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15th September 2021

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// NZ pricing revealed for Hyundai’s Kona N firecracker

The terms “cost-effective” and performance SUV usually don’t fall into the same sentence with the majority of the vehicles that fill the segment coming from Europe, but this little Korean firecracker fits the bill perfectly.

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// Treasury resists clean car plans

Officials push back against government over emissions targets and feebate scheme.

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// KIA NZ announces slashed $34,990 starting price for Sportage

Off the back of unveiling its new Sportage in June, Kia New Zealand has announced a heavily slashed introductory price for the model ahead of its November arrival and January 2022 launch.

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// Autoterminal NZ in liquidation following court win For IBC

A long running battle between wholesaler and importer AutoTerminal and its supplier IBC appears to have come to an end – with the former headed for liquidation.

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// No-fine ute frenzy: Mitsubishi NZ secures 5000 Tritons for 2021 to beat Clean Car fees

The second half of this year is proving to be a battle between supply and demand in the one-tonne ute market, as distributors and dealers struggle to delivery new vehicle to buyers eager to avoid the Clean Car Programme fines likely to come into effect in January.

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// Tesla Model 2 (Model Q) under NZ$35.1k by 2024?

Tesla is testing the upper limits with its Model S Plaid which recently burned up the Nurburgring in 7m35.579 seconds but it’s also expected to soon push the lower end of the spectrum too …

// Mitsubishi set to stop developing its own platforms, report claims

Mitsubishi has been through the ringer in recent times, battling steep declines in some markets on one hand, but solid results in markets like Australia and New Zealand on the other hand.

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// Mercedes-Benz ends PHEV development to focus on EVs

Well, that was quick. Mercedes-Benz has reportedly stopped developing new versions of plug-in hybrid powertrains in favour of fully electrifying its vehicles.

// Plug-in MG SUV range tops charts

MG is the leading marque in New Zealand for sales of new plug-in electrified SUV models.

// Finance profits to climb

Managing director of Geneva describes impact to date of latest lockdowns as “minimal.”

// Marque hit by production cuts

Shortage of microchips, parts issues and supply chain impact on world’s biggest car brand.

// Iconic Subaru Impreza WRC expected to sell for huge money

Even though Subaru hasn’t competed in the World Rally Championship for years now, it still boasts about its rallying pedigree in its products today; a fact underlined by last weekend’s WRX launch.

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15th September 20212021-09-14T22:37:39+12:00

14th September 2021

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// It’s back: New Subaru WRX revealed with familiar looks and more power

Earlier this year when Subaru revealed the “final” WRX STI Saigo, it was a little confusing considering that a new version of the iconic sedan was already confirmed. But let’s not dwell on the details – let’s dive into the new WRX.

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// Huge Triton delivery beckons

Marque orders in 5,000 utes to meet demand before the clean car discount starts.

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// WOF extension will impact import compliance availability

The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the government’s decision to extend the expiry date of Warrant of Fitness labels until the end of November will breed owner complacency and also impact the availability of inspectorate services for new and used imports needing entry certification

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// Porsche’s synthetic fuel plant is underway

Porsche has announced that work is underway on its new synthetic fuel plant in Chile, which will produce 550 million litres of fuel by 2026.

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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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// Confirmed: Hyundai Kona N hot SUV to be priced from $69,990

Exactly a month after it confirmed pricing for the updated i30 N hot hatch, Hyundai New Zealand has now announced pricing and spec for the all-new Kona N … the i30 N’s lifted SUV cousin.

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// Electric Vehicle versus petrol power: is a BEV really that much cheaper to run?

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are still a relatively new phenomenon in the New Zealand new-vehicle market. But the big headline about plug-in cars seems to be ultra-low running cost.

// New lending rules delayed

Covid-19 lockdown forces government to postpone making amendments to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.

// BMW signs semiconductor deal

Some major automotive manufacturers believe the semiconductor shortage impacting the industry could last many more months – if not years.

// Takeover issues made public

Regulator opens submissions on merger between vehicle telematics companies.

// Toyota’s overseas production issues now impacting kiwi customers

Having navigated the global semiconductor shortage with less dramas than most of its peers, it appears that Toyota can’t avoid the wave any longer.

// Democrats want us EV tax credits expanded

Democratic lawmakers propose an expansion of tax credits for EVs that includes far higher subsidies for union-made zero emission models assembled in the US.

// Tesla smashes Nurburgring EV record with stock Model S Plaid

Tesla’s Model S Plaid is brutally fast in a straight line, as everyone already knows, but now it’s confirmed to be brutally fast around corners too.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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14th September 20212021-09-13T22:15:14+12:00

13th September 2021

HOT TOPIC

// WATCH: Ford teases all-new Ranger ute testing on New Zealand terrain

Ford has given the biggest hint yet of the look of the all-new Ranger with an official video of prototype testing in the hot, dry terrain of Australia and the snow-covered surfaces of the Southern Hemisphere Proving Ground (SHPG) in Central Otago, New Zealand.

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// Giltrap Group to sell Lotus cars in New Zealand

The Giltrap Group announced overnight that it would introduce the Lotus brand to its stable, with a dedicated Auckland showroom set to open for business later this year.

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// Fleetpartners NZ closing retail dealerships and wholesale channel

FleetPartners NZ will cease operating its AutoSelect retail sites and E-Tender wholesale channel at the end of September 2021.

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// Tesla Model S Plaid sets new production EV Nurburgring record

Instead, Elon Musk recently tweeted that a completely stock Model S Plaid managed to beat the Porsche’s time by over 12 seconds.

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// Ford set to dump Indian production at a cost of US$2billion

Ford has announced that it will stop producing cars in India, ending a 25-year stint of producing cars in the region.

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// Subaru reveals the new WRX

After much teasing Subaru has unveiled the all-new Subaru WRX, in US-model form at least.

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// Chevrolet debuts 6.2-litre V8 Silverado ZR2 off-road beast

Chevrolet has unveiled its new 2022 Silverado, packed with a raft of improvements across the line-up, as well as a new off-road variant, the ZR2, set to face off against the Ford F-150 Raptor.

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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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// Facelifted 2022 Mazda CX-5 spotted overseas

It might be a little long in the tooth, but Mazda’s CX-5 remains one of the most impressive mid-size SUVs in class, while also being one of the brand’s best-selling vehicles worldwide.

// Ford bites Apple for a taste of Tesla

The car business has a rich history of mavericks. Lee Iacocca brought Chrysler back from the brink in the 1980s.

// NZ government ‘Clean Car’ schemes one step closer to reality

While much debate has already taken place regarding the New Zealand Government’s Clean Car Discount and Clean Car Standard schemes, elements of both schemes still need to pass through parliament before they become reality.

// Porsche doesn’t think Italy should get a pass from combustion ban

Recently, the Italian minister for ecological transition, Roberto Cingolani, was reported as seeking an exemption from the forthcoming ban on combustion engines for vehicles produced within the European Union.

// Japan steps up self-driving to revive rural areas, help elderly

Japan is bolstering its autonomous driving ambitions with a new project to be formally introduced Wednesday to expand the use of self-driving vehicles in more than 40 locations around the country by 2025.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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13th September 20212021-09-12T21:35:53+12:00

10th September 2021

HOT TOPIC

// BMW promises to be ‘top of the list’ for the number of EV models in NZ by 2022

BMW Group New Zealand has come out all charged up on World EV Day with a commitment to launch three all-new EVs by the first quarter of 2022, making a total of 10 in its local range: ”

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// Clean car legislation introduced to parliament

The legislation required to enact the government’s Clean Car Discount and Clean Car Standard has been introduced into parliament.

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// Toyota Mirai gets five-star ANCAP safety rating

Toyota’s new hydrogen powered Mirai sedan has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating from independent vehicle safety authority the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

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// Italy calls for supercar exemption from the EU’s combustion ban

While the Clean Car Scheme is a relatively new proposition here in New Zealand, the European Union has been dishing out emission regulations for quite some time now, but the proposed combustion car ban is the most extreme to date.

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// Hyundai reveals go-fast hydrogen sports car

Hyundai has detailed its new plan to bolster hydrogen as an alternative energy source, called Hydrogen Vision 2040, and it includes a powerful new sports car.

// Honda starts AV testing

Honda will start a testing programme for autonomous vehicles (AVs) in September 2021, prior to launching an Autonomous Vehicle Mobility Service business in Japan.

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// Stunning black and gold Radford JPS revealed with 600hp

On this day exactly a month ago, rebirthed Lotus coachbuilder firm Radford unveiled its first new car in decades; the 62-2.

// Zero-emitters increase market share

Tesla Model 3 leads the charge for battery electric vehicles and petrol hybrid sales also enjoy a bounce back.

// EV torque – sales and storms

Well, it’s all happening! The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that EV registrations in New Zealand have now surpassed 30,000 units.

// Toyota has working solid-state batteries on the road

Toyota has been working hard on getting its next-generation solid-state batteries ready for production, and recently it showed off a working, driving electric vehicle using the battery technology.

// Convertible ready to roll

Double delight for GMSV as production of right-hand-drive Corvettes prepares to ramp up.

// BMW and BMW Motorrad reveal Amby concept e-bike

BMW has revealed the i Vision Amby concept, a smart new e-bike that uses geofencing and a phone app to adjust its maximum power output.

// Influential EVs: A look at how far the electric vehicle has come

Before Karl Benz’s patent of an internal combustion car in 1886, our ancestors and forebears were already finding ways to electrify a chassis with wheels.

// Hyundai hydrogen cars at the same price as EVs by 2030… including a fuel-cell Kia Stinger?

The Korean maker is already a leading producer of Electric Vehicles (EVs), and Fuel Cell Hydrogen Vehicles (FCEVs) are arguably just another type of EV:

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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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10th September 20212021-09-09T21:57:13+12:00

9th September 2021

HOT TOPIC

// i4 names its price

BMW NZ has announced pricing for the incoming i4 models, which will start at $109,900.

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// Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E to be trialed for police use

As the world moves towards electric power, police forces around the world are looking to replace ICE-powered fleets with something a little better for the environment.

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// Toyota spending $19.3 billion to secure EV battery supplies

Toyota plans to spend 1.5 trillion yen (NZ$19.3 billion) on the supply and development of batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles by 2030, …

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// Tyres of the future to be made out of dandelions?

Thanks in part to BMW’s newly revealed iVision Circular concept, the topic of recycled and renewable natural materials being used in cars has been a hot topic this month. And it’s not just BMW doing it.

// Charging EVs at home: the pros, cons, and everything in between

Electric cars have become a hot topic. The cost of entry is now a little more affordable with the clean car rebate and that has brought more people around to considering electric vehicles.

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// New sedan embraces hybrid power

Latest models from Lexus extend safety features and promise a more comfortable ride.

// Dealer group to revamp capital site

Armstrong’s plans to spend the next year modernising and improving its Wellington home.

// Renault Mégane E-Tech has world premiere

The new Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric has been unveiled at IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich which runs until September 12.

// Nissan records 250,000 EV sales across Europe

More than 208,000 Leaf customers and 42,000 e-NV200 owners in Europe have joined Nissan as the brand continues its electrification commitment.

// Association hails road maintenance boost

The AA hopes extra government cash can quickly help fix our deteriorating roads.

// Hyundai offers carbon neutral commitment

Hyundai Motor will stop selling internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in Europe from 2035 amid a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

// First VW ID.Buzz AV prototype shown

An ID.Buzz autonomous vehicle prototype is at the Volkswagen Group’s “New Auto Night” event on the eve of the IAA Mobility 2021 on September 7-12 in Munich.

// Auckland dealership supports local community in need

The simple act of temporarily loaning out a vehicle can make a huge difference for a community organisation trying to support people during lockdown.

// Greens lament carve up of transport funds

Party fears spending on motorway projects will increase car travel, congestion, and emissions.

// Electric vehicle fleet tops 30,000

Registrations in August leapt 44.3 per cent from a year ago despite the impact of lockdowns.

// VW reveals electric city car destined for production

Volkswagen has previewed the entry point to the ID range, in the form of the ID.Life concept.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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// Clean Car Calculator

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9th September 20212021-09-08T20:11:44+12:00

8th September 2021

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// Porsche’s Mission R is an eco-friendly racer of the most radical kind

As you’d expect, electric is the theme from the 2021 Munich Auto Show, and Porsche has delivered on that in the most radical way with the Cayman-shaped Mission R.

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// Marque mourns ‘face of Suzuki in Auckland’

Company overwhelmed by messages as it remembers Kevin Loft’s professionalism and warm smile.

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// Italy wants a pass on the EU’s combustion ban

As the European Union eyes a total ban on internal combustion engines, currently set for 2035, a few countries are fighting back.

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// Right-hook Corvette inches closer to NZ as production begins

Production of Chevrolet’s right-hand drive Corvette C8 at General Motors’ Bowling Green Plant in Kentucky is set to kick off later this month.

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// Revamped hybrid-only Lexus ES range arriving soon

Lexus New Zealand says that it will solely market three hybrid variants of the revamped 2022 ES luxury sedan as the brand moves to decarbonise its fleet.

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// 2025 ID.LIFE revealed as Volkwagen’s entry-level EV

Like most brands, Volkswagen is using its time at the 2021 Munich Auto Show to reveal all-new electric concept cars, and it seems that the ID.LIFE has stolen the show in its area.

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// Marque’s top-seller gets bigger

Kia creates more room for passengers and luggage with its fifth-generation Sportage.

// Nearly 20k electric utes promised for Australia

Arizona-based start-up Atlis Motor Vehicles says it has signed an agreement with Australian Manufactured Vehicles (AusMV) to sell more than 19,000 XT pickups (utes) in Australia.

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// Renault unveils Megane E-Tech electric crossover

French carmaker Renault has whipped the covers off its new Megane E-Tech, the production version of its much teased Megane eVision Concept from late last year.

// Weekly testing confirmed for essential workers crossing alert Level 4 boundary

Essential workers crossing the Auckland alert level 4 boundaries will be required to have weekly COVID-19 testing.

// Maybach goes electric with EQS SUV while Mercedes details EQB

Moving right along with its electric rollout, Mercedes-Benz has shown off a concept Maybach EQS SUV and the production version of the EQB.

// Smart reveals a brand-new electric crossover

Smart has revealed a brand-new concept, a small SUV already headed for production.

// Hyundai offers carbon neutral commitment

Hyundai Motor will stop selling internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in Europe from 2035 amid a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

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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 September 20212021-09-07T18:34:08+12:00

7th September 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Operating a Dealership at alert Level 2

Prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that outside of Auckland, New Zealand will move to COVID-19 alert level 2 at 11.59pm Tuesday September 7.

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// A true Tesla rival? Mercedes EQE debuts with 660km range

Although it’s been overshadowed somewhat by Mercedes-Benz’s other electric vehicle unveilings earlier this morning (namely the AMG EQS 53 and the EQG Concept), the new EQE sedan is likely to be the most important vehicle of the bunch.

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// An icon goes electric: Mercedes reveals G-Wagen EV

Having teased and confirmed its plans for months now, Mercedes-Benz has finally shown off its fully electric version of its trusty old-school G-Class (or G-Wagen), called the EQG Concept.

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// Convicted car fraudster loses legal appeal

Convicted fraudster and undischarged bankrupt Raymond Anthony Andrews has lost yet another legal appeal according to the The New Zealand Herald.

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// ‘Apple car’ picks up pace

Apple has hired two former Mercedes-Benz engineers as it reportedly increases its workforce to develop its “Apple Car” electric driverless vehicle.

// Easyauto123 drives Eagers first half result

Eagers Automotive chief executive Keith Thornton has told investors that the Easyauto123 national fixed price used car brand continues to deliver growth with significant year-on-year improvement since the completion of the AHG merger.

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// Ford Ranger-based hydrogen ute to get $200,000 price tag

Back in July we detailed the H2X Warrego; a hydrogen fuel-cell pick-up based on the popular Ford Ranger, and engineered and built in Australia.

// AC Delco PPE available through Holden parts and service

Holden parts and service outlets in New Zealand are now stocking the new range of AC Delco personal protection equipment (PPE) for trade customers.

// Chaos in supply chain won’t last, top Nissan supplier says

Auto-parts maker Jatco Ltd., majority-owned by Nissan Motor Co., said supply-chain issues disrupting the industry won’t last much longer and carmakers will be able to ramp up production again this fiscal year.

// AC Ace RS electric unveiled

Britain’s AC Cars has unveiled the AC Ace RS electric, continuing the company’s return with hand-built high-performance cars featuring zero-emission powertrains.

// Mainfreight’s profits climbing

Logistics company sees its finances increase from a year ago despite the impact of the latest Covid-19 lockdown.

// Smart previews a compact electric SUV

Now under partial Geely ownership, Smart has shown off a small electric SUV that’s due for production out of China in 2023.

// The Bulldog is back!

A British icon that was designed by Aston Martin in the late 1970’s to show off the capabilities of its new engineering facility, and was intended to become the fastest production car of the time, has been fully restored and revealed to 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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7th September 20212021-09-06T23:35:23+12:00

6th September 2021

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// New-car sales fall 34.6%

Toyota takes out top two spots while Tesla’s Model 3 surges up the rankings to become the fourth best-seller in August.

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// Renewing WOF and COF in alert Level 3

Waka Kotahi is reminding vehicle owners in regions which have moved to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 that Warrant of Fitness (WOF) and Certificate of Fitness (COF) inspections are now available at most sites.

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// Revealed: Audi Grandsphere concept gives us a taste of next A8

Less than a month ago, Audi revealed its wild Skysphere Concept; a two door sports car with an extendable wheelbase and crazed styling.

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// Hyundai’s new Casper might be the cutest SUV of all time

As far as SUV coverage goes, Hyundai seems to be unmatched in the segment, offering some sort of high-riding vehicle for almost every application.

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// AC an EV Ace? American icon gets the electric treatment

Who says you can’t teach old dogs new tricks? AC Cars, established in 1901, has announced a new electric model, the Ace RS.

// Electric Vehicle versus petrol power: is a BEV really that much cheaper to run?

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are still a relatively new phenomenon in the New Zealand new-vehicle market. But the big headline about plug-in cars seems to be ultra-low running cost.

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// Cupra debuts crazy UrbanRebel concept EV

Cupra has revealed a crazy new concept, which will eventually make it to production.

// New vehicle sales up 33% in Australia

New vehicles sales in Australia are up 33% on the same month last year, demonstrating the resilience of the market despite the impacts of lock downs and microprocessor shortages

// Polestar spearheading transparency movement in the car industry

Polestar has done the unthinkable and published the full details of the carbon footprint of its latest models for the general car buying public to see.

// Activity at borders increases

The year-to-date total for used-imported cars is one-third higher than at the same stage of 2020.

// Electric boats making waves without the noise

While the auto industry has raced ahead on an electric wave with more manufacturers joining the race seemingly every day, the boating industry has sputtered far behind, bogged down by low-power engines and batteries that take up nearly half the boat.

// When it comes to cheap cars, kiwis are in love with hybrids

While the domestic new-car world is dominated by utes and SUVs, things are a little different in the second-hand market.

// Top used imports stay same

Whangarei bucks the trend and is the only region to increase sales in lockdown-affected month.

// Foreign firm buys into kiwi EV company as green momentum builds

New Zealand charging network firm ChargeNet has inked a deal with international firm Mercuria, seeing the latter take over a 20 per cent stake in the company.

// Energy efficiency firm rebrands to ESP

ESP has announced a major rebrand to better represent the full range of Efficiency, Sustainability and Performance services provided to clients.

// BMW to tackle climate change by using hemp in its interiors

BMW has been more vocal than most brands in regards to measures it’s taking to shrink its carbon footprint, particularly when it comes to vehicle production.

// Morgan is working on a new 3 Wheeler without V-twin power

Morgan has confirmed it is working on the next generation of 3 Wheeler, although it won’t come with a V-twin rumble.

// Subaru reveals ‘hardcore’ forester. Will it come to NZ?

Following a high profile image leak earlier this week, Subaru has unveiled its new Forester Wilderness in full; a more rugged, more capable version of its popular mid-size SUV.

// A reminder: your Porsche SUV is not a boat

The Porsche Macan is an impressively capable vehicle – fast, comfortable and a thoroughly excellent handler,

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// Current National New Car Deals

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6th September 20212021-09-05T21:20:08+12:00

3rd September 2021

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// New vehicle sales fall 36% during alert Level 4 lockdown

The snap alert level 4 lockdown has seen registrations of new vehicles fall more than 36% in August 2021 to 6746 units in comparison to 10,610 vehicles in August 2020.

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// Swiss firm’s 20% stake in Chargenet will accelerate EV charging growth

Kiwi EV charging network ChargeNet has signed a deal with global energy trading company Mercuria, which has acquired a 20% stake in ChargeNet.

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// Tesla’s 400km/h roadster further delayed to 2023

In the midst of New Zealand’s second string of full level four Covid-19 lockdowns, November 2017 feels like it was a particularly long time ago.

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// Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition revealed as a secret agent’s off-roader

It’s a movie that was originally scheduled for release in November of 2019, but pandemic issues has meant that James Bond’s No Time to Die has been pushed back three times, and now is set to release in October of this year.

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// Do customers really need to visit the dealership to buy a car?

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// Award-winning Ram 2500 HD landing soon

The Ateco Group which distributes the RAM Truck brand in New Zealand says the award-winning all-new 2022 RAM 2500 HD models will be arriving in dealerships here in late September

// Revealed: which new cars have the most (and least) problems?

Data accumulation firm J.D. Power has published its annual US-based Initial Quality Survey study for 2021, showcasing which car brands have the least and most problems in the first 90 days of ownership.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Electric Hispano Suiza Carmen stars at Salón Privé

Electric hypercar the Hispano Suiza Carmen is at Salón Privé at Blenheim Palace in the United Kingdom until September 5.

// ACC keen to lift motor-vehicle levies

Have your say on proposals as organisation wrestles with increasing number of claims and rising healthcare costs.

// Rebel with claws

Cupra is pushing forward with electrification, showing off its latest creation, the UrbanRebel Concept, a compact urban all-electric car that also happens to be a racing design.

// US asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla’s Autopilot system detects and responds to emergency vehicles parked on highways.

// Imported cars keep on moving

Transport company boss reveals how contactless approach has affected operations.

// Three still the magic number for Morgan

Morgan is embracing change of late. Last year it debuted a new chassis for the Plus Four, the first major upgrade for the model in a thousand years, and now it has confirmed a modern three-wheeler is close to reality.

// Leaded petrol eradicated after two decades of effort

Leaded petrol has been eliminated, the United Nations has said, with the final stocks used up last month.

// ‘Game-changing’ car licence Sea electric truck hits the road

The first of the “game-changing” electric-powered SEA 300-45 trucks has rolled off SEA Electric’s Melbourne production line with a car licence driver rating.

// This epic creation is a tri-motor hybrid hovercraft

While electric vehicles are slowly taking over the land and the skies remain free of consumers flying their VTOL flying cars, some people are also trying to take advantage of the abundance of water.

// New face for transport at Nats

Hamilton-based MP takes on portfolio as the party rejigs its line-up.

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2nd September 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Video: Masks required for level 3 trading

Masks are required for trading at level 3 according to information received by the Motor Trade Association.

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// Plug-in hybrid GT 63 revealed as the most powerful Mercedes ever

Plug-in hybrid performance is something that we’ve been seeing in Porshe’s passenger cars for some time now, but it seems that fellow German automaker Mercedes-AMG has finally caught up.

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// Subaru Solterra EV images revealed

Subaru Corporation says its electric SUV the Solterra (‘sun’ and ‘earth’) will go on sale mid-2022 in the US, Canada, Europe, China and Japan.

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// Dealer numbers creep down

Register’s total slips by only five in August after drops of 20 or more in the previous two months.

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// Disrupting Australia’s $55 billion used car market?

Calling itself the Australian used car market disruptor, CARS24 launched its online marketplace on September 1.

// Hyundai EV recall for battery issues affected by Covid restrictions

While Australia has launched its recall of Hyundai Konas and Ioniqs potentially affected by a battery fault, Hyundai New Zealand says it’s in the process of launching the official recall

IN OTHER NEWS

// New Subaru forester wilderness leaked before you’re meant to see it

Subaru has the reveal of three new models on the boil at the moment; the new WRX, Solterra, and Forester Wilderness.

// Lotus to launch EV range, two SUVs

Units of Lotus and electric-vehicle upstart Nio signed an investment pact as the Chinese owner of the iconic maker of British sports and racing cars seeks to transform it into an all-electric brand.

// ACC looks to increase motor vehicle levy rates

ACC has released its proposed levy rates for the next three years which includes an increase for motor vehicles.

// Robotaxi may herald driverless EV era

The electric Hyundai Ioniq 5-based Robotaxi is Motional’s first commercial vehicle and will be used in its fully driverless public ride-hail service starting in 2023.

// Import deliveries far ahead of lockdown indications

Used import registrations in August – according to early provisional numbers – were headed towards a massive month before lockdown.

// Collusion warning for businesses

Watchdog sends out stern message about anti-competitive behaviour at higher alert levels.

// Economy tipped to rise from ‘sharp shock’

Institute predicts inflation pressures will intensify and interest rates will soon start rising.

// Mainland finance settles with ComCom over unreasonable fees

Vehicle finance company Mainland Finance has entered into a settlement with the Commerce Commission acknowledging that it charged unreasonable credit and default fees and agreed to compensate borrowers.

// Finance company to pay out $1.1m

Mainland Finance reaches settlement with regulator over unreasonable charges for car loans.

// Dealers urged to start selling

Industry leader anticipates no problems shifting imported used vehicles from Auckland’s port as lockdown rumbles on.

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