October 13th, 2022
HOT TOPIC
// New Nissan X-Trail pricing released
The arrival of Nissan’s fourth-generation X-Trail is edging closer with local pricing and specification for the model now released. A completely new platform underpins the SUV with the model growing wider and taller than any X-Trail before it.
- AutoTalk says Nissan X-trail line-up, pricing revealed for NZ
- Stuff Motoring says Nissan X-Trail priced ahead of global debut
HOT TOPIC
// BMW M2 revealed, New Zealand berth expected
Following several high-profile photo leaks, BMW has unveiled its new M2 sports coupe in full. The much anticipated performance two-door is expected to arrive in local showrooms in the first half of next year.
- AutoCar says New BMW M2 revealed
HOT TOPIC
// Suzuki Swift RS Hybrid joins New Zealand lineup
Suzuki New Zealand has introduced the new Swift RS Hybrid to its local line-up, bringing with it 900km of range and five-star safety.
- AutoTalk says Suzuki updates Swift Hybrid flagship
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BEST OF THE REST
// Apollo goes electric with G2J sportscar prototype
Apollo Future Mobility Group (AFMG) is shifting its sights to electric power with the reveal of its new G2J prototype.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The 10 Biggest EV Battery Manufacturers In The World (2022)
The EV battery world has changed a lot in the past few years. Let’s start with the 10 largest EV battery manufacturers through most of 2022, but then also look at how this list is different from a few years ago.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Hybrid catches fire during drive
Fire investigator says crews are undergoing special training as risk of dealing with blazes involving electric vehicles increases.
// Spending on cars slides
Latest figures are down on recent months but well ahead of the market’s performance a year ago. Retail card spending on vehicles fell by $2 million last month when compared with August this year and totalled $199m after being adjusted for seasonal effects.
// EV battery firm at Electrochemical Society event
Florida-based EV and storage battery firm Advanced Cell Engineering (ACE) is exhibiting at the Electrochemical Society at the Atlanta Hilton until October 13.
ONE LINERS
- Your new BMW can turn into a gaming console
- Nissan sells Russian business for a single euro
- Europe’s car output to plummet by millions, S&P predicts
- Ancap’s road map for change
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// 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.
Here’s a few recent chats:
- Should a dealer be able to sell a car ‘privately’?
- How to tell if a vehicle has had damage (funny video)
- Auto Logistics deliver the with $6,000 worth of damage. They’ll only pay 2k. Who pays the rest?
// 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.
