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November 30th, 2022

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// BYD to expand New Zealand dealer network

BYD New Zealand has announced it will be opening four new dealerships before the end of 2022, with a further five to open in the next six months.

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// ChargeNet prices change November 30

ChargeNet has issued a reminder that its EV charging price structure changes from November 30.

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// Toyota NZ sets science-based CO2 reduction targets to 2030 and beyond.

Toyota New Zealand is committing to reduce its total carbon emissions by a minimum of 46% by 2030 (off 2019 levels) in the launch of its annual Sustainability Report.

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// Lancia officially reborn with new logo

Lancia is officially making its return with the reveal of a new logo and design concept that will set the tone for its future models.

// On alert over China’s stink bugs

Biosecurity NZ also reports more than 270 dead BMSBs have been discovered on ro-ros in the first two months of risk season.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Electric truck survey: Millennials can’t wait for Toyota Tacoma EV

Most electric pickups currently in the works are big, full-size trucks. But a new electric truck survey from Autolist indicates there could be significant demand—particularly among millennials—for something smaller.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Hyundai 2023 Ioniq 6 appearing at Fieldays

The Hyundai 2023 Ioniq 6 “electrified streamliner” makes its New Zealand debut at National Fieldays on Wednesday November 30.

// Range Rover pair awarded five-star safety ratings

Both the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport have been awarded a five-star safety rating in the latest round of ANCAP tests.

// Kia’s updated Seltos landing early next year

Just released in Australia, (we have to wait until next year) the 2023 Seltos, Kia’s popular small SUV, has been ‘tweaked’ inside and out, been updated technically and given a new generation powertrain.

// Toyota bZ4X tested in Scandinavia and achieves just half the advertised range

Scandinavian journalists have tested the Toyota bZ4X, saying the vehicle could only travel half the advertised range.

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

November 30th, 20222022-11-30T00:06:02+13:00

November 29th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// MG will donate to Red Cross with every test drive

For the third year in a row, MG New Zealand and its dealer network will participate in a generous test drive initiative to raise money for the Red Cross.

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// SsangYong electric ute in the works

Following its rescue from bankruptcy earlier this year, SsangYong is now planning to make an electric ute, one of three future models.

// Standard tipped to drive up prices

Industry predicts increase of up to 25 percent for used cars, while new models may climb by 10 percent.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// VinFast Exports First Electric Cars From Vietnam To The US

The company sent 999 VF 8, which should arrive in December.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Dealer drives McLaren to Extreme E podium

Dunedin Suzuki dealer Emma Gilmour has helped the Neom McLaren Extreme E team to second place in the final round five of the season’s electric racing.

// US commits to 100% zero-emission trucks by 2040

The United States has joined New Zealand and more than 20 other countries in an agreement to support 100% new zero-emission medium-and heavy-duty vehicle sales by 2040.

// Investigation into vehicles involved in crashes, badly repaired and sold

The agency in charge of the country’s land transport system has confirmed investigations are ongoing into vehicles which have likely been in crashes, badly repaired, warranted and sold without the purchaser knowing.

// Countdown to awards continues

Details emerge of the models for the last three categories of annual Car of the Year contest.

// Marque to celebrate new facility

Pavilion opening at Auckland store is designed to recognise Honda’s Type R and motorsport history.

// The Fuell Fllow has hit production (again)

Eric Buell’s newest venture, Fuell, has put its electric commuter bike back into production after Covid disrupted the original run.

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

November 29th, 20222022-11-29T00:26:10+13:00

November 28th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// BMW 3.0 CSL pays homage to M’s past

BMW M has unveiled one last model in celebration of its 50th anniversary which is said to combine five decades…

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// Honda Newmarket Type R Pavilion grand opening planned

From December 2 to 4, Honda New Zealand will celebrate the launch of the Type R Pavilion at its flagship Newmarket store with a grand opening promotion.

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// Mitsubishi says no Triton PHEV coming in 2023

Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand head of marketing and corporate affairs Reece Congdon has confirmed that a Triton ute plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) will not be coming to the market in 2023.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla now detects Autopilot cheating devices

Tesla is now starting to detect Autopilot cheating devices that enable you not to hold the steering wheel, and it is acting on it if you use it.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Nissan Pathfinder returns to NZ

The Nissan Pathfinder is back in the New Zealand line-up after a couple of years being MIA.

// AA, Mitsubishi star in NZ customer leadership index

The Automobile Association and Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand have both starred in the latest Kantar Customer Leadership Index, with multiple other motor trade brands also featuring.

// HeadCelebration of long-service
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Automotive group holds special event to recognize staff who have completed 1,508 years of combined service.

// ‘Forward looking’ safety vision

Ancap and Euro NCAP team up to set pathway for an expanding focus on vehicle safety by 2030.

// New 2023 Nissan X-Trail lands

Nissan is set for a rollercoaster year in 2023 with at least four new vehicle introductions, the X-Trail being key…

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

November 28th, 20222022-11-27T21:51:14+13:00

November 25th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Mazda to become fully electric, reveals concept

During the Mazda Mid-Term Management Plan presentation, the carmaker announced it will be transforming into a fully electric brand.

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// LDV expecting to move ‘hundreds’ of all-electric people mover in NZ

LDV distributors Great Lake Motor Company have launched the all-electric Mifa9 people mover in Auckland today, expecting to significantly boost what has been an otherwise minor market segment.

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// New chief executive for Lexus Auckland City

Lexus of Auckland City has confirmed Sharlene Van Dijk as its new chief executive officer.

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// MTF Finance 2022 Annual Report signals record sales year

MTF Finance has signaled a record sales year as a result of launching new products have helped grow the company’s profit after tax by 5 percent for the year ended 30 September 2022.

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// Remanufactured Toyota Sequoia and Tundra coming to NZ

Kiwis will soon be able to get their hands on the two new North American market Toyotas never previously sold in New Zealand, the Toyota Sequoia SUV and Tundra pick-up.

// NZ study: wireless motorway ‘in-lane’ EV charging could be cheaper than fixed stations

Wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging pads under motorways could be a more cost-effective solution than multiple fixed charging stations, as New Zealand’s fleet of plug-in vehicles grows – but only over a certain speed (of charging, not driving!).

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Mobile hydrogen stations may support Hyperion fuel-cell supercar

Hyperion claims its mobile stations can also be equipped with DC fast chargers for EVs and can be repositioned as needed to meet real-time demand.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Mighty electric truck to be displayed here

Hyundai New Zealand’s new Mighty electric powered truck will be previewed at the TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show in Canterbury November 25-26

// Lack of ’natural justice’ in Clean Car Standard over vehicle delays

A port tug strike in Brisbane could end of costing the motor vehicle industry millions according to industry groups – with reports Waka Kotahi says an extension to Clean Car Standard deadlines is not possible.

// MTF Finance board names new deputy chair

The board of MTF Finance has announced that it has appointed Stu Myles as its new deputy chair. Myles boasts three decades of experience in the finance industry.

// Company posts net $2.3m loss

Financial statements filed by Trade Me’s parent company show loss despite climb in revenue.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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  • Sport 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel 10AT 4WD Double Pick-up RSP $70,490+ORC+CO2 Emission Fee

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MITSUBISHI

  • Pajero Sport VRX – $59,990 – No Clean Car Tax

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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November 25th, 20222022-11-24T21:33:16+13:00

November 24th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// VIA encouraging dealers to register CCS penalized vehicles

Off the back of news that the government is deferring the payment of Clean Car Standard fees until June, the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has reminded members that it is still recommended to register vehicles set to be penalized prior to January 1.

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With two auctions every week, you can sell your stock to over 600 wholesale buyers, or buy stock from other dealers and some of the largest fleet and rental companies in New Zealand.

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// Abarth 500e unveiled as electric hot hatch

Things are about to get ‘more Abarth than ever’ as Fiat’s performance brand just unveiled its first fully electric hot hatch, the Abarth 500e.

// Electric LDV Mifa 9 starts at $79,990

LDV has added the new Mifa 9 all-electric seven-seater MPV to its local lineup.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Mazda Announces Full-Scale Launch Of BEVs In 2028-2030

The company’s expects that in 2030, 25-40% of its sales will be battery-electric cars.

IN OTHER NEWS

// BYD ute spied testing in China

Images of what look to be a camouflaged BYD ute which will likely be powered by a fully electric powertrain have recently appeared online.

// Hundred more Locky Docks rolling out

Big Street Bikers is supercharging its network of Locky Docks free secure parking and charging stations for cycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters with 100 more to be rolled out across New Zealand.

// ChargeNet appoints new CEO

ChargeNet, which operates New Zealand’s largest nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network and is the country’s leading rapid and hyper-rapid commercial EV charging distributor, has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Danusia Wypych (pronounced Dah-nu-sha Vih-pik).

// MTF Finance taking on changing automotive and personal finance market

A record sales year as a result of launching new products has helped grow MTF Finance’s profit after tax by 5% for the year ended 30 September 2022.

// Scania EVs hit the road for Reliance

South Auckland-based last-mile cartage specialist Reliance Transport is the proud operator of the country’s first two battery-powered Scania trucks.

// Toyota to suspend four production lines in December

Toyota continues to battle with production challenges, although in spite of these it remains on target to post record output figures.

// Geneva Finance appoints two new heads

Steven Te Waiti has been appointed by Geneva Finance as Head of Lending and Sales, taking responsibility for the growth of the company’s dealer-broker and direct-lending portfolios.

// North Island car company puts brakes on new Nelson dealership

A North Island car company has pulled the plug on plans to open a dealership in Nelson.

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

November 24th, 20222022-11-23T23:02:35+13:00

November 23rd, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Government backtracks on Clean Car Standard fines: deferred until June 2023

The Government has hit the brakes on the Clean Car Standard (CCS), which was due to be implemented in full from January 2023.

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// Tesla confirms NZ seat belt recall for Model 3

Tesla New Zealand has issued a recall notice for selected local Model 3s concerning an issue with seat belts that may not perform as expected in the event of a crash.

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// Turners seals record half-year profit

Company predicts its auto retail division will continue to grow despite economic headwinds.

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// Helping dealers buy and sell stock, since 2019

With two auctions every week, you can sell your stock to over 600 wholesale buyers, or buy stock from other dealers and some of the largest fleet and rental companies in New Zealand.

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// Fully-electric LDV MIFA 9 details released

The LDV MIFA 9 has been revealed across the ditch as the brand’s first fully-electric people mover, with the model launching in New Zealand tomorrow.

// Researchers study SH1 wireless in-lane charging

The feasibility of wireless in-lane charging for EVs has been investigated by University of Auckland researchers.

// Dealer who sold damaged and dangerous utes warns there might be more on our roads

The dealer who sold two Hilux utes, one of which turned out to be unroadworthy, is warning there might be more being driven unwittingly on our roads.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla Recalls 321,000 Model Y, Model 3 EVs Over Faulty Taillights

On affected vehicles, one or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate; the fix is an over-the-air (OTA) firmware update.

IN OTHER NEWS

// The Ford MonoWheel is a bizarre patent that never made it to production

The likes of Ford, Apple and Facebook all scramble to get these revolutionary products patented, but often because of practicality, cost or the lack of need, they never make it to production.

// Industry expert makes switch

New CEO joins ChargeNet as “Aotearoa progresses its transition towards electric mobility”.

// AA Insurance, Turners, Toyota among customer service winners

The Readers Digest has released its list of Quality Service Award winners, with several motoring trade brands earning gongs for customer service.

// Five shining stars of the Los Angeles Auto Show

Originally founded way back in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) is arguably one of the most influential and best-attended auto shows on the planet.

// More power and efficiency

The RX 350h variant kicks off 2023 model range boasting 2.5-litre petrol hybrid powertrain.

// BYD is Australia’s second-best-selling EV brand

After just two months on sale, BYD has become Australia’s second-best-selling electric vehicle brand behind Tesla, reports Drive.

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

November 23rd, 20222022-11-22T22:21:00+13:00

November 22nd, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Mazda CX-90 SUV confirmed for New Zealand

Mazda New Zealand has announced that the new CX-90 has been confirmed for New Zealand.

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// Board breached NZX rule

Parent company of 2 Cheap Cars did not “intentionally circumvent the requirements” of regulation, rules NZ RegCo.

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// NZDF issue automotive pyrotechnics disposal update

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has issued an update regarding the disposal of automotive pyrotechnics according to the VIA.

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// Helping dealers buy and sell stock, since 2019

With two auctions every week, you can sell your stock to over 600 wholesale buyers, or buy stock from other dealers and some of the largest fleet and rental companies in New Zealand.

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// BYD Atto 3 gets Australian five-star safety rating

Australian-supplied BYD Atto 3 Standard Range and Extended Range models built from November 21 this year 2022 have received the top safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP)

// Retail Next about transition from digital realm to dealership floor says BMW Group MD

BMW Group New Zealand managing director Adam Shaver says the company will begin the roll out of its Retail Next corporate identity programme in 2023 saying it is much more than just a change of dealership furniture and decor.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Porsche is moving fast into EVs: Lessons learned from Taycan

The Taycan was first shown as the Porsche Mission E concept in 2015, and seven years is a long while in “EV time.” Here’s what Porsche has learned from the Taycan since then.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Solterra’s debut at marathon

Subaru’s all-electric SUV turns plenty of heads at a major event in the South Island.

// Ford gets flexible (and stylish) with the new Ranger ute

Ford has just made carrying long loads in the new Ranger both easier and more stylish, thanks to a new rack system it has revealed for the new Ranger ute

// Success in finance celebrated

Check out the winners and finalists at the Financial Services Federation’s annual awards ceremony.

// Top picks target multiple gongs

Trio of models have a shot at winning more than one award at the Car of the Year contest.

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

November 22nd, 20222022-11-22T00:37:02+13:00

November 21st, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Electric Fisker Ocean production begins in Austria

A former designer for Aston Martin, BMW, and Ford, Henrik Fisker, realized his life’s ambition…

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// Helping dealers buy and sell stock, since 2019

With two auctions every week, you can sell your stock to over 600 wholesale buyers, or buy stock from other dealers and some of the largest fleet and rental companies in New Zealand.

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// New Subaru Impreza hatch unveiled

The sixth-generation Subaru Impreza has been unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show today, now becoming a hatchback-only model…

// NZX regulator confirms NZAI breach was ‘unintentional’

New Zealand listed market regulator, NZ RegCo, has issued the findings of an investigation into NZ Automotive Investments

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Nio Now Has More Than 1,200 Battery Swap Stations In China

The automaker has plans to have 4,000 of them in operation by 2025 (of which 1,000 will be outside China).

// Are There Enough Materials To Manufacture All The Electric Vehicles Needed?

The short answer is yes. But this is a complicated question, so let’s dig in further.

// Google Maps Update Makes Finding EV Fast Chargers Much Easier

Before the update, you could still find chargers, but it was harder to pinpoint the fast ones.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Drako Dragon revealed as 1500kW electric SUV

Today, the covers have finally come off the Drako Dragon EV with the brand claiming that it’s the “most powerful”…

// Former Tesla Australia director pleads guilty to insider trading

Former Tesla Motors Australia Pty Ltd (Tesla Australia) director Kurt Schlosser, of Sydney, New South Wales, has pleaded guilty at the Sydney Downing Centre Local Court to two counts of insider trading.

// Electric SUV set to impress

New Q8 e-tron and its Sportback stablemate will boast 500km-plus ranges.

// Government to co-fund 11 transport emissions-cutting projects

Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods announced today that the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) will co-fund…

// New face at AA motoring services

Kyle Lincoln made acting general manager, a post previously held by

// Financial Services Federation crowns industry winners

After a two-year hiatus, the Financial Services Federation held its awards night on Wednesday night earlier this week (November 16).

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

November 21st, 20222022-11-20T22:28:28+13:00

November 18th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Toyota has made the Prius fast and sexy, but it’s come too late for NZ

Toyota has finally made the Prius sexy. The all-new model launched globally this week showcases heavily updated hybrid electrified vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology in an undeniably sleek body shape.

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// Suzuki Swift hits new sales highs in NZ

The Suzuki Swift has reached ‘new sales highs’ in the light car sector in New Zealand, says its local distributor.

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// Toyota, Land Rover, Nissan SUVs get five-star ANCAP ratings

The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has confirmed its latest batch of five-star rating recipients.

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// National shifts clean car stance

Leader’s bungle forces party to clarify it backs having an emissions standard but still wants to abolish the discount scheme.

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// Mahindra XUV700 and Scorpio N will be at Fieldays

Mahindra will have new models on display at the National Fieldays at Mystery Creek this year. The first is the new XUV700 SUV.

// Safety warning after police probe

Transport agency issues an industry alert for certain types of suspension systems.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Genesis X Convertible concept: Dope or nope?

After the release of the Genesis Concept X Speedium, Genesis has unveiled a totally new vehicle, concisely named the Genesis X Convertible

IN OTHER NEWS

// Porsche Macan Electric due 2024

The Porsche Macan Electric SUV will have about 480km range and be the first of the brand based on the premium platform electric (PPE) it shares with Audi and expected in most Volkswagen EVs.

// Volvo Cars NZ reveals EV ambitions

Company plotting shift towards only selling zero-emissions vehicles as Australian counterparts make 2026 pledge.

// VWCV delivers custom ID.Buzz Cargo to Miele

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has delivered the first tranche of five custom all-electric ID.Buzz Cargo vans to the Miele appliance brand for use by its customer service team.

// EVs lead chase for gong

Judges given shortlist of 12 vehicles representing 10 marques as they decide who will win annual award.

// The new Ford Ranger can now carry long loads

The new Ford Ranger is about to become more versatile with the introduction of the Flexible Rack System (FRS), allowing the ute to transport longer cargo like ladders, timber, canoes, surfboards, bicycles, and more.

// Zooming with DRIVEN: Toyota, A Kiwi Obsession

Toyota, A Kiwi Obsession is a coffee table book Dean has managed to get his hands on. It celebrates Toyota’s vehicles in New Zealand, and Dean talks through a few highlights.

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// 100% Free Sales leads, with contact details to follow up

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HAVAL

  • H6GT LUX FROM $42,990 SRRP INC GST + ORC*

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

November 18th, 20222022-11-17T23:02:01+13:00

November 17th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Rimac Nevera becomes world’s fastest electric car

The Rimac Nevera has become the world’s fastest electric car in production after setting a top speed of 412kmh (256mph).

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// Finally, a private Facebook group for Car Dealer chat.

Here’s some of the conversations we’ve had lately…

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// Fifth-gen Lexus RX going hybrid-only in New Zealand

Lexus NZ has announced that the freshly updated Lexus RX will only be available in electrified hybrid variants, offering enhanced efficiency and performance.

// National leader does U-turn, supports Clean Car Standard

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has reiterated his support for the upcoming Clean Car Standard, following a live television fracas.

// Clean car standard online hui

A series of webinars are being held by Waka Kotahi for importers to find out how new system will work.

// Leaked: Details of new BYD app, new V2L charger confirmed

BYD Atto 3 owners in New Zealand can look forward to receiving a new vehicle-to-load adapter and a new mobile app in the near future.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Lucid suggests Gravity will be the electric SUV range king

Lucid says that the three-row Gravity electric SUV will offer more range than any EV except the Lucid Air.

IN OTHER NEWS

// This is the new fifth-generation Toyota Prius

The fifth-generation Toyota Prius has been revealed today with a complete redesign and new-found focus on driving.

// Volta Trucks and Cake e-motorcycles doing last mile delivery hub

Volta Trucks and Cake electric motorcycles aim to further decarbonise and decongest city centre streets.

// CardSmart adds EV charging

Business to business (B2B) payment company CardLink is launching electric vehicle charging as a new feature on its CardSmart fuel card.

// Third low emission transport funding round successful applicants

The first marine project under the Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) is among 11 projects getting $2.14 million funding.

// Mitsubishi dealers making the most of market opportunities

Simon Lucas Mitsubishi’s newly appointed general sales manager Sean Parrey says the brands 17% market share in New Zealand is attributable to relevant product and pricing as well as the excellent relationship between the distributor and its dealer network.

// CardSmart adds EV charging

Business to business (B2B) payment company CardLink is launching electric vehicle charging as a new feature on its CardSmart fuel card.

// North Harbour Ford scoops national first

North Harbour Ford’s service centre has been named as New Zealand’s first recipient among the national Ford franchised service base to be granted Ford Guest Experience Certification status.

// Jolt’s ‘carbon negative’ Clean Futures media programme

Australian free and fast EV charging company Jolt has announced what it says is an industry first carbon negative media programme called Clean Futures.

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// 100% Free Sales leads, with contact details to follow up

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

November 17th, 20222022-11-16T22:19:13+13:00
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