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January 26th, 2023

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// Polestar 2 gets fresh looks and more power for 2024

The Polestar 2 has been given a major update for the 2024 model, with features like refreshed styling, increased performance, quicker charging, longer range batteries, and a rear-wheel drive variant now making an appearance.

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// This Toyota Yaris just sold for over $200k

What could be the most expensive Toyota Yaris of all time just went under the hammer in Japan for over $200k.

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// MTA: Government must prioritise automotive sector before general election

The Motor Trade Association of New Zealand (MTA) says incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins and his team must prioritise the automotive sector before the October election.

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// Revealed: BMW debuts 405kW M3 CS super sedan

BMW’s staggering M3 sports sedan now has a new flagship-within-a-flagship – the M3 CS.

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// Ford patents magnetic charging connector: MagSafe for EVs?

In a proposed and patented charging connector, Ford would use a magnetic system to help align physical charge pins precisely.

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// Musk reportedly oversaw Tesla self-driving video

Emails obtained by Bloomberg indicate Tesla chief executive Elon Musk knew its 2016 self-driving demonstration was staged.

// Trust to protect moana

Port company to provide $100,000 a year for 15 years to safeguard harbour and Hauraki Gulf.

// Jolt and BMW join to expand NZ EV charging

BMW has partnered with EV charge point operator Jolt to contribute to the rollout of a New Zealand fast charging network.

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January 26th, 20232023-01-25T22:18:01+13:00

January 25th, 2023

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// Multiple recalls for Audi

Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Ram also call back models after detecting a range of potential problems.

// Car companies skipping plug-in hybrids in race for electrification

Japanese manufacturer Subaru is reportedly cutting its plug-in hybrid development programme short to instead focus on conventional hybrids and fully electric vehicles.

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// Kia just leaked what is likely a first look at the 2024 EV9 specs, here’s what to expect

The highly anticipated 2024 Kia EV9 will debut this year with a bold design and a slew of innovative features.

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// GM to invest $1.3 billion into V8 manufacturing

General Motors (GM) has announced that it will invest $854 million ($NZ1.315) into its sixth-generation small block V8 manufacturing facilities,

// Electric Volkswagen off-roader to use Ford Ranger chassis?

Volkswagen is currently eyeing up a new fully electric off-roader that will be based on the Ford Ranger chassis.

// Car yard catches out crook

Dealership releases footage of man believed to be trying to steal catalytic converters in a late-night raid.

// Equipping the automotive aftermarket beyond 2023

Australasia’s largest education led automotive convention, Autocare 2023, will take place on June 9/10 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

// Pilot training scheme success

Employees of Turners complete external courses in business fundamentals and leadership.

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January 25th, 20232023-01-24T22:36:29+13:00

January 24th, 2023

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// Turners 2022 class graduates with flying colours

Turners Auto Retail says over the past few years it has been building a strong internal training programme to support its people to learn and grow.

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// Chris Hipkins ‘practical’ PM

The automotive industry is waiting to see what incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins will do.

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// Audi Activesphere concept teased ahead of debut

Audi has released a new teaser showcasing its new Activesphere concept ahead of the vehicle’s official debut later this week.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Nikola has a mobile hydrogen station for fuel-cell trucks

The company says the first mobile hydrogen refueling unit has been released for market operation, and the concept will be displayed next week.

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// Video: Aptera’s ‘Launch Edition’ announced

Aptera has announced its “Launch Edition”, which it says is the first series of more than 40,000 orders for its mainly solar-powered fleet.

// Mini partners with Sydney WorldPride 2023

To champion its message of connection by uniting the LGBTQIA+ community in one ‘Big Love Story’, Mini has partnered with Sydney WorldPride 2023 on a global campaign.

// Finance law views sought

Have your say as government seeks feedback on extending lending laws to buy now, pay later sector.

// Road transport costs to rise in February

Businesses and consumers should prepare for increased transport costs as road user charge increases and Russian diesel sanctions take effect in February, says national road freight industry group Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand.

// Economic pessimism deepens

New survey reveals business sentiment is at a new low and retail spending is tipped to slow throughout the year.

// Study reveals which car owners have the highest IQ

Apparently, Skoda drivers are most likely to have the highest levels of intelligence, alongside those that own white cars.

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January 24th, 20232023-01-24T00:39:22+13:00

January 23rd, 2023

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// First GR Corolla ballot February 1

Knowing that demand for the $74,990 GR Corolla will outstrip supply, Toyota New Zealand has decided to hold three ballots for the first 150 cars in 2023.

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// First-ever Ford Everest Wildtrak on its way to NZ

Ford New Zealand has announced that the first-ever Everest Wildtrak will arrive in the country in July, 2023. We’ve only…

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// Turn ZS off before charging MG warns

MG Motor New Zealand is advising users to read the handbook for their ZS EV before charging it, to avoid an issue that has left a number of users stranded

// Kia, Hyundai thefts using USB cords on the rise in TikTok trend video

Police in the US are warning car owners of a TikTok challenge that is inspiring car thieves to target Hyundai and Kia vehicles by exploiting a manufacturing defect that allows them to easily be hot-wired with a USB phone charger cord.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Report: GM considering $30,000(US) small electric pickup

Chevy or not, if GM moves fast, it might have the only inexpensive electric pickup available in the U.S.

// BMW’s Excellent Solid-State EV Battery Adventure

The solid-state EV battery of the future is not quite there yet, but BMW Group has seen enough to nail down an R&D partnership with the US battery innovator Solid Power.

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// Ineos Grenadier dual-cab ute spotted testing

Spy shots of the dual-cab ute Ineos Grenadier have surfaced online, showing the model in what looks to be production…

// Audi, Porsche electric supercar pairing recalled Down Under video

Two of the fastest EVs on sale grapple with suspension issue.

// Prominent dealer supports Bruce McLaren engineering scholarship

University of Auckland (UOA) students Sabrina Yarndley and Joshua Cates are the latest recipients of the Bruce McLaren automotive scholarship and three-month internship at McLaren Automotive in the United Kingdom.

// Car brands still scrambling to recall cars with faulty airbags

More cars recalled in NZ over Takata airbags, Waka Kotahi says we’re on the home stretch.

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January 23rd, 20232023-01-22T21:20:26+13:00

January 20th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// This US state wants to ban the sale of EVs

While the rest of the world is planning to ban ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, this US state is planning to do the opposite.

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// MMNZ says CCD is a key selling feature

An in-house survey of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners (PHEV) by Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has revealed that only three in 10 customers would have made the same purchase decision without the Clean Car Discount rebate.

// End nigh for road-user charges discount

Waka Kotahi outlines how the transition back to standard rates will work for owners of diesel vehicles next month.

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// Sony And Honda To Lease The Afeela EV Over 5 to 10-Year Terms

The Sony-Honda Afeela will be quite pricey, but subscribing to it over many years will be easier on the budget.

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// Ford debuts adventurous new SUV with a familiar name

Ford has unveiled a new trim-level for its popular Everest 7-seater SUV – and it comes with a name that will be familiar to most readers.

// Electric Jeep Avenger 1st Edition pre-orders open in Europe

The European Car of the Year 2023 Jeep Avenger 1st Edition is priced from about NZ$70,000 (A$64,794) (36,500 pounds) on the road (OTR) in Europe where pre-orders for it have opened.

// EMD marketer moving from cars to consumer appliances

European Motor Distributors’ group head of digital and customer experience Sara Pastor Ruprichova is moving from the automotive distribution industry to consumer appliances.

// Tesla offered with home purchase

A West Auckland real estate agent is offering a Tesla to go with the purchase of a $1 million home in “Block 3” at Anson Westgate.

// Failure to disclose statutory-write off costs Auckland dealer $7k

A Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal order over a statutorily written-off vehicle imported used from Australia, is a reminder to registered traders that absence of knowledge proves no defence.

// Inchcape expanding Asia-Pacific distribution footprint

Global automotive distributor, Inchcape, is expanding its APAC distribution footprint by entering the Phillipines market with seven brands.

// Spending on vehicles up $17m

Automotive industry records the biggest quarterly increase of all the retail sectors in percentage terms, despite numbers dropping in the month of December.

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January 20th, 20232023-01-20T00:14:35+13:00

January 19th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Electrified Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray revealed

Chevrolet is celebrating the 70th birthday of the Corvette this week by giving the model a new electrified drivetrain and all-wheel drive, transforming it from the Stingray to the E-Ray.

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// February 1 world premiere for Mazda CX-90

Mazda Motor Corporation will unveil its new flagship the CX-90 SUV which is equipped with an inline six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine in a world premiere on February 1.

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// New Kona in Korea with March announcement for other markets

Hyundai has revealed details about its new generation Kona small SUV for Korea, with information about the global model coming in March and likely to include Australia and New Zealand.

// Tiny 3D materials may make fuel cells more efficient

Researchers have developed a technique for creating nanoscale materials with unique chemical and physical properties that they say could eventually make hydrogen fuel cells cheaper and more sustainable.

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// Tesla is spotted assembling giant casting machine for Cybertruck production

Tesla has been spotted assembling its giant new casting machine for Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas.

// EVs Will Make SUVs Extinct According To Citroen Boss

Aerodynamics, weight, and cost will all play their part, according to Vincent Cobée.

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// Suzuki Jimny five-door under consideration for NZ market

Suzuki New Zealand says the Jimny five-door which was recently shown at the Auto Expo in India is under consideration for the local market.

// SUVs dominate Kiwi market

Motor Industry Association sheds light on how different types of new vehicles and segments performed in 2022.

// The one awkward problem with plug-in hybrids

In the eternal debate around electric vehicles and how viable they are for the everyday commuter, the plug-in hybrid is often classed as the safe middle-ground alternative.

// Call for views on emissions

Government seeking feedback on shifting towards a low-emissions future in an inclusive way.

// Hilux sales, supply issues hamper Toyota New Zealand’s Clean Car ambition

Strong hybrid vehicle action has kept Toyota New Zealand on its sustainability mission, but the market leader’s fleet average CO2 improvement drive stalled in 2022, with its Lexus luxury brand instead showing the way.

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January 19th, 20232023-01-18T22:34:23+13:00

January 18, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Feebate scheme forks out $203.5m

Government set to ponder adjusting levels of rebates and penalties after only gathering $105.1m in fees.

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// BYD appoints nationwide panel repair network

BYD Auto New Zealand has today announced the appointment of a nationwide panel and paint repair network which will support the brand’s customers and growing fleet of models.

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// Aptera solar car launch Saturday

Solar car manufacturer Aptera announces its “launch edition” specifications and features in a global webinar on January 21 at 7am New Zealand Daylight Time.

// Automotive sector sees growth in job applications and salaries, Trade Me data shows

The automotive sector is among a number of New Zealand industries experiencing growth in both job applications and salaries, according to the latest data from Trade Me Jobs.

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// Tesla Roadster 2.0 To Improve On Every Metric Of 2017 Prototype

Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen says the long-overdue second-generation Roadster will be worth the wait.

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// Vanwall unveils Vandervell S as first street legal model

Vanwall, a name most commonly associated with racing, has just unveiled the Vandervell S as its very first street legal model in its new range.

// Demand for petrol-power falls

Analysis of the new-vehicle market reveals shift towards EVs as the percentage of ICE-powered models sold dwindles.

// Dead batteries in used hybrids set to become future focus

Toyota New Zealand has said that it wants to ramp up its focus on electrified vehicle battery recycling, specifically in regards to batteries coming into the country via used hybrids from Japan.

// Toyota wants Kiwis to buy fewer diesel Hilux utes

As it pushes to further reduce its emissions output, Toyota New Zealand has reiterated that it wants to sell fewer Hilux utes to local customers.

// Renault’s bidirectional charger deployed by 2030

Renault Group and research organization CEA have jointly developed over three years a new electronic power converter architecture directly integrated into the vehicle’s charger,

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January 18, 20232023-01-18T00:12:22+13:00

January 17th, 2023

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// Electrifying times for Toyota NZ

Company celebrates sales success for its Toyota and Lexus brands in 2022 while also cutting emissions.

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// Toyota New Zealand adds GR Sport model to Yaris Cross range

Toyota New Zealand has introduced a new GR Sport grade to the Yaris Cross compact SUV family, which was inspired by its motorsport division, Toyota Gazoo Racing.

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// Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV revealed

The Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model that uses a rotary engine as a generator, has been unveiled by the Mazda Motor Corporation at the Brussels Motor Show.

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// Clean car standard errors

Transport agency gives steer to vehicle certifiers and importers on how to avoid mistakes in system.

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// Wyoming Moves To Ban Sales Of New Electric Vehicles By 2035

The bizarre resolution is most likely nothing more than a cry for help.

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// Ioniq 6 Euro NCAP ‘best’ large family car

Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 has been awarded ‘Best in Class’ of 2022 by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) in the ‘Large Family Car’ category.

// Kia EV6 is ‘North American Utility Vehicle of the Year’

The Kia EV6 has been named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year by the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury of 50 automotive experts.

// BYD Seal and limited-edition Atto 3 at Auto Expo 2023

The new luxury model BYD Seal and a limited-edition Atto 3 were presented at the Auto Expo 2023 in India.

// Mini partners with Sydney WorldPride 2023

To champion its message of connection by uniting the LGBTQIA+ community in one ‘Big Love Story’, Mini has partnered with Sydney WorldPride 2023 on a global campaign.

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January 17th, 20232023-01-17T00:36:27+13:00

January 16th, 2023

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// 2024 Nissan GT-R is the same, but different

The 2024 Nissan GT-R has been revealed in Japan today, but it isn’t the next-generation model many of you would have been hoping for.

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// Kiwi off-road favourite gets bigger and goes hybrid

Suzuki has been testing a 5-door version of its eternally popular Jimny for years now, making it one of the worst-kept secrets in motoring.

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// Toyota pushes zero-emission goals by converting old models

To accelerate the global move toward sustainable vehicles, Toyota is suggesting simply replacing the inner workings of vehicles already on the roads with cleaner technology like fuel cells and electric motors.

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// Jeep’s First EV Named European Car Of The Year

Jeep’s first fully electric model, the Avenger, has been crowned European Car of the Year.

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// Toyota confirms crossover with a sporty side for NZ

Toyota New Zealand has announced that it will soon add a new performance-inspired variant to its Yaris Cross line-up.

// EV exec slams ‘corrupt’ mining industry, but says it’s a ‘great opportunity’ for Australia

As the head of sustainability for Polestar, Klarén’s job is to push boundaries in the automotive business, occasionally pushing people out of their comfort zone.

// Views sought on IP rules

Regulator seeks input on guidelines around intellectual property rights.

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January 16th, 20232023-01-15T20:02:36+13:00

January 13th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Suzuki EV planned by 2025

Suzuki’s EV concept model eVX has debuted at India’s Auto Expo 2023, which runs from January 13-18 (public days) and includes press days on January 11 and 12.

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// MTF appoints chief commercial officer

Natasha Callister tasked with helping improve customer experience as she brings her skills to the finance sector.

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// Toyota NZ considering Hilux GR Sport

Toyota New Zealand says the Hilux GR Sport is under consideration for our market and it expects to make announcement about this in the first quarter.

// Fiat NZ welcomes new Series 8 Ducato

Fiat Professional New Zealand is marking the arrival of the award-winning Series 8 Ducato to the local market.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Toyota Hilux Hydrogen Fuel Cell Pickup Prototype Unveiled

Pickups dominates sales in many markets around the world. In the USA, the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling truck for 46 consecutive years

// Hyundai Ioniq 5 with e-corner tech turns on a dime

With e-corner, the Ioniq 5 can crab sideways like a GMC Hummer EV, or turn in place much like the “tank turn” maneuver exhibited by Rivian and Mercedes-Benz EQG prototypes.

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// Next-generation Mercedes-AMG GT coupe leaked

The next-generation Mercedes-AMG GT has been leaked online, showing the model in coupe form ahead of an official unveiling later this year.

// Sales of electrified vehicles almost doubled in 2022

New Zealanders are continuing to make the shift from gas guzzlers to greener options with almost double the amount of electrified vehicles being sold last year compared to 2021.

// Ford hikes Ranger pricing as Clean Car Standard comes into effect

Ford has bumped the pricing of the best-selling Ranger ute, starting in January.

// Toyota New Zealand adds GR Sport model to Yaris Cross SUV

Not to be confused with the full Gazoo Racing-developed models like GR Yaris, GR Supra and the forthcoming GR Corolla (you’ll notice the “GR” comes before the model names in those, because it’s a brand in its own right),

// Fiat Metaverse Store World premiere

Fiat returned to the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, with two major exhibits starring the New 500 electric.

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January 13th, 20232023-01-12T22:53:25+13:00
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