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25th May 2021

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// Brock Commodore becomes the most valuable Australian-built car

A Holden Commodore once owned by racing legend Peter Brock has just become the most valuable Australian-built road-registerable car. And it hasn’t actually sold yet.

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// Turners reports record earnings for FY21

The Turners Automotive Group (NZX: TRA) has reported record earnings for the financial year to March 31, 2021 (FY21), despite a COVID-19 disrupted year,

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// Check euro cars’ airbag recall status – VIA

Dealers are being advised to check that imported European cars have had airbag recalls carried out before they’re exported to New Zealand.

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// Nissan Ariya due in Europe and US late 2021

The all-electric Nissan Ariya coupé crossover has made its first public appearance on the road in its debut drive around the Circuit de Monaco

// New hybrid Hemi Ram 1500 set to land in NZ

The full-size American pick-up market is a much talked about thing in New Zealand right now.

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// Mazda 6 and CX-3 will remain in NZ range

Mazda6 and CX-3 fans, worry not. The Japanese carmaker will continue to sell the two models in New Zealand.

// VIA back in black as AGM approaches

VIA has confirmed a surplus of $47,000 for the year to March 31 as it prepares for its first proper Annual General Meeting under its revised structure.

// Australian automotive industry at ‘revolutionary turning point’

EVs are set to have a major impact on Australia’s automotive industry. So says the Motor Trades Association of Australia in its report Directions in Australia’s Automotive Industry

// Urgent need for new stationary storage

Starved of lithium-ion batteries and pumped storage sites, the stationary energy storage business is urgently looking for alternatives.

// Spending on cars stays strong

The motor-vehicle sector leads the way for retailers as industries try to recover from pandemic response.

// Hyundai updates Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck

Hot on the heels of the first Hyundai Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks being confirmed for New Zealand, the firm has unveiled an update to the model.

// Used car advocate says govt emissions measures may not work

The New Zealand Government is cracking down on carbon emissions from vehicles, with the roll-out of its clean car standard legislation,

// Used car advocate says govt emissions measures may not work

The New Zealand Government is cracking down on carbon emissions from vehicles, with the roll-out of its clean car standard legislation,

// Iconic Lancia reborn with stunning 500hp ‘evo37’

You know that the world misses you and your products when remakes, remasters, and reproductions begin to flood the market.

// Ford CEO: Electric vehicle demand will transform industry

A new electric version of Ford’s immensely popular F-150 pickup truck might just be the catalyst that hastens the transition from petrol to battery-powered vehicles.

// Upcoming Kia ute ‘not a priority’

Kia has been working on a ladder chassis ute and accompanying SUV for a few years now, but a new interview with Australian media has revealed the project isn’t a priority

// Honda launches new network

Revamp of sales model sees the number of sites affiliated with the marque across the country increase.

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25th May 20212021-05-25T21:32:31+12:00

24th May 2021

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// Ebbett to open Rotorua Kia dealership

Multi-outlet and franchise dealer, the Ebbett Group, starts work next month on developing a new Kia dealership in Rotorua.

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// Tesla Roadster’s rocket thrust option astounds

The new Tesla Roadster’s optional SpaceX Package would launch it from zero to 96.56km/h (60mph) in 1.1 seconds, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk confirms.

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// Dodge will drag muscle cars into the electric age

Dodge has confirmed it will bring muscle cars into the electric age, even though that means putting huge V8 engines out to pasture.

// Association’s finances healthy

VIA returns a surplus of more than $47,000 for past financial year after previously posting six-figure deficit.

// ‘Clean car’ plans will impact market

Chief executive of VIA believes government’s proposals for automotive industry will fail to achieve their aims.

// Emissions ratings released

A government website about how safe different models of cars are now includes information on carbon emissions.

// Kia’s electric EV6 could spell bad news for the Stinger

The Kia Stinger’s trajectory is an interesting one. It’s a car that’s scored wide critical praise, only to be a fairly ‘niche’ seller worldwide, despite its excellent chassis and the GT’s powerful twin-turbo six.

// Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems

TThe CEO of America’s second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems.

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24th May 20212021-05-24T20:11:26+12:00

21st May 2021 + the Weekend

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// BMW i4 M50 leaks ahead of official reveal

BMW’s latest electric vehicle is nearly here, coming as a range-topper for the 4 Series.

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// Subbing in a new BEV: Subaru set to go fully electric for its next SUV

Subaru has provided a sneak peek at its first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the Solterra SUV.

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// Media speculate ‘feebate’ will return

Will the “feebate” scheme killed off by NZ First last year that penalises polluters and rewards low emission vehicle uptake be resurrected?

// Rightcar updates vehicle safety ratings

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has updated its Rightcar website to include environmental as well as safety ratings.

// Tesla Model S plaid delivery event June 3

A “delivery event” for the Tesla Model S Plaid will be held at the Fremont Factory in California on June 3, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk confirms on Twitter.

// Meridian’s light passenger fleet now 100% electric

Meridian Energy has reached a 100% fully-electric light passenger vehicle business fleet in just over three years, nine years before its EV100 target.

// A proper EV workhorse? Ford unveils fully electric F-150 Lightning

Ford has unveiled some very significant cars in recent times, including but not limited to the Bronco and Mustang Mach-E.

// Cupra EV gets some fishy sustainable seats

While EVs are all fine and well for producing zero local emissions (as in, no tailpipe emissions), there is still a lot of carbon spewed out during the production process of any new car.

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21st May 2021 + the Weekend2021-05-23T20:17:42+12:00

20th May 2021

// UPDATED Current National New Car Deals Revealed

We’ve moved this report to the bottom of the email. It’s there every day so you don’t have to hunt through old emails when you need to check a deal.

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// Growth forecasts more positive

The government is forecasting an improved economic outlook than it did in last year.

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// Ford’s all-electric F-150 Lightning combines practicality and impressive performance

Ford has just whipped the covers off its highly-anticipated F-150 Lightning,

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// Port boss quits amid criticism

The chief executive officer at Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL) is stepping down at the end of June 2021.

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// Lamborghini opens exclusive NY lounge

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// Porsche cars Australia launches sell direct app

Porsche Cars Australia has developed an app called Porsche Sell Direct which will allow current owners of the marque to market their vehicles back to participating dealers across the brands national network.

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// First 2022 Nissan Pathfinder rolls off the line

The first production run of the all-new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has rolled off the assembly line at the Nissan Smyrna vehicle assembly plant in the US state of Tennessee.

// Real Estate industry needs to switch to EVs

Real estate agents driving petrol or diesel vehicles are being encouraged to use EVs instead by Tall Poppy Real Estate which is rolling out its own EV fleet.

// Spending on vehicles dips

Month-on-month figures reveal drop in how much people splashed out on cars but the total far outstrips last year’s trade when a lockdown was in force.

// Agents onto winner with insurance

A five-month promotion results in 38 dealers and agents walking away with prizes from insurance company. PLUS – gallery

// Jaguar holds SVO fest at Hampton Downs

When is a day out at a race track not a great day? The simple answer is never, apart perhaps when there’s horizontal rain which you simply wait out.

// Supercars head down south

If you are in Christchurch this Saturday and feel like checking out some high-end performance and luxury metal, then you are in luck: following on from the incredible public response to the Starship Supercar Show,

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20th May 20212021-05-20T21:33:38+12:00

19th May 2021

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// Ford gives us an accidental peek at the F-150 Lightning, while Biden gets a drive

Joe Biden is back behind the wheel. And now he’s gone, bolting down the track.

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// Lamborghini goes electric: commits to hybrids, first EV coming soon

Thoughts that iconic marque Lamborghini would be a last bastion of pure internal combustion are set to go up in smoke (pardon the pun) following confirmation from the brand that it will soon sell solely hybrid models.

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// Wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd, a specialist motor industry recruitment company has recently put together a list of current remuneration estimates for the Automotive Industry.

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// Opel revives iconic Manta with uber-cool retro Elektromod

While New Zealand and Australia had the Holden Commodore as their local General Motors icon, and America had the Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro, Europe’s cult classic GM product through the 1970s and 1980s was the Opel Manta.

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// Battery electric flagship unveiled

Marque doesn’t expect to see an “immediate jump” to pure electric vehicles by all buyers.

// VW teases Multivan PHEV for this year

Tesla V3 superchargers are expected to be operating in places like Napier and Tauranga in the second half of this year.

// Evolocity’s new programme

New Zealand’s leading EV STEM programme EVolocity is launching a new programme – the EVolocity Innovation Lab – sponsored by MeloYelo e-bikes.

// Action to beat climate change

EECA launches Gen Less campaign to “say no to business as usual” when it comes to emissions.

// Tyre Tread 101

Car people know those black round things are important, the tyre being the component that sticks you to the road.

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19th May 20212021-05-19T21:57:52+12:00

18th May 2021

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// What Car Dealer mug shall we make?

Introduce friends to The Full Brief and you’ll soon be able to score one of these sweet mugs. But which one would you want?

  1. Cardealologist – Basically a doctor
  2. “I spoke to your wife, she said buy the car”

We can only print one type. Reply to let me know your favourite. Or have you got a better idea?

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// Kia Stinger and Sportage could face NZ recall over fire risk

One of New Zealand’s most popular vehicles, the Sportage, could soon become subject to a nationwide recall alongside its sports sedan cousin, the Stinger.

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// Honda saves the manual as Aston Martin tries to kill it

Honda has confirmed the Civic Type R will continue with the manual transmission while Aston Martin says it will no longer offer a third pedal with its sports cars.

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// Wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd, a specialist motor industry recruitment company has recently put together a list of current remuneration estimates for the Automotive Industry.

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// Bespoke Gulf Mclaren 720s celebrates kiwi partnership

McLaren Special Operations have unveiled a Gulf Oil-liveried McLaren 720S in tribute to the partnership which first started more than 50 years ago with the brand’s founder Kiwi Bruce McLaren.

// Revealed: Mercedes-Maybach’s new S680 keeps the V12 dream alive

With tightening emissions standards around the world, big displacement engines will soon be a thing of the past, but it’s good to know that brands like Mercedes-Maybach are keeping the dream alive.

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// Leaked: new BMW ix3 revealed, no big grille (for now)

One of the many questions we have regarding the tall, undeniably bold grilles that BMW has implemented on its 4 Series, M4, and M3 is whether they’re likely to roll out across the firm’s entire line-up

// Rethink could be needed for EV leasing

Car leasing companies might have to rethink the duration and maximum mileages when they’re leasing electric vehicles

// Mixed bag for regions as economy recovers

Though some parts of New Zealand have continued to recover in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdowns, others show “patches of softer economic activity.

// The difference six years makes

Case 1 – Mahoney v Farmer Motor Group Ltd In this case the purchaser acquired a new Audi A4 Avant for $83,000 from the trader in March 2014.

// ‘Uber Pass’ launched

Kiwis are among the first in the world to get Uber Pass, a membership that connects both mobility and delivery.

// $7.5m for extracting lithium for EVs from geothermal fluid

Global plans by New Zealand mineral recovery firm Geo40 Ltd to obtain low carbon lithium from geothermal fluid recovery

// Kia goes fancy: new luxury flagship breaks cover

When it comes to models that New Zealand misses out on from other markets, generally speaking left-hand drive exclusive stuff from the land of the free.

// BMW keeps the RWD flame alive

When BMW shifted the 1 and 2 Series ranges to the same FWD platform as the Mini range, people who cared about the German company’s proud sporty RWD heritage were rightfully worried.

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// Current National New Car Deals Revealed

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18th May 20212021-05-18T21:04:02+12:00

17th May 2021

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// Four to six-month wait for new Toyota Rav4 and Hilux

Toyota New Zealand has confirmed lengthy waiting periods of around six months for those wanting a new RAV4 or Hilux.

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// NZ government looks at banning fuel-burning cars by 2050

As governments look to make tighter emissions standards, carmakers are having to make drastic changes to line-ups, and towards ‘cleaner’ energy sources such as electric or hydrogen power.

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// Vale: Ross Macdonald – Macdonald halligan motors

Autotalk has learned that Auckland car dealer, sailor, tennis player and motorsport enthusiast Ross Macdonald died on May 14.

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// MTA says NZ immigration is becoming a road safety issue

The New Zealand Motor Trade Association has issued a statement detailing concerns with the country’s immigration protocols, drawing a link between them and the shortage of workers in the vehicle inspection sector.

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// Wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd, a specialist motor industry recruitment company has recently put together a list of current remuneration estimates for the Automotive Industry.

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// How Tobias Moers will make Aston Martin great again

Tobias Moers has been at Aston Martin for nearly a year after a 26-year stint at Daimler, including seven years helming Mercedes-AMG. Now that he’s settled in, here’s how he plans to bring Aston Martin back into the green.

// Kia welcomes new Cerato, farewells Sportage

Kia New Zealand has removed the popular Sportage mid-size SUV from its website until the all-new model arrives in 2022.

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// Former NASA engineer developing roads that can charge EVs

Infrastructure remains an unsolved issue in the grand scheme of vehicle electrification. Where do you put all the chargers?

// More stock but higher prices at auction

April hasn’t been the best month for the Japanese used vehicle export industry in general, with logistics issues om both sides of the Pacific hampering shipments.

// How to get more leads without spending more money

There’s no doubt that measuring the effectiveness of your marketing budget is a key milestone to achieving a better result for your business.

// State sector EVs and charging a ‘baby step’

The Government’s move to procure 422 new EVs for the public sector is “just a tiny baby step”, Greenpeace climate campaigner Amanda Larsson says.

// Budget eyes more EVs for public sector

Government says $67.4m package over four years will help it meet carbon-neutral goal.

// Apple locked users into its ecosystem. Tesla wants to do the same with its ‘iPhone on wheels’

Tesla released its futuristic “Full Self-Driving” package last year to great fanfare, criticism and the usual stream of video uploads showing off cars that could seemingly drive themselves.

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// Current National New Car Deals Revealed

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17th May 20212021-05-17T18:21:39+12:00

14th May 2021 + the Weekend

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// Toyota ditches petrol Camrys to focus on hybrids

Toyota New Zealand has confirmed its updated Camry line-up for 2021, complete with a handful of aesthetic and tech changes.

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// Ministers ponder total ICE car ban by 2050

Chance to have your say on government report outlining four pathways to helping slash emissions from the transport sector.

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// UDC Finance delivers a strong result

Under the new ownership of Shinsei Bank, UDC Finance Limited posted a net profit after-tax of $21.7 million for the three-month period to December 31, 2020.

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// Wellington council considering banning cars from its CBD

As Auckland city continues to feud over the future of Queen St in the midst of changes that have angered local businesses, it looks like Wellington could be in for a similar clash.

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// Wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd, a specialist motor industry recruitment company has recently put together a list of current remuneration estimates for the Automotive Industry.

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// MG reveals unhinged touring car racer for the road

While it might not be so known here, over in Europe MG has a bit of a reputation in the world of touring cars.

// Long five-door turbocharged Suzuki Jimny on the way?

With sales around the world still constrained by enormous waiting lists, there’s little doubt that the charming little current-generation Suzuki is anything other than a success.

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// Porsche will now build you a one-off if your pockets are deep enough

As far as high-end automotive brands go, none have managed to replicate the reputation that Porsche holds with its customers and would-be customers that are yet to justify a 911.

// $67.4m budget for carbon neutral public sector

Budget 2021 delivers $67.4 million over four years to support the transition to a carbon neutral public sector by 2025.

// “Crisis and change” – David Vinsen

Over the past few months, I’ve been writing about crises, change and the need to adapt.

// Lead, Test drive and Sales by source April 2021 (vs march 2021)

Despite all the COVID-19 related challenges including lockdowns and shortage of stock we’ve seen a strong start to the year

// Automotive director unveiled

Stacey Kearins promoted at Smart Loyalty NZ as company releases initiatives to the market.

// Tesla tow car dubbed the ‘hulk’

Taupo’s Drive EV has a 2015 Tesla Model S P85 as its vehicle delivery tow car named the “Hulk”.

// Lime’s batteries help native birds

Lime’s old scooter and e-bike batteries will power tools such as thermal cameras to help protect New Zealand birds.

// The Good Oil: Lyons and Jaguars

What would Sir William Lyons think of Jaguar’s decision to go pure-electric by 2025?

// An afternoon of injury, death and grief designed to make an impression

It was an afternoon of traumatic injury, death and immeasurable grief. And for a while it was enough to suspend the bravado and bonhomie of 300 teenagers.

// Ford’s superb new police trucks: F-150 Responder for US, Ranger for Australia

Skodas are very capable cop cars. Just ask the New Zealand Police. But really, is there anything cooler than a “police truck”?

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14th May 2021 + the Weekend2021-05-16T21:41:35+12:00

13th May 2021

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// NZ government to spend $13.1m on 422 new electric vehicles

The New Zealand Government has confirmed a $13.1million investment in electric vehicles, as it progresses towards its pledge to introduce more EVs across its fleet.

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// New dealer network launches

Businesses across the country win AA Motoring’s seal of approval as it seeks to give consumers extra confidence when choosing a car.

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// Report: 400,000 cars driving on New Zealand roads without WOFs

While it has been over a year since the first Covid-19 lockdown in New Zealand, the effects of the pandemic restrictions are still painfully obvious, especially on the financial front.

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// Genesis’ new G70 Shooting Brake might be the best-looking wagon in the world

There are no two ways about it; wagons are seriously cool. But with so many SUVs filling line-ups around the world, brands are moving away from these low-slung baggage-haulers.

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// Wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd, a specialist motor industry recruitment company has recently put together a list of current remuneration estimates for the Automotive Industry.

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// Tesla decides allowing people to buy cars with bitcoin is a bad idea

After making the unprecedented decision to allow customers to purchase new cars with Bitcoin, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed it will suspend the action.

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// Mercedes CEO: petrol cars can’t be phased out “artificially”

While the topic of banning internal combustion engine cars has divided motoring enthusiasts around the world, one of the less discussed points is whether the petrol and diesel car as we know them have a natural end-of-life or end-of-business-case point on the horizon.

// Mazda names its young eco-warriors

Mazda New Zealand’s Mazda Foundation has announced the five winning schools in its 2021 TREEmendous environmental education programme.

// Shortages continue to bite

Four months into 2021 and the challenges facing distributors with shipments of vehicles and parts continue with little respite in sight.

// MTA calls for extra help with car-repair costs

Plea for the government to fund vehicle-related work after payments to people on benefits or low incomes more than triples to $33.6m in just six years.

// Ford patents tech that shows billboard ads on your touchscreen

The advent of camera technology in cars has undoubtedly resulted in plenty of very handy inventions, from speed limit sign recognition, to Tesla’s ‘sentry mode’. But, Ford appears to be taking things in a different direction entirely.

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13th May 20212021-05-13T22:09:31+12:00

12th May 2021

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// Subaru teases its first electric car, NZ arrival not guaranteed

Subaru has given us the best look yet at its first fully electric car — an SUV it’s co-developed with Toyota — while also revealing the model’s name and other details.

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// Wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd, a specialist motor industry recruitment company has recently put together a list of current remuneration estimates for the Automotive Industry.

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// Toyota’s first-ever hypercar will arrive next year with 735kW

Toyota’s sporty GR family is steadily growing, most recently with the addition of the C-HR GR Sport.

// This company charges $2K to make your Land Rover Defender look rusty

Land Rover’s new Defender might not look like a hardy steel-clad off-roader that it once was, but the British SUV is probably the most capable 4WD you can buy in modern times.

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// Revealed: Chunked up Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace debuts

Volkswagen’s most family friendly variant of the Tiguan has been given a refresh inside and out, as predicted mirroring the changes the brand has already made to its ‘standard’ Tiguan models.

// Fieldays online wins Eventex bronze award

The 11th Global Eventex Awards has announced Fieldays Online as the bronze award winner in the Virtual Expo category.

// Fighting climate change needs a transport scrap

There’s a real chance that the Government’s proposed emission targets (moving to 105g CO2 by 2025) will reduce the supply of vehicles to New Zealand, raising prices and making newer vehicles less affordable.

// Rethink could be needed for EV leasing

Car leasing companies might have to rethink the duration and maximum mileages when they’re leasing electric vehicles (EVs) because of their capacity to run reliably over greater distances than petrol or diesel (ICE) cars.

// Bank tips profits to edge higher

Heartland enjoys lending growth despite ongoing economic uncertainty because of the coronavirus.

// Jeep and Mahindra’s fight over copyright hits Australasia

On the surface the lengthy legal battle between American motoring giant Jeep and Indian upstart Mahindra may seem straightforward, but there’s plenty of unpacking to do.

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Carmakers facing stock shortages as demand soars

Back from the dead! Mitsubishi to revive Ralliart division

Five solar farms planned

Mazda’s drive to help sick kids

Speedy SUV: Porsche’s all-electric Macan kicks off real-world testing

Harley-Davidson spins LiveWire into its own brand

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12th May 20212021-05-12T20:43:50+12:00
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