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March 22nd, 2024

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// Electric Isuzu D-Max officially revealed ahead of 2025 sales

Isuzu is taking a bold step towards electrification with the introduction of its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), based on the popular D-Max midsize ute.

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// 2024 KGM Torres and electric EVX priced for New Zealand

Korean carmaker KGM has marked the arrival of its first model since rebranding from SsangYong, the Torres, with pricing and specification now being announced for New Zealand.

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// 2025 Peugeot E-5008 brings electrification to seven-seater

French carmaker Peugeot has drummed up its rendition of the electric seven-seat SUV, dubbed the E-5008, which offers 660km of driving range and a swanky-looking interior.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Hamilton EV managing director gone?

Hamilton Electric Vehicles managing director Nicholas Down has allegedly gone to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

// Dealership’s double delight

Hamilton business scoops top prize from BMW and Christchurch company is a winner for Mini.

// Audi takes ‘technological leap’

New electric models built on premium platform due to arrive in New Zealand from mid-2025. The Q6 e-tron will be the first production model on Audi’s premium platform electric (PPE).

// Audi is finally canning its confusing naming scheme

If you’ve had trouble deciphering Audi’s model naming system for the past seven years, don’t worry, so have a lot of people.

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// EPA Releases New Auto Emissions Rule

In its comments on the proposed new rules, Stellantis said the EPA had an “overly optimistic expectation for EV market growth” and was “assuming a ‘perfect’ transition,” while underestimating challenges

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March 22nd, 20242024-03-22T00:30:33+13:00

March 21st, 2024

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// Isuzu teases fully electric D-Max ute, NZ plans unknown

New Zealand might be due for another electric ute next year, with the new Isuzu D-Max BEV being teased and confirmed to go on sale for our cousins across the ditch today.

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// Bentley holds off on first EV to focus on hybrids

Luxury carmaker Bentley has announced that it will hold off on the launch of its first electric vehicle (EV) due to delays in the development of its platform, and will instead shift its focus to new plug-in hybrid models.

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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong

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// KGM announce $66,990 introductory price for Torres EVX

KGM New Zealand is introducing the Torres EVX SUV to the market on March 26, with an introductory price of $66,990.

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// Polestar 4 NZ preview: a window into the way this EV maker is doing things

So now there are four; Polestar models, that is. Polestar New Zealand is previewing its new 4 this month in its Space (it would never be anything so dull as a “dealership”) at 58 Great South Road, Newmarket, Auckland.

// Could Mazda’s ‘6e’ trademark hint at a future electrified sedan?

Mazda has officially moved to trademark the ‘Mazda 6e’ name with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, sparking significant discussion about the future of the midsize sedan.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// BMW’s first quad-motor M Performance EV spotted testing [Video]

The first quad-motor EV from BMW M was recently spotted testing in icy conditions, revealing the high-performance electric car’s sporty design.

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March 21st, 20242024-03-21T00:49:57+13:00

March 20th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron revealed, confirmed for New Zealand

German luxury carmaker Audi has peeled back the covers on its new electric SUV today, the Q6 e-tron, and it’s coming to New Zealand in mid-2025.

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// Government to stick with $38 PHEV RUC rate

Transport minister Simeon Brown is going to keep the Road User Charges (RUC) rate for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) at $38.

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// Geneva Finance shifts focus to core operations

Geneva Finance, a specialist in personal finance and vehicle loans, has announced the completion of its year-end forecast for the March 2024 financial year.

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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong

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// BMW NZ adds X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid to line-up

BMW New Zealand has announced that it will expand its local electrified offering with the new X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) later this year.

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// Five NZ dealerships win Ford President’s Award

“On behalf of the Ford Motor Company, we want to congratulate this year’s winners,” said Simon Rutherford, Managing Director, Ford New Zealand.

// BMW Group NZ announces 2023 DOTY award winners

BMW Group New Zealand recently held its Dealer Of The Year awards ceremony at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

// 2024 Mercedes-Benz A-Class arrives in local showrooms

The local arm of Mercedes-Benz has today announced that the updated A-Class line-up has arrived in New Zealand showrooms for 2024, bringing with it more standard features than ever before.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// EV Battery Prices Dropping A Lot This Year & Next

A core of the EV market, of course, is the battery market. So, aside from auto production capacity, EV production capacity is a critical element in this whole leapfrog trend or chutes and ladders trend.

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March 20th, 20242024-03-19T22:52:04+13:00

March 19th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// Automotive trade media legend Vern Whitehead dies

Vern is survived by his wife Betsy, in her own right well known within the trade and a powerhouse behind his business efforts,

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// Nissan and Honda announce plan to produce EVs together

Over the weekend, Nissan and Honda announced that they plan to co-develop electric vehicles to try and combat low-cost models from China.

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// Vote blunder lowers draft RUC

PHEV rate may drop as Parliament prepares for final stages of debate on proposals for light vehicles with plugs.

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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong

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// Skoda’s new entry-level electric SUV is going to be Epiq

Skoda has revealed the name and first images of its all-new entry-level electric SUV, and it’s Epiq.

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// Electric Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series delayed again

The eagerly anticipated battery-electric (BEV) version of the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series has encountered significant development delays, signalling a longer wait for enthusiasts and the industry alike.

// BYD among safest cars globally

The BYD Seal electric sedan was one of the safest new cars on sale globally in 2023, with the Tesla Model Y leading individual safety ratings but on older testing criteria.

// Alfa Romeo’s next sports car to be based on an American muscle car

One of the benefits of being a vehicle manufacturer under a huge multi-brand umbrella is that sharing platforms and parts is extremely easy.

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// New Zealand EV Market Seeks New Normal — Dips to 4.1%

Is it too early to tell where the New Zealand electric vehicle market will settle in the medium to long term?

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March 19th, 20242024-03-18T22:29:18+13:00

March 18th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// Polestar 4 orders open for New Zealand customers

New Zealand orders have opened for the Polestar 4 SUV coupe, with the long-range single-motor model starting at $119,900.

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// Could mistake lead to lower PHEV RUC?

A mistake by government MPs in the Transport and Infrastructure select committee could see plug-in hybrid vehicles get a discount on their Road User Charges.

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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong

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// EVs mainstream in Australia after record growth in 2023

According to Australian Electric Vehicle Industry Recap 2023, last year was another landmark for electric transport in the country with rapid EV sales and growth in charging infrastructure

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// 2025 Kia K4 teased, set to replace Cerato sedan

The likely replacement for Kia Cerato sedan is set to be revealed at the New York International Auto Show next…

// Vehicle loan demand tumbles

Credit bureau suggests axeing of CCD and drop in EV sales behind fall.

// Toyota NZ takeover? Japanese brand could account for nearly 1-in-3 cars on Kiwi roads by 2030

The chief executive of Toyota New Zealand (TNZ), Neeraj Lala, reckons the brand’s vehicles could comprise up to 30 per cent of the country’s “units in operation” (the entire registered Kiwi fleet, in other words) by the end of the decade if current trends continue.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Brake-dust particles’ electric charge might help curb emissions

Particles might be collected by exposing them to an electric field and then sweeping them away.

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March 18th, 20242024-03-18T04:29:58+13:00

March 15th, 2024

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// Ford NZ introduces a new limited-edition Ranger double cab

Following the Ranger Wildtrak X series which has now sold out, Ford New Zealand is introducing the new limited-edition Ranger Tremor double-cab pick-up.

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// Ineos debuts new chassis cab variant for Quartermaster ute

Whether you’re a tradie or overlander, the debut of the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Chassis Cab will be a welcome sight for anyone wanting to mount a flat deck, canopy, you name it, to their ute.

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// Omoda Jaecoo to set up shop in Dunedin

Dunedin will now be home to New Zealand’s newest automotive brand – Omoda Jaecoo.

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// RUCs risk ‘collapsing’ EV market

BYD and Tesla sound warning over government’s plans to introduce charges on low and zero-emissions models.

// U-turn on plates inspection

Transport agency delays changes to regime after feedback from industry. The NZTA has delayed the registration plate amendment it had planned to roll out on March 1.

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// Polestar 4 orders open for New Zealand customers

New Zealand orders have opened for the Polestar 4 SUV coupe, which has a starting price of $119,900 for the long-range single-motor model.

// EMA welcomes Government’s new employment relations priorities

The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says businesses nationwide will welcome the government’s new employment relations priorities announced by the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke Van Velden.

// MG Motor ANZ strengthens executive team for growth

MG Motor Australia and New Zealand recently appointed a suite of strategic staff in key management positions to prepare for an electrified future in both markets.

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// Waymo starts fully autonomous rides in LA tomorrow; Austin later this year

Waymo has been testing its Level 4 autonomous ride-hailing service in Los Angeles since late 2022, and is now finally ready to open up the service officially.

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March 15th, 20242024-03-15T00:04:15+13:00

March 14th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// The Porsche 911 is officially going hybrid

Porsche has announced that its flagship sports car, the 911, is officially set to become a hybrid later this year.

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// 2025 Audi A3 facelift revealed alongside rugged-looking ‘allstreet’

With the fourth-generation Audi A3 pressing on since its release four years ago, the German carmaker felt like now was the right time to give the hatchback a mid-life facelift alongside a host of new features.

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// Fourth-generation Hutchinson becomes Colonial dealer principal

The Colonial Motor Company appointed Nick Hutchinson as the new dealer principal of its subsidiary Ford and Mazda franchise, Timaru Motors, on March 1, 2024.

// Turners eyes growth in south

Company celebrates official opening of Timaru branch after “really good” feedback since soft launch last year.

// 2024 Maserati GranTurismo coupé and cabrio pricing announced

Maserati has announced local pricing for its all-new GranTurismo coupé and drop-top GranCabrio, while we’ve also been given word that the fully electric variant is due here next year.

// Kiwi-developed vehicle data provider challenges incumbents

Developed from scratch here in NZ, Autocheck is a 100% Kiwi-owned vehicle data provider, delivering live, accurate data to help with vehicle trading. Autocheck Co-Founder Mike Harvey explains more.

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March 14th, 20242024-03-14T01:57:29+13:00

March 13th, 2024

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// The most powerful Porsche of all time priced for New Zealand

Porsche has just pulled the covers off of its most powerful production model of all time, the Taycan Turbo GT, and it’s already earned two new track records before hitting the showroom floor.

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// Dumper steps down from Inchcape, Mellow takes the reins

After 24 years with the business, Inchcape New Zealand and Subaru of New Zealand managing director Wallis Dumper has elected to take voluntary redundancy and will step down from the two executive roles on March 15.

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// BMW NZ recalls over 800 cars for braking issue

The local arm of BMW has issued a recall for over 800 cars in New Zealand due to an issue with the braking system.

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// Call to lower EV road user charges

Industry bodies join forces to argue for lower fees when exemption for low and zero-emitters ends on April 1.

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// Cazoo moves to marketplace model

United Kingdom (UK) online used car platform Cazoo Group says it intends transitioning to a marketplace business model.

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// Omoda Jaecoo launch delayed, Dunedin dealer appointed

Omoda Jaecoo New Zealand has confirmed it will officially launch in April rather than March as previously advised, and it has appointed a dealer in Dunedin.

// Proposed efficiency standard divides Australian distributors

The Australian Federal Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) proposals have created division amongst local distributors as some support it and others do not.

// 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4Matic duo pricing announced

The local arm of Mercedes-AMG has today announced pricing for its updated GLC 43 4Matic, now on sale in SUV and coupé form.

// Can you make a hybrid sound cool? Exhaust specialist Milltek says yes

Milltek Sport, the UK-based performance exhaust specialist (there are a number of Kiwi outlets for the brand), has turned its attention towards enhancing the “sound, aesthetics and driving dynamics of a whole new generation of petrol/electric hybrid vehicles”.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Study: Some retailers aren’t doing much to support EV charging

In a look at 270,000 retail locations controlled by 75 major retail and fast-food chains—brands like Costco, Ikea, Walmart, and Target—only 1% offered EV charging.

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March 13th, 20242024-03-13T02:14:14+13:00

March 12th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// Bridges named NZTA chairman

Minister hails ex-MP’s “extensive experience and knowledge in transport policy and governance”.

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// Ford New Zealand managing director set to depart

After leading one of the country’s most popular car brands for eight years, Ford New Zealand managing director Simon Rutherford is set to vacate the role.

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// Lower EV RUC suggested in automotive submission

Motor Industry Association (MIA) chief executive Aimee Wiley presented the submission on behalf of all six signatories including the Motor Trade Association, New Zealand Automobile Association, EV advocacy group Drive Electric, the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA), and the Vehicle Testing New Zealand Trust.

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// Alfa Romeo Stelvio set to go electric in 2025, Giulia in 2026

Alfa Romeo has confirmed that the successors of both the Stelvio SUV and Giulia sedan will be fully electric models come their respective launches in 2025 and 2026.

// EV production cheaper than ICE by 2027, says Gartner

Next-generation battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be cheaper to produce than a comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) one by 2027.

// Dealer software firm in new hands

Company to retain Wellington office and other sites across Australasia after acquisition by “much larger organisation”.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Less is more: new Freightliner MT50e offers cheaper battery, slower charging for 2024

As other players in the electric commercial space push for ever-bigger batteries and faster charge timers, Freightliner is going the other way. It’s a bold move, and one that could pay off.

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March 12th, 20242024-03-11T23:08:56+13:00

March 11th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// Rivian reveals new platform for midsize SUV and retro crossover

Rivian has today revealed its all-new electric platform that underpins three new models, the midsize R2 SUV, midsize R3 crossover,…

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// Northland MG dealership opening in Whangarei

MG New Zealand has announced details of opening a new dealership,

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// Officials reviewing emissions rule

Industry association hopes end to uncertainty over amended legislation

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// ChargeNet installs South Island’s fastest public chargers yet

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Christchurch will benefit from the fastest public chargers available in the South Island,

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// Porsche Manthey Performance Kits for NZ: call 911, this stuff is outrageous

New Zealanders who wish to have the most awesome rear wheels you’ve ever seen fitted to their expensive Porsche sports cars should rejoice: Manthey Performance Kits are now available here, available at all four authorised Porsche NZ dealerships.

// Constellation Dealership Group acquires Auto-IT

The Perseus Operating Group of Constellation Software Inc. has purchased Auto-IT Pty Ltd, a dealer management system provider for franchise automotive, agriculture, trucking, and construction equipment markets.

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// Affordable $30k EV rumoured for Australia, NZ to miss out

Across the ditch, rumour is rife that Chinese plug-in specialists BYD are set to introduce a new affordable entry-level variant with a Toyota Corolla-rivalling sticker price. But, those rumours have been shut down for the New Zealand market.

// Rutherford to depart Ford New Zealand

Ford New Zealand managing director Simon Rutherford, who is also the current president of the Motor Industry Association, is set to move on to a new role.

// String of luxury cars hit with recall over braking issue

BMW’s New Zealand arm has confirmed that eight of its locally sold models from 2022 and 2023 have been impacted by a global recall over a potential braking issue.

// Mechanic training needs to include electric vehicles, association warns

As the number of electric vehicles on New Zealand’s roads continues to increase, EV drivers in need of repairs might have a hard time finding a mechanic qualified to fix them.

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Number Plate Surrounds  |  Registration Holders  |  Flags and Accessories  |  WOF and Service Decals  |  Key Rings and Service Tags |  Window Decals  |  Printing and Stationery  |  Promotional Products

Get in touch with your Rep or:

sales@jazzprint.co.nz  |  0800 52 99 77 | www.jazzprint.co.nz

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Australian Plug-in Vehicle Sales Exceed 10% in February 2024

It has been a very newsy month down under. The most important item has to be that Australian plug-in electric vehicle sales in February have once again exceeded 10%

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OTHER STUFF

// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

Join a private community for car dealers to vent about the industry and joke about ‘interesting’ customers. A place to rant, debate, ask for help and help others.

// Advertise Here to reach the Industry

Reach a highly targeted group of automotive industry professionals. Dealer Principal’s, Sales Managers, Parts and Service Managers, Industry Suppliers, and all the people working with them that help influence buying decisions.

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