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September 1st, 2022

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// Skoda Vision 7S reveals e-mobility focus

Skoda’s latest EV shows the Czech brand’s new design language and new logo. The Vision 7S SUV is a herald of change and highlights a focus on e-mobility, says Skoda.

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// Top-spec electric MG4 hatchback to get 330kW

The MG4 electric hatchback, which is highly tipped to launch in Australia in the first half of next year, hinting at a New Zealand launch, may arrive with a 330kW range-topper.

// Ram 1500 pick-up recalled over steering issue

Ram Trucks New Zealand has issued a recall notice for its full-sized 2022 1500 pick-up relating to an issue with the model’s steering module.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Rivian Electric Trucks Have Been Driving Through Tons Of Water

A couple of weeks ago, someone posted a video on YouTube of a Rivian RT1 launching a boat in Bear Lake, Idaho.

// Updated Tesla Semi Photos Show The Truck In More Detail

Elon Musk revealed earlier this month that deliveries of the long-range version of the Tesla Semi would begin by the end of 2022,

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// BYD unveils warship name-inspired Corvette 07 SUV

At the recent 2022 Chengdu Auto Show in China, BYD unveiled a new medium-sized plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, interestingly called the Corvette 07.

// VW upskilling workforce for EV era

Volkswagen is investing 21 million euros in upskilling its workforce as it moves to become a leading supplier for sustainable mobility solutions.

// Toyota has uphill battle amid falling production rates

Japanese giant Toyota is still yet to reach the light at the end of the supply shortage tunnel, with the marque confirming it has once again fallen short of its production targets.

// Tesla autopilot is getting confused

The latest beta version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software is causing issues for owners with the electric vehicles now stopping sooner than they should due to the size difference of a stop sign.

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September 1st, 20222022-08-31T21:16:03+12:00

August 31, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// SsangYong rescued from bankruptcy

After years of uncertainty and financial unrest, debt-laden carmaker SsangYong has finally been rescued from bankruptcy.

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// Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid range pricing released

Toyota New Zealand has released pricing for its range of Corolla Cross hybrid models due for release in late 2022.

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// Car thefts up by 36.5% according to AA

The New Zealand Automobile Association (AA) and its AA Insurance arm have released data showing that car theft and attempted car theft has increased significantly in the last year.

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// Attracting new audience

T Roc line-up “strong, but highly anticipated baby ‘R’ has staff and dealerships buzzing”.

// Seventh-gen Ford Mustang teased with V8 power

Ford has released a new teaser for the seventh generation of Mustang, set for a debut on September 14, with what is undoubtedly a V8 soundtrack.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// EVs Can Accelerate To Sixty In Under One Second, Rimac Engineer Says

Rimac makes the quickest accelerating production road legal vehicle, the Nevera, which can sprint to sixty in under 2 seconds.

// Honda and LG investing $4.4B to build batteries in the US

Honda announced Monday that it will be forming a new joint venture with LG Energy Solution to build EV batteries in the US.

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// 50 plus BEVs in Christchurch show

The Ora Good Cat, Tesla Model Y, BYD Atto 3, LDV EV T60 ute and electric offerings from about 20 car brands including Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Ford and Nissan will be among more than 50 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on show at a two-day Christchurch expo.

// Marque shifts into sustainable space

Mayor on hand to help BMW Group NZ celebrate move to new home after more than three decades at its previous site.

// EV Torque – an EV is cheap to own

Still wondering about EV ‘price parity’ versus a conventionally powered vehicle? We may be closer than you think.

// Electric vehicles could soon charge faster than your iPhone

For many people, electric vehicles are alluring up until the point they think about taking it on a long road trip.

// LG Chem plans fourth plant to meet EV battery demand

LG Chem expects its fourth carbon nanotube plant (CNT) to be completed by the second half of 2024 as part of its aim to gain a more competitive edge in the rapidly growing global CNT market focused on EV battery materials.

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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August 31, 20222022-08-30T22:45:47+12:00

August 30th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Is this the world’s most expensive Ford Escort RS Turbo?

A car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s sold for 650,000 pounds (NZ$1.2 million) at auction Saturday, just days before the 25th anniversary of her death.

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// Ampol inks $132m deal to sell Z Energy stations

Australian company Ampol has announced that it is selling a share in 51 of its freehold Z Energy properties

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// Great Wall reveals hybrid ute. Could it come to NZ?

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has revealed its new Shanhai Cannon; a pick-up packing an intriguing array of powertrains, including a hybrid.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// NIO ET7 Prototypes Spotted Testing In Poland

This week we found in our inbox photos of two, camouflaged NIO ET7 prototypes, spotted in Szczecin, Poland.

// Electric Vehicles = 10% of New Vehicle Sales Globally!

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 61% in July 2022 compared to July 2021, reaching 778,000 units.

// Vehicle-To-Grid Trials Taking Place In Massachusetts & New York

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) experiments are happening in many places.

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// Maserati Grecale on its way to NZ

The second SUV from Maserati, the Grecale, is well on its way to New Zealand with arrival expected in the first quarter of 2023.

// Rivian R1S seen in NZ, US customer deliveries start

A Rivian RIS SUV has been spotted in Christchurch but few details are available. It was among three Rivian RIS EVs in camouflage wrapping reportedly to come from Otago, so it’s likely to have been doing winter testing

// $4.8m extra for EVs, etc

Further funds to help buy EVs and install charging infrastructure have been announced.

// Tourism Holdings narrows full-year loss

Tourism Holdings Ltd (THL) has posted a net loss after tax of $5.4 million for its full-year financial result.

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August 30th, 20222022-08-29T23:37:55+12:00

August 29th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Kia NZ’s super-fast EV6 GT: an extra $28k, but how much quicker?

The range-topping GT version of Kia New Zealand’s EV6 will cost $139,990 when it arrives early next year.

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// Toyota boss lands sustainability role

Chief executive follows in footsteps of predecessors as he secures ‘seat at table’ to help transport industry inform infrastructure decisions.

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// Kia EV9 pushed to off-road limits ahead of debut

Kia has recently revealed the intensive testing program it has put its new flagship electric EV9 SUV through, ahead of the model’s debut next year.

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// Vehicle sales slump continues

Automotive industry records the biggest fall in retail sales over the June quarter as supply issues hit activity.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Acura Reveals Precision EV Concept

The Acura Precision EV Concept is a preview of the performance brand’s future design language as it prepares to enter the electrified era starting in 2024 with a dynamically styled all-electric SUV.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Pricing released for Toyota Corolla Cross hybrids

Toyota New Zealand has revealed the pricing and spec for the latest entry to its SUV line-up, the Corolla Cross, ahead of its late-2022 arrival.

// Hybrid ute teased, Australia’s big EV : Auto Media Group live weekly wrap

Richard Edwards hosts this week’s Auto Media Group weekly wrap panel alongside AutoTalk news editor Matthew Hansen and industry consultant Graeme Macdonald.

// Honda cuts output by nearly half amid supply disruptions

Honda is planning to cut production of its vehicles by up to 40 percent next month due to continuous…

// Subaru powers up the Outback for New Zealand

Subaru is pumping up the power of the new Outback, with a new turbocharged engine arriving in time for summer.

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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August 29th, 20222022-08-28T21:29:05+12:00

August 26th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Gibson takes charge at VINZ

Former Ports of Auckland boss appointed as managing director and chief executive officer at a time of “significant global change” for the automotive industry.

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// Turners boasts strong uptake for share scheme

Earlier this month, Turners Automotive Group announced it would be launching a new employee share scheme, allowing employees to purchase stock in the company at a discounted rate.

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// California will ban sales of new ICE-powered cars by 2035

California is expected to ban the sale of new ICE-powered cars by 2035 following a vote on the measure this week.

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// Corolla Cross hybrid SUV prices and specification: Toyota NZ’s next big (compact) thing in detail

Toyota New Zealand is yet to formally announce pricing and specification for what might well be its next big thing, a hybrid-SUV version of the ubiquitous Corolla.

// Minister sticks to clean car standard plan

Industry pleas to stall legislation go unheeded as the government remains committed to introducing new rules for importers in January.

// Kiwi ‘zero emission vehicles’ office sought

Transport minister Michael Wood is being asked to consider establishing an “office for zero-emission vehicles” in New Zealand.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Great Wall Motors to Go 100% Electric!

Great Wall Motors (GWM) is a Chinese carmaker that has had a presence in Australasia for the past 13 years.

// Scientists have increased the life of fuel cells – why that matters for solar and wind

In research that could jumpstart work on a range of technologies including fuel cells – key to storing solar and wind energy.

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// Haval to become fully electric brand by 2030

The days of the internal combustion engine are numbered at SUV-brand Haval, which has announced it will stop selling petrol-powered vehicles from 2030.

// Li-ion batteries nearing peak, improvements possible

Lithium-ion batteries based on graphite anodes, liquid electrolytes, and cathode materials such as NMC and LFP are generally considered to be reaching their performance limits, explains IDTechEx in a new report.

// Toyota NZ ‘cautious’ over right-hand drive Tundra

Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala says that the company is considering bringing right-hand drive versions of the US-built Tundra pick-up to New Zealand.

// New bosses at dealerships

Group makes trio of key appointments at businesses based in Hamilton. The Ebbett Group has made a number of changes to leadership positions at some of its Hamilton dealerships.

// Marque goes all-electric

The new i7 sedan coming to New Zealand aligns with BMW’s CO2 reduction and sustainability strategy.

// Chinese province plans ban on sale of ICE cars

Hainan, an island in the South China Sea, says it will become China’s first region to ban sales of petrol- and diesel-powered cars to curb climate-changing carbon emissions.

// Electric boost for Halberg

Marque reaffirms long-running partnership with foundation by providing fleets of EVs.

// Climate disasters risk putting a damper on electric-car making

Automakers racing to make more electric vehicles have a problem: climate change is catching up with the industry.

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August 26th, 20222022-08-25T21:54:54+12:00

August 25th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Subaru Outback 2.4 Turbo announced for New Zealand

Subaru New Zealand has confirmed its turbocharged Outback is destined for the local market, arriving just in time for summer.

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// Cars to cost ‘thousands more’ because of Clean Car Standard

Subaru New Zealand managing director Wallis Dumper believes that the government’s incoming Clean Car Standard changes are going to have a sweeping effect on vehicle pricing across the industry.

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// Fair trading laws change

New legislative provisions are now in force to tackle unfair business practices, warns Commerce Commission.

// New managing director for Ebbett Group named

Poll Oosthuizen has been confirmed as the new managing director of Ebbett Hamilton, where he will oversee the group’s Seat, Cupra, Isuzu, General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), BYD, and Opel sites.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Gogoro, world leader in battery-swapping EVs, announces 500,000th subscriber

Gogoro has just announced a major milestone, reaching half a million subscribers for its battery swap network.

// What Does the Future Hold for EVs? Look at Norway

If you want to know what the future holds for electric vehicles, you don’t need a crystal ball, you just have to look at Norway.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Polestar to supply batteries for electric hydrofoil boat

Polestar has signed a multi-year agreement to supply battery and charging systems to Swedish hydrofoil electric boat company Candela – both already in New Zealand.

// Video: Aptera Gamma reveal September

US solar car developer Aptera will display its latest model, Gamma, at the Fully Charged Live show in San Diego on September 10 and 11.

// Kia renews fleet partnership with Halberg Foundation

Kia New Zealand has announced that it has renewed its partnership with the Halberg Foundation; a partnership that has been running for more than a decade.

// Motor finance rising for Heartland

Company reports increasing number of deals for EVs and has plans to convert most of its fleet to low-emitters by the end of next year.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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August 25th, 20222022-08-24T23:20:24+12:00

August 24th, 2022

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// Geneva manager on the move

Simon Moore is quitting the company after six years, which have included running Quest Insurance and Geneva Financial Services.

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// DeLorean unveils highly-anticipated Alpha5 EV

The all-new DeLorean Motor Company unveiled its new, highly-anticipated Alpha5 EV in prototype form at Pebble Beach.

// Gordon Shaw named as interim NZAI CEO

NZ Automotive Investments (NZAI) has confirmed the appointment of Gordon Shaw and Michael Stiassny as independent directors, triggering a flurry of company updates.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Superfast Electric Car Charging, with a Tailor-Made Touch

Scientists report that they’ve designed superfast charging methods tailored to power different types of electric vehicle batteries in 10 minutes or less without harm.

// Tesla says Autopilot is preventing ~40 crashes per day from wrong pedal errors alone

Tesla claims Autopilot is currently preventing about 40 crashes per day just by correcting drivers pressing the wrong pedal, something that has led Tesla to be accused of sudden acceleration in the past.

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// Czinger reveals 21C V Max and Hyper GT

World firsts, lap time records and technological breakthroughs seem to be the mantra at American carmaker Czinger, with the brand revealing two new models at Monterey Car Week over the weekend.

// NZ dealers set Atto 3 servicing costs

While dozens of Australian order holders for the BYD Atto 3 have taken to social media in outrage over what some are calling “extremely high” servicing costs, that’s not expected to be the case in New Zealand.

// South Australia may soon require special license for performance vehicles

Drivers of high-powered vehicles in South Australia may soon be required to hold a special license before getting behind the wheel of a high-powered vehicle amid new road safety laws in the state.

// Partnership helping NZ truck fleets kick the carbon

Government-funded future energy center Ara Ake is working with major road freight and transport companies to help them better assess the options and costs for decarbonizing their fleet.

// Electric cars have a big tyre conundrum

The Lucid Air Dream Edition travels up to 835km on a charge, more than any electric vehicle on the market by a wide margin.

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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August 24th, 20222022-08-23T22:47:48+12:00

August 23rd, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster a sell-out

Aston Martin has recently revealed its most powerful Vantage Roadster yet, limited to just 249 models. And all have already been sold.

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// Skoda EVs displayed from Wednesday

An early look at Skoda’s first fully electric car arriving in New Zealand, the Enyaq, is at The Car Store in Auckland from August 24 to September 6.

// Kiwis get 20,000 EV and low emission rebates

While $7.8 million was spent on Clean Car scheme establishment and administration costs to June 30 this year, nearly 20,000 rebates were issued during the past four months.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// 1st Vehicle-to-Grid System on NYC Grid Launches

The first vehicle-to-grid system on NYC’s electricity grid launched this week.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Civic hits milestone

Honda vehicle celebrates its 50th anniversary this year by offering special edition variant.

// About 50 BEVs in Christchurch display

One of New Zealand’s biggest public displays of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be held in Christchurch at a two-day expo in September.

// Lamborghini boosts the Urus with new Performante model

Lamborghini has injected a few extra herbs and spices into the Urus with the new Performante edition, revealed over the weekend at Pebble Beach.

// Changes for automotive group

Trio of new directors and an interim chief executive have been appointed at the owners of 2 Cheap Cars.

// Bank confirms it will stop offering loans for fossil fuel cars

An Australian bank has announced unprecedented changes that will see it phasing out loans on new cars by 2025, in an effort to reduce emissions.

// 2 Cheap reflects on ‘challenging’ times

Parent company highlights recent performance to market as upheaval at the business reaches crunch period.

// Is it time to put the brakes on distracting tech in modern cars?

When in-car connectivity and software specialists say tech has become distracting to drivers, it’s a sign there might be a problem.

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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August 23rd, 20222022-08-22T23:20:27+12:00

August 22nd, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Organisers confirm cancellation of 2023 Geneva Motor Show

The road to recovery for the world’s glamorous and once frequent motor show circuit continues to be a rocky one.

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// The end of the Dodge Challenger and Charger is near

Dodge recently confirmed that its Challenger and Charger V8-powered muscle cars will be phased out next year ahead of its new electric vehicle due to release in 2024.

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// Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster wants to be world’s fastest convertible

Hair-stylists look away, Hennessey has just revealed what it claims to be the world’s fastest convertible, the Venom F5 Roadster.

// ANCAP Safety launches Safe and Green consumer guide

ANCAP Safety says meeting environmental targets should not come at the cost of safety in the future vehicle fleet of Australasia and it is launching a Safe and Green guide for consumers.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Kia’s new 576 HP EV6 GT will beat a Ferrari and a Lamborghini in a race

In the wake of a new era for the Korean automaker, Kia is releasing its fastest production vehicle yet: the 576 HP EV6 GT.

// Elon Musk slows down rollout of Tesla’s next ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ update

Elon Musk announced that Tesla is slowing down the rollout of its next “Full Self-Driving Beta” software update (10.69) due to “many major code changes.”

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// Chinese GWM Ballet Car electric Beetle slammed as ‘blatantly sexist’

An electric car offered by an emerging car company that claims to “love women more” has been derided as “blatantly sexist”, “patronising” and “misogynistic”.

// Directors depart 2 Cheap as brand weathers ‘challenging’ 2022

Today marks the effective final day for the flurry of non-executive directors departing NZ Automotive Investments, owners of 2 Cheap Cars.

// Kia bolsters clean-car options

Niro Plus range expands the number of models sold by the marque that attract a rebate under the government’s scheme.

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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.

August 22nd, 20222022-08-21T21:29:48+12:00

August 19th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Track-focussed Porsche GT3 RS revealed

Porsche has finally revealed its highly anticipated 911 GT3 RS which packs plenty of motorsport inspired features for use on the road.

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// The muscle car goes electric: Dodge debuts EV Charger

Let the charger puns begin. After pledging to create the world’s first electric ‘muscle car’ last year, Dodge has debuted the Charger Daytona SRT Concept.

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// BMW M begins testing electric drivetrain

If you’ve been keeping a close eye on BMW’s latest movements, it probably won’t come as a surprise that the M division is now shifting its focus to all-electric drivetrains.

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// BYD New Zealand announces dealer network expansion

BYD New Zealand country manager Warren Willmot says the Chinese brand now has four dealerships open for business and there are plans to open another eight between now and mid 2023.

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// Colonial surges to record profit

Company predicts “erratic local supply and continued longer than normal lead times for desirable product” over coming months.

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

Here’s some of the questions and conversations we’ve had so far…

  • What was your worst, most unreasonable, unrealistic, or abusive customer?
  • Mercedes moving to an agency model. Who’s next?
  • Dealership flags. Are they still relevant?
  • Issues with Japan wholesalers
  • ‘Carbon Theft’. When the government uses incorrect data to charge higher penalties.

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BEST OF THE REST

// Turners rules out takeover of rival

Group tells shareholders it sees no advantage in making an offer for NZ Automotive Investments.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Interview Sheds Light On Toyota’s Thinking About EVs

A recent interview at CarBuzz with Mike Sweers, executive chief engineer for the Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma, and 4Runner programs

// Why Simulate A Manual Transmission When A Real One Would Be Great In An EV?

A recent interview at Top Gear came up with an unexpected nugget of EV news: Lexus is considering building an EV at some point in the future with a manual transmission.

IN OTHER NEWS

// From latest Corvette to Isuzu Trucks at Pukekohe Raceway

General Motors has put its fresh New Zealand products to the test including a heavy-duty truck and its latest sports car at Pukekohe Raceway.

// Record EV sales as governments up support

While 2022 continues to add to the challenges EV makers face, markets are still growing with electric car sales for the first half of 2022 reaching about 3.5 million, suggests IDTechEx research.

// Tesla produces 3m EVs

Tesla has produced three million EVs so far, with Gigafactory Shanghai celebrating its millionth – a Model Y – on August 13.

// Aussie firm snaps up Kiwi dealerships

An Australian company has announced it has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of Auckland City BMW Ltd and will take charge of the business’ three dealerships.

// Tesla wins lawsuit in Munich over marketing terminology

Tesla has won the right to continue using the terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) in its communications materials in Germany.

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

Many of today’s topics are being discussed in the NZ Car Dealers private Facebook group. Check out what industry people have to say.

// Current National New Car Deals

ADDED THIS WEEK

ALFA ROMEO

  • Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce now from $79,990 Driveaway and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce now from $89,990 Driveaway

FIAT

  • Fiat Abarth 595 Manual Run out price from $26,990

ISUZU

  • MU-X LS-U OFFER – PAY NO CLEAN CAR FEE, NO ON-ROAD COSTS

REMOVED THIS WEEK

ISUZU

  • MU-X LS-U OFFER – DRIVE AWAY FROM $69,995
  • GET 7.9% P.A. FINANCE ON THE ISUZU RANGE

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.

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