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February 22nd, 2023

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// Hybrid SUV shake-up confirmed for heavy hitting brand

Honda will indeed bring its new Civic-based ZR-V SUV to New Zealand this year.

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// Dunedin dealership wins top prize

Toyota and Lexus celebrate excellence across network of stores with annual prizegiving.

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// Ill health forces Heartland chairperson to step down immediately

Heartland Group Holdings Limited has announced its chairperson Geoff Ricketts is stepping down with immediate effect for an indefinite period due to ill health.

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// Mercedes farewells AMG V8s with special-edition C and E Class models for NZ

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand says it has secured “only limited numbers” of C 63 S coupe/cabriolet and E 63 S sedan models that will be the last of their series to be powered by AMG’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine.

// FMA consulting on Conduct of Financial Institutions through intermediaries

The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) – is seeking feedback on proposed guidance that covers arrangements where financial institutions distribute their products and services through intermediaries such as car dealers.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// One-pedal driving in EVs isn’t efficient, says Porsche

One-pedal driving allows EV drivers to decelerate without touching the brake pedal, while ramping up regeneration to recover energy. But Porsche thinks there’s a better way.

// 2023 Nissan Ariya Sees Massive Price Cut Of Almost $9,000 In China

This comes shortly after Toyota cut prices of the bZ4X by almost $4,500 in the world’s largest EV market.

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// Power electronics for EVs report

The demand for electric vehicle (EV) power electronics will increase dramatically in the next 10 years.

// Armstrong’s supporting men’s health fundraising initiative

Armstrong’s is supporting a charitable bike ride which will travel the length of New Zealand in an effort to raise more than $400,000 for men’s health.

// Models set safety test records

Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Lexus RX impress across different areas of assessment to secure highest rating.

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February 22nd, 20232023-02-21T23:25:41+13:00

February 21st, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Honda Jazz RS returns to New Zealand

The Honda Jazz line-up in New Zealand welcomes back the popular RS variant as part of a mid-cycle shake up for the car.

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// Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets top safety rating

Five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety ratings go to the fully electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 and hybrid and petrol variants of the Lexus RX.

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// Former 2 Cheap leader to head used car startup

A prominent figure in the growth of 2 Cheap Cars is set to lead a suspiciously similar used car operation. “NZ Cheap Cars” has appointed Michael Yang as their new managing director.

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// EVs being used to power homes following cyclone

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come to the rescue after being used to power homes following the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle on parts of New Zealand’s electrical grid.

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// Geneva Finance forecasts up to 37% drop in profit from storms

Geneva Finance Limited has issued its full-year profit guidance for 2023, revising profits down.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Plug-in hybrids emit many times the claimed CO2, test suggests

Even with a full charge, PHEVs may emit far more CO2 than manufacturers claim, according to testing from a European environmental group.

// Australia’s Light Electric Vehicle Fleet Grows To 83,000 In 2022, & 79% Are BEVs

Australia’s EV market has been a bit slow compared to similar markets around the world. The good news is that the market is finally starting to show some significant traction.

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February 21st, 20232023-02-21T00:01:34+13:00

February 20th, 2023

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// Tesla recalls 360k vehicles over self-driving feature

Tesla has issued a recall for 362,758 vehicles in the US after it was discovered its Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD)…

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// Are Toyota and Suzuki partnering on mid-engined MX-5 rival?

While rumours of Toyota rebooting the MR2 sports car have been rumbling for a while,

// Sato confirms Lexus will lead BEV offensive

Toyota Motor Corporation’s new chief executive in waiting, Koji Sato, has confirmed that Lexus will lead…

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Ram 1500 REV Sold Out After Just 5 Days

Ram has stopped taking reservations for its electric truck.

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IN OTHER NEWS

// Electric Ineos off-roader in the works

Ineos Automotive has announced it is working on a smaller fully electric off-road vehicle which will join the carmaker’s lineup in 2026.

// ‘Milky Way’ the car, not the chocolate bar

Zjiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) is reportedly launching yet another new energy vehicle (NEV) brand known as ‘Milky Way’ on February 23.

// Kiwis most reliant on cars

Study shows NZ to be most car-dependent nation on the planet.

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February 20th, 20232023-02-19T22:06:40+13:00

February 16th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// When will we see a hybrid Toyota Hilux?

We can safely say that Toyota is the king of hybrids considering most of its New Zealand lineup is made up of electrified vehicles but its best selling model, the Hilux, still has no hybrid option.

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// Toyota Honorary Chairman Shoichiro Toyoda dies at 97

Honorary Chairman of Toyota, Shoichiro Toyoda, has died of heart failure at the age of 97.

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// Kiwi’s with disabilities are 3 times less likely to be employed

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// Smaller electric Ram truck rumours pick up steam

Ram is picking up its electric momentum at the moment. Recently, it debuted the production 1500 REV electric truck, and now we’re hearing more rumblings of a smaller electric pick-up in the works.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// EU Parliament Votes To Ban Sales Of ICE-Powered Cars From 2035

The new law also includes intermediate emissions reduction targets for 2030: 55 percent for cars and 50 percent for vans.

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// Hyundai Ioniq 5 customer keeps power on using V2L

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 customer and his family who live south of Auckland were without power from 8pm Sunday to about 11am on Monday, so used their EV’s vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology to power a coffee machine, toaster, fridge/freezer, water pump, and computer during Cyclone Gabrielle.

// Port reopens after cyclone

Auckland facility resumes normal operations but warns it may take weeks to “recover from lost operational time”.

// Group hails EV sales boost

BMW Group NZ reports large percentage increases for registrations of electrified models on its path to carbon neutrality.

// Industry trucking along

Transporting NZ has warned New Zealand’s supply chain is going to be impacted for some time following the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

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February 16th, 20232023-02-15T22:59:36+13:00

February 15th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// 2023 JD Power dependability survey results revealed

Japanese and South Korean luxury brands beat the Germans at their own game.

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// Toyota to focus on EVs under new management

Soon to be CEO of Toyota, Koji Sato, has wasted no time in putting a plan in place for when he takes over the role from Akio Toyoda

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// ‘You’re bloody kidding me!’ New ute for throat cancer patient

After seven rounds of chemotherapy, Rotorua’s Bruce Calkin was waiting for news to come of his results. What he wasn’t expecting was a call from the Chief Executive of Fieldays telling him he’d won a brand-new Isuzu D-Max. “You’re bloody kidding me… I can’t believe it.

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// Kiwi’s with disabilities are 3 times less likely to be employed

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// MG sports car spotted without camouflage

A spy shot of the new MG electric sports car has recently surfaced online, showing the car without camouflage.

// Tesla FSD attacked in Super Bowl advert

The Dawn Project group which has often criticised Tesla’s self-driving technology has run a Super Bowl attack advertisement allegedly showing a Tesla in full self-driving (FSD) mode hitting two mannequins and a pushchair

// Undisclosed write-off costs dealer nearly $55k

A Palmerston North used car dealership has been ordered to refund the purchase price including insurance of $54,214 of a 2018 Kia Stinger to the buyer because it failed to disclose the car had been previously written off.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Robotaxis From Zoox Hit California Streets

Autonomous driving companies are a dime a dozen. Autonomous driving companies bought by Amazon, on the other hand — well, there’s Zoox.

// What are LFP batteries and why will some Ford EVs soon have them?

Ford announced on Monday that it’s planning the installation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries into its Mustang Mach-E starting later in calendar year 2023 and its F-150 Lightning in calendar year 2024.

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// Skoda NZ prepares to launch BEV

Marque says the impending arrival of its Enyaq model signals the start of a “decade of transformation” for the company.

// Storm relief package must include vehicle loans: FSF

People with vehicle loans need to be considered by the government in its statutory relief package for homeowners affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and other extreme weather events.

// Ports of Auckland halts operations for cyclone

Ports of Auckland has paused its operations as a safety precaution while Cyclone Gabrielle hits the country.

// IPWEA Fleet 2023 conference announced

The institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) has confirmed its Australasian fleet conference will take place at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane from March 27 to 29.

// VIA webinars ‘CCS Feedback’ start

The first Imported Motor Vehicle Association (VIA) monthly webinar for 2023 is on February 14, 1pm.

// Call for emergency relief to cover vehicle loans

Industry organisation says government move to ease access to extra credit for those hit by floods and cyclone does not go far enough.

// Dealer sentenced following injury crash caused by ‘spectacularly stupid’ driving

A Blenheim car dealer has been sentenced to 40 hours community service and six months supervision after being charged for a sustained loss of traction in a Holden Monaro

// Vehicle spending edges higher

Seasonally adjusted figures reveal a slight month-on-month increase for the automotive industry.

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February 15th, 20232023-02-15T00:06:31+13:00

February 14th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Ram 1500 REV unveiled in production form

Ram Trucks has unveiled its new fully electric 1500 Revolution Electric Vehicle (REV) pick up in production form today,

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// Industry ‘call to action’

Chief executive of VIA outlines issues with clean-car policies and the way forward for the used-imports sector.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Chery To Enter UK Market With Omoda 5 SUV

The Chinese automaker wants its new Omoda brand to be considered premium and “fashion-focused”.

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// Why are car brands killing off their small, cheap cars

Yet another affordable small car nameplate appears set for the scrapheap in New Zealand, as part of a growing trend within the motoring industry.

// Arrears on vehicle loans climb

New report reveals 400,000 Kiwis overall are behind on their bills while demand for automotive loans has also dropped.

// Volkswagen New Zealand serves up its own range for all-new Amarok

Volkswagen’s all-new Amarok will serve up the same 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four and 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engines as the Ford Ranger

// Video: ‘Electric Boogie’ for electrified Jeep expansion

Jeep’s electrified expansion features among the Super Bowl 57th game’s commercials.

// Kia celebrates 7000 sales with refreshed Seltos

Since Kia launched the Seltos in New Zealand three years ago, more than 7000 units have been sold,

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February 14th, 20232023-02-14T00:12:32+13:00

February 13th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// New Volkswagen Amarok arriving in May

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles New Zealand (VWCVNZ) has released pricing and specification of the Amarok Ute range set for arrival in New Zealand in May 2023.

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// Opposition vows to improve Clean Car Standard

The National Party is promising to work with the automotive industry and make changes to legislation around the Clean Car Standard (CCS) if it’s part of the next government.

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// Five star safety ratings for new market entrants

ANCAP Safety has released five star safety ratings for the GWM Ora and Alfa Romeo Tonale which are new entrants to the Australian and New Zealand markets.

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// Dane Fisher appointed CEO of Retail and Mobility for Giltrap Group

Dane Fisher has been announced as the new CEO of Retail & Mobility for the Giltrap Group, taking over the role from Michael Giltrap, whom he will report to as Joint Managing Director alongside Richard Giltrap.

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// Kiwi’s with disabilities are 3 times less likely to be employed

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// ‘Affordability and availability’ key

Moana Blue’s general manager warns NZ’s most popular used hybrid will attract CCS changes from 2026.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Subaru again recalls 1,182 Solterras because… the wheels could fall off

Subaru has issued another recall on its first electric car, the Solterra, due to undertorqued hub bolts, related to the previous recall which encompassed both the Solterra and bZ4X.

IN OTHER NEWS

// NZ’s most popular electric car gets another price cut

For the second time in two months, Tesla has lowered pricing on its two most popular models sold in New Zealand – the Model 3 and Model Y.

// Audi NZ unveils online first

Company launches digital reservation platform to coincide with pre-sales of the Q4 e-tron.

// Fuel mandate costs avoided

MIA says biofuels mandate “not needed anyway” after government pulls the plug on it.

// New CEO for finance company

Don Atkinson secures top job at UDC, while the current chief is preparing to join the board.

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February 13th, 20232023-02-12T16:48:43+13:00

February 10th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Electric GWM Ora names its price, here soon

The GWM Ora is soon to arrive in New Zealand. And its price is sure to appeal.

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// Biofuels mandatory sales obligation not needed anyway

The Motor Industry Association (MIA) says it’s relieved the mandatory biofuels sales obligation will no longer be implemented.

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// Audi NZ introduces online reservation tool

Audi New Zealand will soon introduce its first online reservation tool in conjunction with the launch of the brand’s first compact electric SUV, the Audi Q4 e-tron, later this month.

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// Solid-state batteries – ‘hypes and hopes’

However, due to the performance limitation, environmental protection and supply chain considerations, next-generation energy storage technologies are being researched and developed,

// Association wants your input

VIA to hold monthly webinars for members to discuss pressing industry matters and share ideas.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Google says it’s finally ready to give EV drivers the fastest route

For vehicles with Google built-in, in which Google has access to the EV’s state of charge and range estimate, it will suggest the best charging stop.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Sono’s solar panel covered car undergoes first crash test

German electric carmaker Sono has confirmed its solar panel covered car, the Sion, has performed as expected following its first crash test.

// BMW has great growth in NZ EV sales

BMW electrified vehicle registrations were up 135% to 454 last year compared with 2021 as its New Zealand group shows impressive growth in electrified vehicle sales.

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February 10th, 20232023-02-10T00:15:20+13:00

February 9th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Car industry may overshoot IPCC warming target by 75%

A “Pathway Report” initiated by EV companies Polestar and Rivian shows the automotive industry could overshoot the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 1.5 degree global temperature increase limit target by more than 75% by 2050 without urgent action.

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// Updated and fresh-faced BMW X5 and X6 revealed

BMW has revealed updated versions of its X5 and X6 SUVs which feature styling tweaks, more power, new interior displays, and increased range on the plug-in hybrid model.

// Clean car eligibility warning

Dealers urged to check latest vehicle-safety ratings as some models are no longer entitled to rebates.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// XPeng Enters 4 European Countries

One of the most exciting car companies in the world — from my perspective — is the Chinese “smart EV” startup XPeng.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Lamborghini announces last-ever naturally aspirated V12 supercars

Lamborghini is finally ready to say goodbye to its iconic naturally aspirated V12 with two send-off specials – the Invencible coupe and Autentica roadster.

// Suzuki developing EVs in 2030 growth strategy

Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) has outlined its 2030 growth strategy in which it will develop six electric vehicles

// Strong global EV sales continue

About 10.5 million new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were delivered during 2022, up 55% compared to 2021.

// Scrapping biofuels mandate helps households – MTA

The Government’s decision to scrap the biofuels mandate is a win for cash-short Kiwis, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says.

// Mini electrifies sales

Marque reports growing demand for electrified models in New Zealand and other international markets.

// How Tesla owners are punishing each other

Frustrated Tesla owners are imposing a new form of vigilante justice on drivers who abuse charging sites.

// Electricarna on April 22

After COVID restrictions forced cancellation of last year’s Electricarna in New Plymouth, the EV event is back on April 22 at the city’s Tasman Prospect Park, 10am-2pm.

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February 9th, 20232023-02-08T22:36:33+13:00

February 8th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Mercedes-AMG farewelling the mighty V8 with special Final Editions

Mercedes-AMG’s brand new, freshly electrified C 63 is right around the corner, which means it’s time to say goodbye to the bellowing V8 we’ve loved for the past eight years.

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// Toyota New Zealand boss celebrates 25 years of company service

Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) chief executive Neeraj Lala attributes the company’s people and customer first culture as the factor contributing to the 25 years he has worked there.

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// Waka Kotahi updates vehicle safety ratings for 2023

Waka Kotahi has updated its vehicle safety ratings for 2023, affecting which vehicles are eligible for a Clean Car Discount (CCD).

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// Andy Cox becomes General Manager of Manheim New Zealand

Andy Cox has been promoted to General Manager of Manheim New Zealand, an automotive auction company which caters for cars, commercial vehicles, trucks, motorbikes, and more.

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// Women in Automotive boosted

The Women in Automotive Collective will develop a New Zealand-wide communication channel and national network for women in industry following the announcement it is among first grant recipients from the Inspiring Futures Foundation.

// Ora Good Cat NZ pricing

Pre-orders are open for the Ora Good Cat EV, priced from $49,990 plus on-road costs.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla Who? BYD, Polestar, & MG Taking Australia By Storm

Although MG, BYD, and Polestar are supplying electric vehicles in much smaller numbers than Tesla in Australia, those numbers are growing and these EVs are becoming more visible.

IN OTHER NEWS

// MG4 debuts Sydney in March

The MG4 will be displayed in Sydney at the Fully Charged Live show featuring “almost every EV” on March 11 and 12.

// Evnex and Z partner on EV charging

Z Energy (Z) and smart charging manufacturer Evnex are partnering to rollout more than a thousand smart EV chargers to homes and small businesses.

// Mini electrics charge ahead

Growing enthusiasm for the Mini Electric Hatch demonstrated worldwide was echoed in New Zealand where its sales increased 191% in 2022 compared with 2021.

// Flood help for members

MTA contacting business owners affected by flooding to offer support and assistance.

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February 8th, 20232023-02-07T23:56:44+13:00
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