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May 18th, 2023

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// Helping women into industry

Collective’s founder says making the automotive sector more appealing to women “makes smart business sense”.

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// CCS credits traded from June 1

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) confirms Clean Car Standard (CCS) CO2 credit trading can apply from June 1 this year, says the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA).

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// IONIQ 6 arrival signals growth for Hyundai BEV family

The arrival of the IONIQ 6 sedan signals further growth for Hyundai’s family of battery-electric vehicles in the New Zealand market.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// State Supreme Court Reverses Ban On Tesla Store Sales

Several states still make it illegal for Tesla to sell its cars without using a franchised dealership model, but Tesla is winning.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Electrified Jeep 4xe range now available in NZ

Jeep New Zealand has today announced that its electrified range of 4xe models is now available for Kiwi customers to order.

// Car ratings cover health impacts

Expert data incorporated into Rightcar results to show vehicles’ effects on air pollution.

// Fuso NZ offers eCanter rebate

Fuso New Zealand is offering a “while stocks last” rebate on its eCanter, which it says significantly reduces the entry cost for operators.

// Styling pack priced at $9k

Get “ready to rock” with RTR option on blue oval’s fully electric Mach-E.

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May 18th, 20232023-05-17T23:44:14+12:00

May 17th, 2023

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// Clean Car Discount vital for luring new brands to NZ, says Opel

Opel New Zealand commercial manager Noah Robertson has issued praise for the government’s Clean Car Discount, reiterating the scheme’s role in luring Opel back to our local market.

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// E-Tourneo Courier set for NZ

All-electric multi-activity vehicle slated to join blue oval’s line-up in this country during 2025.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn’s Quiet Executive Leadership

While many Tesla fans are familiar with CEO Elon Musk’s unique management style, there is another executive who has helped implement his vision and keep the company moving forward.

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// Ford Bronco reportedly spotted in right-hand drive

A report has surfaced online that a right-hand drive Ford Bronco has been seen in Australia, suggesting the model could go on sale down under and in New Zealand.

// Budget: Butter, jam – or dripping?

A “no-frills” bread and butter budget is forecast on Thursday, May 18, with Genuine Vehicle Group director and general manager Hayden Johnston not expecting much for the automotive industry.

// Automotive spending slides

Overall retail card spending increases despite consumers pulling back when it comes to splashing out on motor vehicles.

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May 17th, 20232023-05-16T23:04:22+12:00

May 16th, 2023

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// OTA update for Tesla EVs in China to fix braking issues

Tesla expects an over-the-air (OTA) software update to fix 1.1 million vehicles in China with braking and acceleration issues.

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// Toyota NZ boosts funding for youth road safety education programme

Toyota New Zealand is providing a funding boost to the Road Safety Education Limited RYDA programme, to support it’s goal to save lives by providing road safety education to the country’s youth (rangitahi).

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// Volvo poised to reveal pocket-sized EX30 SUV

Volvo has some big small news for us, after recently releasing a teaser of its new fully electric EX30 which is set to be revealed early next month.

// Two Tesla models get axed from New Zealand lineup

Tesla is axing two key models in its New Zealand lineup after the manufacturer decided it will no longer produce the Model S and Model X in right-hand drive form.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla starts monitoring drivers for yawns and eye blinking

Tesla is stepping up its in-car driver monitoring as it starts to count yawns, blinks, and more to track how drowsy the driver is.

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// Automarque opens BYD Lower Hutt showroom

Automarque has opened its new BYD showroom at 25 Rutherford Street in Lower Hutt, at the Melling roundabout.

// Shifting to Euro 5 and Euro 6

Government calls for views on used imports moving from Euro 4 to 5 and new light vehicles up to Euro 6.

// Focus of emissions rule

MoT says moving to Euro 5 for used imports and Euro 6 for new cars will reduce long-term harm to health.

// Aston Martin DB12 teased ahead of unveiling

Just a few days after the chairman of Aston Martin, Lawrence Stroll, indicated that the brand will reveal eight new models by 2026, it has teased what is understood to be the DB12.

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May 16th, 20232023-05-15T22:51:22+12:00

May 15th, 2023

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// Tesla cans Model S for right-hand drive markets

Tesla has told local customers holding an order for a new right-hand drive Model S that it is no longer able to fulfil it and the order will be cancelled and any deposits or payments made will be refunded in full.

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// Euro 6 emissions standards for new and used cars in talks

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) in New Zealand has proposed changes to legislation that will see new and used imports be required to meet more strict Euro 6 emissions standards.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// NIO May Offer EVs With Solid-State Batteries This Year

While it seems far-fetched, a recent filing shows NIO may soon offer upgraded batteries from semi-solid-state battery supplier WeLion.

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// Polestar reports development delays and headcount freeze

Polestar has reported record first quarter deliveries of 12,076 cars, up 26% year on year and says it enters the second quarter with good commercial momentum .

// AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Michael Wood interview reactions

This week, Graeme Macdonald and David Crawford join Richard to analyse and react to his interview with transport minister Michael Wood on the changes to the Clean Car Discount.

// Autosure celebrates key employee’s 15-year tenure

Autosure is celebrating Bruce Davidson’s 15 year tenure with the company this month, following his MVP award in January 2022 “for doing such an amazing job.”

// Trade training ‘heavy priority’

MTA urges decision-makers to retain vital industry input to help “super-charge skills supply”.

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May 15th, 20232023-05-14T22:28:41+12:00

May 12th, 2023

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// Mercedes-Benz EQE scores five star safety rating

ANCAP has awarded the maximum five star safety rating for the fully electric Mercedes-Benz EQE after the car underwent a series of crash and safety tests.

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// Webinars to deliver CCS low-down

Agency running online events on how the clean car standard will be different from June.

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// Willett appointed interim VIA board chair

Frank Willett has been appointed as the interim chair of the VIA board from May 11, 2023, until the next annual general meeting.

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// MG4 EV hatchback offered in NZ with impressive 530km range

Some good news for New Zealand buyers with an eye on the high-tech new MG4 hatchback.

// Automotive body calls for mandatory emissions testing in NZ

The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is calling on the next New Zealand Government to implement mandatory emissions testing for vehicles undergoing a Warrant of Fitness (WOF) after members of the automotive industry described current standards as a “joke”.

// Turners ‘getting stronger’

CEO tells investors how the demise of smaller dealerships is helping it make market gains.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Most US Dealers Don’t Have Any EVs & Almost Half Refuse To Sell EVs: Report

On the flip side, 44% of the dealers that don’t have EVs to sell would love to sell them if they had access to them.

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// Volkswagen Amarok lands in NZ

It’s been a few years since we’ve toasted the arrival of the Volkswagen Amarok, debuting way back in 2010.

// Jeep NZ to recall 3500 diesel vehicles

A Jeep New Zealand spokesperson has confirmed that around 3500 WK-series Grand Cherokee models from 2014 to 2020 fitted with the 3-litre six-cylinder turbo diesel will be subject to a recall which is launching soon in the United States.

// Isuzu to preview e-truck platform

Isuzu Australia is bringing in a Japanese production spec of the brand’s recently released global battery electric truck platform.

// Green finance to get $300m Govt funding boost

An additional $300 million will be allocated from Budget 2023 (May 18) to support emission reduction projects through New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF).

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May 12th, 20232023-05-11T23:32:07+12:00

May 11th, 2023

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// MTA’s call to action released

Several serious challenges facing the automotive industry need to be addressed by the next government for the benefit of all New Zealanders.

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// CCS changes outlined in webinars

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is running webinars on the Clean Car Standard (CCS) changes that take effect on June 1.

// Car finance warning over loan woes

A consumer watchdog says irresponsible lending is causing car buyers to get fleeced, with one paying $30,000 for a vehicle worth only $7000.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Mini EVs Could Be An Important Step In The Transition To Electric Mobility

When more affordable smartphones became a reality some years ago, they led to a complete revolution in the access to telecommunications and financial services sectors.

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// Alpine previews production hot hatch EV with A290_β

Just because we’re heading into the age of electric cars doesn’t mean we have to forgo the excitement many sporty combustion-powered hatchbacks have given us over the years.

// Ford E-Transit hydrogen trial

A three-year trial of hydrogen fuel cell technology (FCEV) is planned to gauge the potential for hydrogen as an on-board energy source for Ford’s E-Transit.

// Sir Colin Giltrap vacates group chairmanship

Giltrap Group Holdings founder Sir Colin Giltrap has reportedly stepped down as chair with sons Richard and Michael Giltrap now equal shareholders.

// A new Wolf comes to town

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles New Zealand (VWCVNZ) has launched four new variants of the all-new Amarok (Inuit for Wolf) to the market with prices starting from $65,000 for the entry level 2-litre (125kW/405Nm) Life model.

// One of Skoda’s most important models set to go electric

One of Skoda’s best-selling nameplates, the Karoq SUV, is destined to go electric in the coming years.

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May 11th, 20232023-05-10T22:50:34+12:00

May 10th, 2023

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// Pricing for local MG4 lineup confirmed

MG Motor New Zealand has confirmed pricing and specification of the fully electric MG4 hatchback which will arrive in three different flavours.

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// VIA May 9 webinar to discuss CCD changes

VIA is reminding its membership that it is hosting a webinar at 1.30pm on May 9 to discuss changes to the Clean Car Discount.

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// Stolen EVO recovered after dealer rammed

One of three Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (EVO) vehicles stolen from a used car dealers property in Palmerston North has been recovered after the owner was rammed in his car by the alleged thieves.

// Vehicle delivery times blow out

Autohub NZ’s boss warns problems across the Tasman mean imports are taking months rather than weeks to arrive here.

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// “Plug and play” kit for classic Mini electric starts under $20,000

The EV kit is designed to drop into the existing vehicle’s structure and may be the simplest and cheapest way to achieve an electric classic Mini.

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// BYD Atto 3 leads April new BEV registrations

April registrations of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were led by the BYD Atto 3 (184 units), Tesla Model Y (127 units) and MG ZS (112 units), says Motor Industry Association (MIA) chief executive Aimee Wiley.

// Turners hails most-trusted gong

Company committed to keeping its “hard-won reputation” after scooping a number of awards.

// Saudi firm offers $800m for Ateco Group

A Saudi Arabian firm has offered $AU800 million ($NZ854 million) for the acquisition of Ateco Group, started New Zealand-born businessman Neville Crichton.

// EV Torque – The Empire (of combustion engines) Strikes Back

Well, within days of suggesting the ICE era was all but over in the European Union, Germany orchestrated a last-minute reprieve.

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May 10th, 20232023-05-09T23:33:01+12:00

May 9th, 2023

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// Tesla ups Model 3 and Y NZ prices

After dropping prices for its NZ Model 3 and Model Y in January, February and April, Tesla has now increased prices on its two key sellers.

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// Avanti Finance acquires assets from Limelight Financial Services

Avanti Finance has acquired the digital assets from Limelight Financial Services in which it will use to bolster its online offering.

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// New generation Amarok arrives

Volkswagen’s new generation Amarok range is now arriving at dealerships across New Zealand with pre-orders among the highest seen for the brand.

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// Installing EV Chargers Is A Booming Business For Electricians

EVs and EV chargers go hand and hand. But often the electricians that install these charging systems are overlooked.

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// Hyundai Ioniq 5 N shows off fake engine sound with crackles and pops

Hyundai has released the second teaser video for its Ioniq 5 N hot hatch, a performance version of the fully electric five-door, revealing its fake engine sound with crackles and pops.

// NZ EV charging change

New research by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) shows increased use of public EV chargers – from 49% in 2021 to 76% this year – mostly for long trips.

// World’s first electric car charging motorway coming in 2025

For as long as electric vehicles have been mainstream, companies all over the world have been trying to engineer passive, convenient charging solutions.

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May 9th, 20232023-05-08T22:05:36+12:00

May 8th, 2023

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// Ford NZ to continue selling Ranger V6 despite Clean Car changes video

Ford offers both a turbo-diesel V6 and an EcoBoost petrol V6 in its Ranger line-up, with the latter featuring in the …

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// Ford confirms it is planning to make an electric 7-seater SUV video

Ford CEO Jim Farley says that a three-row EV family car could be just what the brand needs.

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// Fisker Delivers 1st Ocean SUV

In a press release, Fisker announces that the first customer has taken delivery of the brand-new Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV. It has been 10…

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// Often forgotten electric car gets huge update, for free video

Lexus announces critical surprise update for its first electric model, the UX300e.

// Aussie report recommends electrifying commercials before passenger cars

Sydney-based logistics software start up Adiona Tech has released its electric vehicle report ‘Connected Thinking’ on…

// Mixed fortunes at border

Used-vehicle imports up year-on-year, but fell on a monthly basis.

// Value of EV imports hits high

Stats NZ reveals “clear shift towards electric power among New Zealanders”.

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May 8th, 20232023-05-07T21:19:21+12:00

May 5th, 2023

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// Honda ZR-V now on sale in New Zealand

Honda has a new SUV in its local ‘stores’ with the arrival of the ZR-V. That’s a new nameplate for Honda NZ, adding an SUV offering to the line up which has been missing the HR-V since late last year. On that Harvey note, its replacement is still a year…

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// Have your say on manifesto

VIA seeks feedback from members as it seeks to put policies and future approach in writing.

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// Dealer fined $22K for non-disclosure of crash history

A car dealership faces a hefty fine of over $22,000 after neglecting to inform a customer that the vehicle they purchased had previously been declared a write-off due to a severe accident.

// Facebook bans US dealers from marketplace

In a move that impacts car dealers in the United States, Facebook Marketplace no longer permits authorised dealers to post used car listings on the platform via their Facebook business pages.

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// 2023 Rivian R1S Gets Top Safety Pick+ Rating From IIHS

The all-electric SUV joins the R1T pickup in receiving the top-tier safety award.

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// Big battery update for Lexus UX300e

The UX300e battery is shifting from 54.3kWh to 72.8kWh, which increases the driving range by more than 40% to 450km under the WLTP standard.

// New low for dealer numbers

The traders register has been shrinking every month since June last year, with 15 dealers dropping off the list in April alone.

// Ford posts US$1.76B 1Q profit largely on gas-powered vehicles

Ford Motor Co. made US$1.76 billion last quarter, swinging into the black from a US$3.1 billion net loss for the same period a year ago.

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