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7th July 2021

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// Electric car Road User Charges exemption extended to 2024

The government has announced that the exemption that electric vehicles have enjoyed from paying light vehicle road user charges (RUCs) is going to be extended to 2024.

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// Kia New Zealand eager for all-new Sportage

Kia New Zealand says it is eagerly awaiting the local arrival of the urban-focussed all-new fifth-generation Sportage.

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// Clean-car fees to hit up to 107,000 vehicles

Politicians call for feebate scheme to be scrapped as minister reveals predicted impact of the policy.

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// Armstrong’s moves Peugeot and Citroen to 500 Great South Road

From Monday July 5, Armstrong’s has relocated its Greenlane-based Peugeot and Citroen dealership from 227 Great South Road, to a new site 300 metres away at 500 Great South Road.

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// Bugatti and Rimac have combined to form Bugatti-Rimac

Being a supercar manufacturer is a tough gig. You don’t sell many cars, and the few you do ask massive prices that cut out the vast majority of the market.

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// Jeep reveals updated, tech-filled new Compass Compact SUV

Jeep’s diminutive (relatively speaking) Compass has been given a fresh lick of paint and some new toys for the 2021 model year.

// Toyota prepping plug-in hybrid Hiace van

A new rumour from Japan is claiming Toyota will release a plug-in hybrid version of the Hiace van, but it won’t be here for another two years at least.

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// Wild, winged 818hp Ferrari F8 Tributo revealed

There’s been plenty for Ferrari fans to think about this year so far. Speculation around the brand’s first SUV, the Purosangue, grows.

// Vehicle arrivals up 161% year-on-year in June

Vehicle imports are up 161.4% year-on-year with a total of 29,991 arrivals hitting the wharves in June compared to 11,472 in the same period a year prior.

// Colonial set for about $25m profit

Stronger than expected sales put company on course to be close to its record-breaking efforts of 2018.

// Jaguar Land Rover makes reliability its top priority

Jaguar Land Rover’s new boss, Thierry Bollore, is working hard to bring the two British brands back into the green. He has already pledged to convert JLR to electric power

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7th July 20212021-07-06T20:31:42+12:00

6th July 2021

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// Surprising, EV sales didn’t crash in the last month before Clean Car rebates kicked in

Despite the Government announcing its Clean Car Discount programme for sub-$80k EVs on June 13, to start on July 1, the Motor Industry Association (MIA) says Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV, pure-electric) sales remained “reasonably strong” throughout June

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// Ford’s electric mustang Mach-e outsells the real deal

Ford’s fully electric Mach-E, launched last year, had a fairly difficult birth when it came to its reception among die-hard fans of both the marque and the nameplate.

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// New BMW leaked: 2022 2-series coupe breaks cover?

BMW has been on a hot streak this year of new releases; debuting cars shown off last year while simultaneously revealing quite a number of new projects, many of which being electric.

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// Record-breaking turnout for Aston Martin Heritage Festival

The largest gathering of Aston Martin sports cars in history took place last weekend when the Aston Martin Heritage Trust (AMHT) held an event celebrating the centenary of the oldest surviving Aston Martin car, ‘A3’.

// MG and Hyundai do battle in electric car sales charts

Once again, Tesla emerged on top of New Zealand’s electric car sales figures, leading June with a whopping 222 registrations, making up 65 per cent of full EV sales for the month.

// Imports continue growth

Passenger vehicles and light commercials all on the up as market maintains recovery from Covid-19.

// Why are some NZ insurance companies not supporting the BMW i3?

It’s been a tumultuous period for BMW’s quirky but embattled hybrid and fully electric i3 hatch. Numerous high-profile fire cases (including one in New Zealand) have put the platform in the spotlight, and BMW recently confirmed it would be getting phased out of the US market.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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6th July 20212021-07-05T18:49:42+12:00

5th July 2021

NEW VEHICLE JUNE REGISTRATION FIGURES

// New registrations continue at heady pace

The market for new vehicles has recorded another cracking month against last year’s restricted market.

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USED VEHICLES JUNE REGISTRATION FIGURES

// Used-import sales dip

Petrol hybrid tops ladder as used-imported car registrations drop by almost six per cent and used commercials plummet by 38 per cent.

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// Five companies approved for border inspections

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has appointed five organisations to carry out border inspections for vehicles coming to New Zealand after long process.

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// Toyota NZ boss calls for clarity after people try to claim EV rebate on hybrids

Toyota New Zealand CEO Neeraj Lala has called on the government and the media for improved clarity around the way the Clean Car Discount and Clean Car Standard are reported upon.

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// Nissan unveils planned EV36Zero manufacturing hub

Nissan has unveiled its plan to create a EV manufacturing hub called Nissan EV36Zero centred around its Sunderland manufacturing plant in the UK.

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// Someone has built a crazy off-road Lamborghini

If you have a stuffed Lamborghini Huracan, what do you do? Pull the engine out and make some interested furniture? Restore it? Maybe you could strip the entire thing and rebuild it into a crazy Forza Horizon/Motorstorm-style off-road dust runner?

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// Mandatory speed limiters coming in the next generation of cars

One of the elephants in the room regarding the push for autonomous driving is whether it will lead to mandatory speed limiters.

// Supply issues affect market

The Motor Industry Association (MIA) says the new-vehicle market is still logistically challenged with worldwide shipping capacity a long way off pre-Covid-19 levels.

// Getting powered up

The Mach 1, Ford’s new Mustang, made its appearance at Fieldays. Plus: what other marques showed at last month’s event.

// Watch: This amazing BMW-powered flying car is real

We’ve done plenty of writing here about flying cars over the years, but rarely have any of the biggest stories featured a physical, functioning prototype. This story is a little bit different.

// New automotive machining programme launched in NZ

A new Level 4 Certificate in Automotive Machining has been launched in New Zealand, designed to help with diagnosing and repairing motoring components.

// EV torque – now we are getting serious

Hot on the heels of the Climate Change Commission’s advice, the Government has announced new incentives to help consumers purchase electric vehicles. As such, it’s shaping up to be a game-changing year for EVs.

// Opinion: Get ready for brownouts

Our country is on the verge of the greatest energy shortage since the first street lights were turned on in Reefton.

// Demystifying advanced driver aids in new vehicles

There’s some hesitancy from the public regarding the future of self-driving cars; a survey by Autolist says that most shoppers are split about whether having self-driving capability on a vehicle makes it safer.

// The coolest Jaguar X-Type you’ve probably never heard of

The Ford Mondeo-based Jaguar X-Type can hardly be seen as the company’s finest hour, greatest success or coolest car. It is literally none of those things; it’s not even close.

// Click and collect: why Kiwi car enthusiasts are buying niche models online

Buying online, sight unseen, is simply a way of life in 2021. Even when we’re buying brand-new cars.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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5th July 20212021-07-04T21:28:28+12:00

2nd July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Industry debates clean-car plans

Chief executives of industry organisations give minister direct feedback over the political push to encourage the uptake of EVs and levy fees on high-emitters.

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// Mitsubishi confirms 280 orders for PHEV models

Mitsubishi Motors NZ (MMNZ) has recorded yet another record month of sales in June with the registration of 2116 new vehicles, beating a previous record set in 1985 when the company was assembling cars locally in Porirua.

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// Renault confirms electrification plans, names 2030 targets

Renault’s overnight eWays Electro Pop event saw it show off its next fully electric vehicle project, while doubling down commitments to make EVs its main focus in the future.

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// Autosure unveils newly redesigned logo

Automotive insurance provider, Autosure, has revealed its new brand logo, which has begun a rollout across its website, marketing collateral, and most importantly the pennant flags

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// Hot hatch breaks cover: updated VW Polo GTI revealed

With all the hype around the Toyota GR Yaris, Ford Fiesta ST, and the next-gen Hyundai i20 N, you could be forgiven for overlooking the Volkswagen Polo GTI.

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// Ranger Raptor-rival: Nissan’s rugged new Navara Pro-4X revealed

First making an appearance back in 2019 on the Navara N-Trek, Nissan has revived the Warrior badge for the current-generation Navara Pro-4X, turning it into a rugged ute to challenge Ford’s Ranger Raptor.

// Passat Alltrack is back

After a spell of saying nein to the Passat,Volkswagen NZ has reintroduced the Alltrack variant to its local line up.

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// A flying car has completed an inter-city journey for the first time

We’ve been promised flying cars for decades, but most efforts at such things have been little more than planes with folding wings that drive on the ground.

// Clean Car Programme: how do feebates affect my vehicle finance?

By now we understand the basics of the New Zealand Government’s new Clean Car “feebate” programme.

// Hyundai NZ orders hydrogen refuelling station ready for Xcient FCEV

Hyundai New Zealand has placed an order for a containerised hydrogen refuelling station to be supplied by Australian-owned H2H Energy as it prepares for the arrival of Hyundai’s Xcient FCEV trucks.

// Good EV turnout in bad weather

Nearly 17 EVs and about 25 people attended a West Auckland EV gathering organised by the Better NZ Trust.

// Mazda MX-30 EV qualifies for rebate

Mazda’s MX-30 is generating strong interest among New Zealand motorists, especially as it qualifies for the newly announced Clean Car Discount (rebate) of $8625 for a new EV.

// Dealer numbers hit reverse

Latest monthly figures end a brief run of growth for traders register as tally slips below the level of a year ago.

// Extra information on rebates

Transport agency issues guidance on claiming discounts for BEVs and PHEVs post-registration.

// EV deliveries surge as rebate kicks in

The first day of the Clean Car Discount rebate for EVs has many EV dealers run off their feet, especially in Auckland and Christchurch.

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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.

ADDED THIS WEEK:

  1. FORD: All-New Puma Now From $31,990 + ORC
  2. HYUNDAI: Hyundai iLoad Runout Deal (No price displayed)
  3. MAZDA: Mazda Future Value is available across the range only through Mazda Finance.

REMOVED THIS WEEK:

  1. MINI: GET $2,000* TOWARDS A NEW MINI COUNTRYMAN OR CLUBMAN.
  2. MITSUBISHI: Mitsubishi Triton VRX $51,990 +ORC*
  3. SUBARU: 2021 Subaru XV or Forester X Sport. Pay a third now, a third next year, and a third the year after that at 0% interest p.a. fixed
  4. VOLKSWAGEN: 7-seater Tiguan Allspace Comfortline now from $42,990
  5. VOLKSWAGEN: SIXT $500 rental voucher with any new Volkswagen

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2nd July 20212021-07-01T22:04:10+12:00

1st July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Green Mini Vision Urbanaut EV model revealed

Mini’s reveal in November last year of an interpretation of mobility with an inspired use of space in its Vision Urbanaut concept is set to become reality.

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// Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT revealed as the world’s fastest fossil fueled-powered SUV

As one of the fastest-growing high-end segments, it was only a matter of time before Porsche decided to build a super SUV for the track, and it’s finally been revealed as the Cayenne Turbo GT.

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// Teased: Subaru releases first image of next-gen WRX

As we bid farewell to the current long-standing Subaru WRX, attention turns to Subaru’s upcoming gravel-bashing replacement.

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// Right-hand drive Tesla Model Y to debut this week, pricing teased

With the Tesla Model 3 topping New Zealand’s electric-vehicle sales charts in the first five months of 2021, there’s little doubt that local thirst for the at-times controversial marque is at a high.

// Waka Kotahi – NZTA updates dealer EV factsheet

As the rebate on new and used electric vehicles will begin on July 1 2021, Waka Kotahi – NZTA has updated its factsheet for car dealers.

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// EV health shuttles ready

Two Renault Kangoo EVs have been converted and certified as New Zealand’s first electric wheelchair vans for St John.

// MTA suggests emissions testing, scrappage scheme, holistic view

All vehicles should have their emissions tested as part of their regular maintenance, disposal of unwanted polluting vehicles should be via a scrappage scheme, and investigation of all technologies and incentives promoting lower emissions is needed.

// More ‘Olli’ AVs under partnership

Autonomous vehicle (AV) manufacturer Local Motors and automotive tech firm Protean Electric have expanded their long-standing partnership under a three-year deal valued at US$7.3 million.

// Delay for verification changes

Border-inspection organisations and transitional facilities have been given extra time to secure government-approval following a revamp of procedures.

// Clean-car rules for brands clarified

Agency answers clean-car questions in relation to marques’ company, demonstration and courtesy vehicles.

// Trade Me bid under further scrutiny

Commerce Commission seeks fresh submissions on potential competition issues as online marketplace aims to buy rival business.

// Major change for Mini

Marque reveals details of executive appointment on the back of soaring sales down under.

// Honda unveils updated hatch

Latest addition in the Civic series is due to arrive here by the end of this year.

// Toyota to sell more new parts for old Supras

The majority of old-school Japanese performance cars that are skyrocketing in price right now are cars that were previously a dime a dozen.

// Car industry fears electric car push will result in job losses

One of the core benefits of electric cars compared to internal combustion engine cars is that they’re much simpler, with far fewer moving parts.

// US agency orders automated vehicle makers to report crashes

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver assist systems.

// Retro-tastic E-Legend EL1 debuts with 600kW of power

German EV builder E-Legend (not the Peugeot concept that shares the name) has shown off its latest creation, the EL1 that combines retro Audi Sport Quattro styling with cutting-edge Porsche Taycan technology.

// Hyundai welcomes Spot the robot dog to the family

To celebrate the completion of Hyundai Motor Group’s acquisition of Boston Dynamics the company has released a new video welcoming Spot the robot dog to the family using brand ambassadors and K-pop sensations BTS.

// Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehicles

Honda and GM have been partners on hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles. Earlier this year they announced that GM would build one Honda SUV and one Acura SUV using its Ultium-branded electric vehicle architecture and battery system.

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1st July 20212021-06-30T22:05:37+12:00

30th June 2021

HOT TOPIC

// All-electric E-Legend EL1 pays tribute to Audi’s iconic rally legend

While Audi hasn’t competed in a World Rally Championship for a few decades, the German brand still revisits some design aspects of the iconic Audi Sport Quattro S1 across modern models.

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// Hennessey reveals very supercharged, very powerful Mammoth

Hennessey has done the utterly expected and built an ultra-powerful truck based around the Ram 1500 TRX.

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// Management changes announced at Mini and Nissan

In two separate announcements, management shuffles have been confirmed for the Australasian wings of both Mini and Nissan.

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// Lenders wrestle with rebates

Federation laments lack of consultation from government and the short notice given for new approach.

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// EVs dominant in Europe by 2028

EVs will dominate vehicle sales five years sooner than expected, according to Ernst and Young (EY) analysis.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Mercedes pokes fun at Porsche’s new Nurburgring record

Few rivalries in the motoring world enjoy more banter than those from Germany. BMW’s rivalry with Mercedes-Benz and Audi is the most obvious one,

// China’s electric car capital has lessons for the rest of world

One of the first things visitors to the southern Chinese city of Liuzhou notice is the quiet.

// New Zealand sits right in the middle for fuel affordability

The cost of filling up your tank can be tough to stomach at times, especially when the oil market has a scare and Kiwi pump prices begin to flirt with $2.50 per litre of 91 octane.

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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).

30th June 20212021-06-29T22:56:56+12:00

29th June 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Kiwi ute owners to protest clean car discount next month

Anyone with doubts over how much Kiwis love utes has been brought back to reality via the vitriol from ute owners in response to the government’s Clean Car Discount scheme

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// All-electric Volvo XC90 will benefit from LiDAR technology

Volvo has confirmed two things – the next generation of XC90 SUV will come with at least one all-electric option, and that it will get state-of-the-art LiDAR sensors.

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// Value of car imports hits new high

Big monthly rise for the automotive sector as business with all major trading partners increases.

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// New track monster: Aston Martin reveals 746kw AMR Pro

Despite deliveries of its new Valkyrie still being a work-in-progress, Aston Martin has gone ahead and revealed a beastly track-only special edition model — the Valkyrie AMR Pro.

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// NZ’s largest grid-linked solar power plant opens

Developed under the Sunergise label, a Todd Corporation solar brand, the 2.1MW Kapuni Solar Power Plant with 5800 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels officially opened on June 25

// Honda to focus on EVs

Honda says it will phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) models and switch to EVs from 2040. However, Honda is reportedly pulling the plug on production of its Clarity plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) in August

// Renault partners on semiconductors

Renault Group has selected STMicroelectronics as a key innovation partner, securing supply of electric and hybrid vehicle advanced power semiconductors to be produced from 2026.

// National sales manager on-board

Dave Cowan joins Oxford Finance from SsangYong LDV NZ after two decades in the industry.

// Alert level uncertainty

Dealers across the Wellington region must stick with strict health rules as the government holds off return to level one.

// Focus on transport sector

Webinars co-hosted by EECA will explore energy scenarios en-route to a net-zero carbon economy by 2050.

// Tesla to allow other brands to use its superchargers (sort of)

American EV specialists Tesla aren’t just eons ahead of the electric car competition because of good branding and Elon Musk’s taste in memes on Twitter.

// Big Tech’s car obsession is all about taking eyes off the road

At first glance, the forays Apple, Google and other technology giants are making into the world of cars don’t appear to be particularly lucrative.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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// Clean Car Calculator

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29th June 20212021-06-28T20:12:03+12:00

28th June 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Revealed: new Ferrari 296 GTB is a surprise 610kw v6 hybrid

Ferrari’s overnight announcement of a new car was rumoured to be the firm’s first V6-powered entry since the 1970s, with many thinking it would represent the return of the ‘Dino’ nameplate.

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// Kiwi race-car firm inks partnership with University of Canterbury

South Island motorsport firm Rodin Cars has confirmed a new partnership with the University of Canterbury’s motorsport division, which will see the two groups working together on the latter’s black and gold Formula SAE racer — now dubbed the ‘Baby Rodin’.

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// Racing legend gets creative

Greg Murphy and artist Otis Frizzell team up for ambitious artistic experiment.

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// This is what 400kmh bikes of the future could look like

If you think the current crop of superbikes aren’t quite wild enough, this is for you. As well as every sci-fi fan.

// Jeep says its customers want a V8-powered Gladiator

Jeep isn’t opposed to building a V8-powered Gladiator, just as it has delivered with plug-in and V8-powered Wranglers.

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// Skoda unveils electric police cars, emergency vehicles for Europe

The electrification of emergency vehicles around the world is a hot button topic right now.

// Xpeng EV launches Hong Kong global public offering

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng Inc is launching a global public offering of new Class A ordinary shares on the main board of the Hong Kong stock exchange.

// Confidence with growth plans

Turners eyes more expansion in wake of used-car market rebounding after coronavirus lockdowns.

// Criminals target car yards for valuable metal

Police issue prevention advice after a recent surge in the number of catalytic converter thefts.

// Car exports boost Japan’s economy

Business brisk despite chip shortage affecting global vehicle production.

// Skoda wants to be the go-to brand for affordable electric cars

It might be nine years away, but 2030 is already looming as something of a D-Day for electric car technology.

// Honda Civic hatch confirmed for NZ, arriving late 2021

Following yesterday’s unveiling of the all-new Honda Civic hatchback, Honda’s local arm has confirmed that the model will arrive in Kiwi showrooms later this year.

// Honda’s bold approach to EVs is in stark contrast to Toyota

Honda Motor has become the first of Japan’s automakers to state publicly it will phase out sales of gasoline-powered cars completely, setting 2040

// Ineos partners with The Halo Trust to develop Grenadier

Ineos is still hard at work on its Defender homage, the Grenadier 4×4 off-roader, and it has now tapped The Halo Trust to help further development with real-world applications.

// GWM’s awesome Tank range is going global

GWM’s awesome Tank sub-brand is going global after its Chinese launch in 2020. Starting with the Tank 300, the off-roader rides on the appropriately named ‘Tank’ platform by Great Wall.

// Nissan shows rally-fied Juke as a celebration of the rally-winning 240Z

Nissan is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 240Z’s win at the East Africa Rally by giving the Juke the rally treatment.

// How Bitcoin could buy Australia’s most expensive Holden

Some of Australia’s most expensive cars can now be bought with a variety of cryptocurrencies.

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28th June 20212021-06-27T21:33:32+12:00

25th June 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Minister wrong on ute detail

Transport minister Michael Wood has muddied the waters on what electric utes will be coming to New Zealand with what was very likely a mistake in parliament yesterday.

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// Tesla Model 3 for UK emergency services trial

Tesla UK has revealed a police liveried Model 3 saloon which it says will be available to emergency services across the United Kingdom for trial and assessment.

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// Honda reveals new Civic Hatchback

Honda has revealed the new Civic Hatchback, with a fresh look designed to appeal to “young, active buyers.”

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// Toyota studying hydrogen as an alternative fuel in petrol cars

Toyota’s fixation on hydrogen technology has given the firm saviour status among enthusiasts while prompting ire from those in the electric car camp.

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// Clean Car Calculator: DRIVEN’s guide to the Clean Car Scheme

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

// NZ’s best dealerships revealed

Annual awards collate feedback from thousands of consumers to discover the leading car dealerships and salespeople.

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// The cheapest way to feel like Fangio

Have you always wanted to own a legendary racing car driven by Juan Manuel Fangio but don’t have millions of dollars lying around to buy one, but you do happen to have a second-generation Mazda MX-5 and a lazy $30k or so?

// SAM and Systime parent rebrands as Auxo Software

The group behind SAM and Systime, Australasian Automotive Business Solutions Ltd (AABSL), has launched a new corporate brand identity – Auxo Software – to represent its growing portfolio of brands and specialist products.

// Ford NZ MD responds to clean car policy

Ford New Zealand managing director Simon Rutherford believes the government move to introduce clean car fees next year on some commercial vehicles will penalise people who have no workable alternative.

// Armstrong’s up for EV enquiries

Armstrong’s can provide customers with environmentally considerate motoring and Clean Car rebate options through its network representing 16 brands.

// Power stations turning green

Power stations are usually ugly, and coal, oil, and gas ones are proving expensive write-offs for power companies, particularly facilities that are not very old.

// Hyundai adds mobile robots and first electric touring win

Hyundai has secured a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank which enables it to create a robotics value chain, from robot component manufacturing to smart logistics solutions.

// Trio sentenced over stockpiles of tyres

Former directors of tyre-recycling company learn their fate in court after six years of legal battles.

// Clean-car scheme holds off on motorbikes

Feebate programme may be expanded to include two-wheelers as new technologies emerge.

// US EV owners asked to change habits due to power crisis

A heat wave in California has had knock-on effects for electric car owners all over the region, with state power grid operators asking residents with EVs to alter the way they charge their cars.

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// UPDATED TODAY Current National New Car Deals Revealed

No changes from 17/6/2021

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials. Offers including pricing specials, ‘free extras’ deals, or special financing terms.

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24th June 2021

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// Covid scare stops T-Tech conference in Wellington

The T-Tech conference in Wellington has been abandoned with the Te Papa venue shut due to COVID-19 concerns.

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// Ebbett group launches vehicle subscription service

A privately-owned North Island car dealership group says the traditional car ownership model is no longer appropriate for everyone, hence it is launching a vehicle subscription service.

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// We’ve got a job for you in Tauranga. You lucky thing.

Tauranga is thriving and our recently refurbished, multi-award winning Mitsubishi dealership is in growth mode. Here’s a few jobs we have available:

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// Hyundai teases hot Elantra N

Hyundai has shown off part of its latest sports car, the Elantra N. The four-door, which could come here badged as the i30 Sedan N, will get the same turbocharged four-cylinder as the i30 N hatchback/fastback, making 202kW/353Nm if it’s taken wholesale.

// $300m invested in solar

“Game-changer” for power market will produce enough “fuel” to charge 150,000 electric cars. Construction work will soon start on five solar farms across the North Island to feed sustainable energy into the national grid.

IN OTHER NEWS

// First 700hp Ram 1500 TRX off-road monsters land in NZ

New Zealand’s first examples of the new Ram 1500 TRX have landed in the country, having been listed for sale online for several months.

// GM to expand fuel-cell business beyond EVs

General Motors’ plans for hydrogen fuel cells (FCEVs) have gone a step further with US$35 billion put into electric and autonomous vehicles through to 2025.

// Will emissions standards raise car prices?

National says a new standard for vehicle emissions will see car prices rise, but the Labour Government says it will mean EVs become cheaper.

// Stronger rules as renewables take over

The Government is preventing taxpayers picking up the bill for the decommissioning of oil fields in the transition away from fossil fuels, says energy and resource minister Dr Megan Woods.

// Solid-state battery market US$8b by 2031

The EV market’s rapid growth has driven the development, manufacture, and sales of batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries.

// Lancia is back… with an electric scooter

Contrary to what some might think, iconic car firm Lancia isn’t yet dead. On paper, it’s not far away from death — it produces just one car these days in the form of the 10-year-old Ypsilon hatch.

// Aston Martin’s $5 million supercar embroiled in Swiss spat

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings said it is suing a company affiliated with one of its dealers in Switzerland, alleging that it withheld customer deposits collected for the 2.5 million-pound (NZ$5 million) Valkyrie supercar.

// Alfa Romeo GTV could return with electric power

Alfa Romeo looks to be working on a revival plan that includes a major revamp of its models, including an all-electric GTV.

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// Current National New Car Deals Revealed

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials. Offers including pricing specials, ‘free extras’ deals, or special financing terms.

24th June 20212021-06-23T20:19:07+12:00
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