastest-selling model as it just recently ticked over 15,000 units internationally.

// Heating drains an EV battery fastest

Heating drains an EV battery faster than any other in-car feature, increasing battery drain speed by 17%.

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// Is this electric people mover the answer for kiwi families?

Ever since it was announced in February, things have been mostly quiet regarding the arrival of Chinese giant BYD.

// Paid not to park at work driving mobility change

Free parking at the office is a popular work perk, but is it fair? That’s what Bloomberg asks, adding that “parking cash out” policies give commuters flexibility to choose

// ‘EV ready’ training programme unveiled

An “EV Ready” learning programme will support the crucial need for automotive businesses and their employees to learn how to interact with EVs safely and effectively.

// Covid-19 drives EV interest

More than 40% of those planning to buy a new car are thinking of going electric, the latest EY Mobility Lens Consumer Index shows.

// Urban mobility key at IAA mobility 2021

The latest innovations in sustainable future transport are expected to be revealed at the AAA Mobility motor show in BMW Group’s home city of Munich from September 7-12.

// Tesla model 3 joins NYPD

A Tesla Model 3 has been added to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) highway patrol fleet.

// Boss quits freight company

The hunt is on for a new chief executive officer at TIL Logistics after Alan Pearson’s sudden departure.

// Mitsubishi Fuso lays out carbon neutral action plan

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is aiming to have all its production sites carbon neutral within the next 20 years and electric vehicles will play a key role.

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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).

22nd July 20212021-07-21T19:42:34+12:00

21st July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Revealed: 2022 Audi RS 3 breaks cover with 299kw five cylinder

One of the longest-toothed hot hatches on the market, the Audi RS 3, has finally been given an update.

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// Toyota reveals new Aqua with all-wheel drive and bi-directional charging

Toyota has revealed the new Aqua/Prius C, coming with all-wheel drive, bi-directional charging and self-parking.

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// Big mouth, big performance: new Porsche Macan debuts

Porsche’s stupendously popular Macan performance crossover has been given an overhaul for 2022, bringing more power and tech to one of the marque’s best-selling vehicles.

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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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// An electric Mercedes G-wagen? EV off-roader rumoured

Mercedes-Benz hasn’t mucked around when it comes to electric cars. It was quick to issue the EQC, which has since been followed by the EQA and EQS.

// Secondhand experiences slow month

The roaring secondhand market took a statistical dive in June – likely down to a huge month last year.

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// LDV’s new G10+ van already a local hit

LDV has announced a new variant of its G10 commercial van — the G10+ — packing a new powertrain, more refinement, and added features.

// Two complaints not upheld re National party advert on Clean Car package

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has not upheld two complaints relating to a National Party advertisement criticising the Labour Government’s Clean Car package.

// Clean Car mayhem on prices

If you are an importer, do you wish now that you’d stocked up on EVs and PHEVs prior to June 13?

// Demand beating supply in bike market

It appears the bike market is suffering the same strains as the new car trade – with supply the issue rather than demand.

// Battery health hits tribunal again

Russell v Harwood Cars.com Limited In July 2019, the purchasers acquired their first electric vehicle from the trader, saying they relied on the trader’s advice in choosing their vehicle.

// Enterprise boss slams clean car plans

“It’s hard to guess how the market will react because the clean car discount is a poorly designed and executed policy” – Chris Stephenson

// Course targets specialised skills

Industry training provider aims to attract those in the automotive machining business along with fresh talent.

// Wild pigs produce as much CO2 as 1.1 million cars, study finds

Two of the biggest targets in the push to lower the world’s CO2 emissions are motoring and agriculture.

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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).

21st July 20212021-07-20T21:56:38+12:00

20th July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Wild new Porsche is a gorgeous 959 Dakar throwback

The new trend of producing lifted, gravel-kitted ‘Safari’ Porsche 911s isn’t without some merit. Those familiar with Porsche will know that rallying is in its blood.

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// Speculation Kia Stinger may become an EV

The Kia Stinger will be axed by the second quarter of 2022, but will it become an EV or be replaced by an EV?

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// Wellington adding 30 more EV fast chargers

Almost half a million dollars in funding will enable the Wellington City Council to roll out 30 EV fast chargers across council sites in the city.

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// Ebbett Rotorua – Kia appoints brand ambassador Liam Messam

The Ebbett Group has appointed former All Black Union and Sevens player Liam Messam as a brand ambassador for its new Rotorua Kia dealership.

// Electric Renault R5 hot hatch confirmed in the works

Renault’s long history of exceptional hot hatches looks to be entering its most interesting phase yet.

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// Jeep hints at an exciting electric future for Wrangler off-roader

The electric Jeep of the future may be able to pass battery charge from one vehicle to another, drive autonomously off-road, power a campsite and work with flying drones that light the path ahead.

// Bastille day sale exceeds Renault NZ expectations

Renault New Zealand says its one-day sale for the national dealership network on Bastille Day (July 14) brought in results that exceeded expectations.

// Honda looking for new friends to make its EVs cheaper

One of the motoring industry’s elephants in the room is the exponential increase in shared platform and cross-brand collaboration.

// Renault’s electrified cars drive sales

Strong growth in Renault E-Tech electric and electrified passenger cars are behind surging sales in Europe where the brand sold 532,161 vehicles (13.2%), representing a 7% market share,

// Automotive group eyes other markets

Owner of 2 Cheap Cars says if competition for vehicles gets too hot in Japan it will look elsewhere.

// Charging warning after EV fires

Carmaker takes cautious approach as it issues safety advice to motorists in the US.

// Automotive financiers caught out by identity theft

Two of New Zealand’s largest automotive finance companies have been caught out by an online identity theft where a woman’s grandson allegedly used her driver’s licence to borrow more than $20,000.

// Suzuki owners are happiest with their vehicles

Suzuki owners in New Zealand, the UK and Australia are so happy with their cars that they have voted the little Japanese maker as the most satisfactory manufacturer in three different studies.

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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).

20th July 20212021-07-19T20:24:42+12:00

19th July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Mercedes suggests no need for low-cost EQA

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has indicated there was little point in offering an additional cut-price version of their new entry-level EQA battery electric vehicle.

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// ChargeNet to add three more 300kW hypercharger sites

ChargeNet has confirmed it will be adding more 300kW hypercharger sites after receiving more Goverment funding as part of the Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund.

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// Safety rating label available now

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) have published a safety rating label to help consumers choose the safest car they can afford.

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// Tractors and utes take over NZ’s roads in groundswell protest

Farmers in their tractors and utes are staging ‘Howl of a Protest’ protests in 55 cities all over New Zealand today, all uniting to show disapproval of numerous government policies that interfere with the way farmers operate and increase costs.

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// Legendary GT40 goes electric

Everrati, a UK-based technology company specialising in the “redefining and futureproofing of automotive icons through the integration of advanced electric vehicle powertrains” is teaming up with Superformance, a US manufacturer of 1960s-era “continuation” sports cars,

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// Aston Martin unveils Valhalla hypercar, a 698kw super hybrid

The Aston Martin Valhalla has had a curious road to production. It was initially unveiled in prototype form in 2019, with speculation it would utilise a six-cylinder powerplant.

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// Bayswater Vehicle Group founder Dorothy (Dot) Townshend farewelled

The Townshend family have paid tribute to Hawkes Bay motor industry identity and Bayswater Vehicle Group founding shareholder Dot Townshend, who died aged 90 on July 13 after a short battle with cancer.

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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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// Kia Stinger to be killed off in 2022, claims report

The Kia Stinger’s existence in the Korean carmaker’s line-up has been fascinating to plot.

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// GM to extract lithium from toxic sludge

General Motors (GM) and American company Controlled Therman Resources (CTR) have agreed to extract Lithium from superheated waters beneath the Salton Sea in the Southern California desert.

// Clean-car plans ‘rushed through’

Turners’ boss predicts EVs will remain out of reach for many and availability may also stymie the government’s ambitions.

// Toyota revs up its digital mapping subsidiary Woven Planet

Toyota plans to hire more people and invest heavily in its subsidiary Woven Planet to work on mobility technology

// Home EV charging: benefits by the numbers

Recently we covered the process of fitting a home EV charger. Though not suited to every EV/PHEV owner, we did look at the benefits, and with my own long distance drive between work and home, and the need to recharger faster on weekends,

// Time to hit the electric highway

What’s everyone waiting for? Electric Vehicles (EVs) are easy-to-drive, easy-to-own machines that don’t cover cityscapes in poisonous soot or produce motor noise barrages that make every night sound like Guy Fawkes.

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, 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).

19th July 20212021-07-18T22:10:57+12:00

16th July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Confirmed: NZ police to trial plug-in hybrid Skoda

The New Zealand Police have confirmed plans to evaluate the Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid as a future ‘Prime 1’ police vehicle — signaling the first time that the police have confirmed that a plug-in vehicle is being considered.

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// Companies win right to repair seatbelts

Industry group puts out alert over what companies can now legally repair safety devices.

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// No Clean Car fine for us thanks: Ford NZ taking 100 Ranger orders per day

Ford New Zealand is currently taking 100 orders per day for the Ranger ute, as it embarks on what managing director Simon Rutherford calls a “tricky” last half of 2021.

// How much does your car know about you?

Cars today are closer to smartphones than ever before, with the new Tesla chip able to perform 72 trillion operations per second. Like smartphones, will cars start to gain a bad reputation for sharing user’s data without their knowledge

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// Electrified vehicles boost first half Benz sales

Increased sales of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) were reflected in a 25% increase in Mercedes-Benz Car deliveries (1,182,724) around the globe for the first half of 2021.

// Hydrogen deal with Singapore

A memorandum of cooperation on low-carbon hydrogen signed with Singapore signals the start of greater collaboration on the transition towards low carbon economies,

// Used EV prices surge

Dealer warns rebates look set to be swallowed up by the increasing prices at auctions in Japan.

// VW ups EV targets

Half of Volkswagen’s sales are expected to be battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2030.

// EU gets tougher on co2 emissions

The European Commission has adopted a package of proposals to make the EU’s climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.

// Brand names new dealer principal

Barry Woods moves up the ladder at Iveco NZ and sets his sights on helping the company grow further.

// Kiwi drivers launch class action lawsuit against UBER

While there’s little doubt that the Uber ride sharing app has changed the way people travel, particularly in urban centers, Uber’s track record indicates that it’s far from a squeaky clean company.

// NZ to miss out on hot new i30 sedan N

With the sedan market rapidly shrinking, it’s little wonder that enthusiasts were excited by Hyundai’s unveiling yesterday of its new i30 Sedan N — a rare entrant to the performance sedan segment.

// Harley-Davidson reveals brand new Sportster S

Harley-Davidson has given the Sportster a thorough overhaul, adding an extra letter to its name in the process.

// Hyundai Elantra N debuts as i20 N, Kona N priced in Australia

We had already seen some of it thanks to Hyundai’s teaser campaign, and the full car is as good to look at as the teasers suggested.

// Kiwis can now order the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander… but where’s the PHEV?

Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) is working towards the watershed moment of an all-new Outlander SUV – a complete renewal of a hugely popular model that dates back to 2012

// Dealership’s stolen SUV in police shooting

A White BMW SUV stolen from Penrose-based used car dealer Youth Garage was allegedly involved in a police shooting in Central Auckland.

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

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  • MITSUBISHI
    Next Gen Outlander $41,990+ORC
  • SUZUKI
    S‑Cross PRESTIGE 2WD AUTO – SAVE $1,000

REMOVED THIS WEEK:

  • AUDI
    Audi e-tron – Audi Future Value Guarantee
  • HAVAL
    STEED SINGLE CAB DIESEL 4X2 FROM $20,990 SRRP INC GST + ORC
  • JAGUAR
    F-PACE MRP $99,900 + on-road costs.
    F-TYPE MRP $139,900 + on-road costs
  • MERCEDES
    The C 200 Sedan Edition C
  • SUZUKI
    Suzuki Baleno RS AUTO | SAVE $2,000 | Now $23,990+ORC

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16th July 20212021-07-15T22:40:19+12:00

15th July 2021

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// Ford introduces plug-in Escape, drops price of electrified vans

Ford is working hard to realign its fleet to take advantage of the Clean Car Discount. The fees kick in next year for the more polluting vehicles and Ford knows a few of its current vehicles will be hurt.

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// Revealed: Hyundai unveils 206kw i30 N sports sedan

Hyundai has whipped the covers off its latest hot Nurburgring-flavoured performance car; the i30 Sedan N.

// Wireless charging key to boosting EV uptake

Advances in technology look set to make recharging electric cars possible while on the move.

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// Kia Carnival ‘Hi Limousine’ revealed as an uber-luxurious MPV

Just recently, DRIVEN tested Kia’s new Carnival on Kiwi roads, and we could only say good things about this MPV that’s bringing the fight in an SUV-filled world.

// Ford tells dealers it won’t pay clean car fee

Ford New Zealand (FNZ) has told its dealer network it will not pay the clean car fee for a customer because the dealership promised them a vehicle could be delivered in 2021.

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// Dongfeng Warrior M50 revealed as China’s answer to the original Hummer

Long before SUVs ruled the world’s roads, the ginormous Hummer H1 was a sight to behold, and dwarfed almost every other passenger vehicle on the market.

// New Dealer Principal for Iveco NZ

IVECO New Zealand has appointed Barry Woods to the position of dealer principal. He starts the role on July 15 and comes with more than 10 years of experience in the vehicle industry across various management roles.

// Many 965km range EVs in 2025

EVs with 965km range will grab market share even as city cars. So says IDTechEx in its report Routes to 1000 Mile (1600km) Battery Electric Cars 2021-2041,

// SUV receives makeover

Demand for Subaru’s vehicles in New Zealand is at an all-time high but supplies remain limited.

// France and Germany disagree with 2035 EU petrol car ban

There’s been plenty of speculation in 2021 around whether the European Union would follow the UK’s lead and announce a ban on internal combustion engine vehicles before the end of the year.

// Diesel trucks to be banned in the UK from 2040

The UK, widely known as one of the first to announce a deadline for the phase out of internal combustion engine cars, is set to go one step further and confirm plans for a similar ban on diesel trucks and commercials.

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14th July 2021

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// Kiwis are spending more money on new cars

While there’s little doubt that Covid-19’s most severe lockdowns in 2020 caused New Zealand’s car dealerships and distributors significant heartache, there’s also consensus that restrictions on travel have prompted more families to consider buying new cars in the pandemic’s wake.

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// Refreshed MY22 Forester arriving late September

The Subaru Forester has received a mid-life makeover for the MY22 model which is due to arrive in New Zealand dealerships in late September.

// ‘No change in plan’ for Mazda’s rotary-powered range extender

Mazda has just released its first fully electric vehicle in New Zealand, the MX-30 small SUV. It’s a fine piece of kit but when Mazda detailed its battery and range figures, it might have looked a tad under par with a 35.5kWh battery offering around 220km of range.

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// Chevrolet’s V8-powered Silverado Trail Boss off-roader just ‘weeks away’

The spiritual successor to Holden’s HSV is ready to deliver its answer to Ford’s Ranger Raptor.

// Old NZ-new Mazda 3s being recalled

Mazda New Zealand will start contacting owners of old model Mazda 3s which have a defect in the steering wheel-mounted badge which may see it shatter if the driver’s airbag deploys in a crash.

// Limited run for special-edition Ford

Ford NZ has launched the special-edition BaseCamp variant of its Everest as more Kiwis opt for off-roading adventures.

// BMW reveals sinister black edition SUV range

When it comes to scary looking BMWs, you’d think the new M3 and M4 would have the point covered.

// China’s communists take control of tech

One intriguing question about China is whether it can combine thuggish, autocratic politics with the predictable rules and property rights that entrepreneurs and capital markets need to thrive.

// What we could have had: the new Astra

Opel has revealed the eighth-generation Astra and, as cool as it looks, it won’t be coming here.

// Peugeot and Citroen partner exclusively with Heartland

Auto Distributors NZ Limited (ADNZ) the official distributor of Peugeot and Citroen vehicles has partnered exclusively with Heartland to offer a new finance service for its authorised dealer network as it launches a new range of fully electric vehicles.

// Jaguar Land Rover appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

Effective immediately Lennard Hoornik has been appointed Jaguar Land Rover chief commercial officer responsible for all global sales and marketing activity for both brands.

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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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