June 3rd, 2022
HOT TOPIC
// Mercedes-AMG’s Formula One car for the road
What is essentially a Formula One car for the road, we first heard of the AMG ONE way back in 2017 but the project was plagued with challenges throughout its development process.
- Driven says Mercedes-AMG’s $5 million hypercar revealed in full
- Stuff Motoring says Mercedes-AMG has finally, truly, released the One hypercar video
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// Ford CEO sees electric vehicle price war as EV costs decline video
Ford’s chief executive says the global auto industry is headed for a huge price war in the coming years as electric vehicle costs drop.
- EVs and Beyond says Ford CEO reckons an EV price war is coming
HOT TOPIC
// Lexus reveals its bestselling SUV, the fifth generation RX
The Lexus RX is all-new from the ground up…
- Stuff Motoring says Lexus’ fifth-generation RX SUV gets a turbo video
HOT TOPIC
// Toyota NZ wants to be a green market leader
Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala says he wants the brand to be a ‘market…
- AutoFile says Marque keen to lead on many fronts
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// More options for MY23 Corvette buyers
The new C8 Corvette has been well received but has been in limited supply for NZ buyers. And the usual…
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// Toyota’s GR Corolla gets even hotter with new edition
If the Toyota GR Corolla wasn’t already sporty enough, it’s set to get even wilder with a new MORIZO Edition…
// Video: Portable hydrogen cartridge prototype developed
A portable hydrogen cartridge working prototype has been developed by Toyota and subsidiary Woven Planet.
// Mercedes unveils new GLC, hybrid engine galore
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new GLC compact SUV overnight, with tech, luxury, and a squadron of…
// MTA on scrappage scheme
Autofile Online talks to Greig Epps, of the Motor Trade Association, about the government’s “clean car upgrade” and policies to cut pollution from the fleet.
// Where can NZ Car Dealers vent these days?
Why doesn’t the NZ automotive industry have a private Facebook group? Somewhere for us to vent about the industry and joke about difficult customers. A place to give and receive help. The UK has a good one. The US has several.
It’s our turn… stay tuned. – Dan
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// Faraday Future Announces First “Brand Experience Center” In Beverly Hills
Luxury EV manufacturer Faraday Future recently announced that it is going to open its first retail location on posh Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California.
// Tesla receives 4680 battery cell samples from Panasonic ahead of mass production
Back in 2020, Tesla unveiled its 4680 battery cell, a new tab-less battery cell in a bigger format with new chemistry, enabling cheaper and/or longer-range electric vehicles.
IN OTHER NEWS
// The best of Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
The best (and most interesting) cars we saw at the recent Lake Como event…
// Patent filed for LFP battery cell for more range
A patent application for a very large format (VLF) cell has been filed by Advanced Cell…
// DMS provider says data security should be dealer’s top priority
A dealer management systems provider has told delegates at the Australian Automotive Dealer Association Expo and Convention in Brisbane today that a ransomware attack is the top data security issue they face in business.
// Car-carrier delays averted
Vessels squeezed into alternative spots as coal ships clog port’s schedule.
// Video: AADA conference kicks off
The 2022 Australian Automotive Dealer Association Expo and Convention kick off in Brisbane today with dealers…
// Video: Aptera EV nears production
Aptera Motors has finished its first Solar Mobility Tour to colleges and universities along the California coast to introduce its solar-powered EV to college students, meet reservation holders,
// Changes to port’s board
Andrew Flavell takes spot on Auckland’s board vacated by Pat Snedden.
ONE LINERS
- Porsche collaborates with Nike designer to create Taycan art car
- INEOS plans to build smaller, fully electric 4×4
- Hilux bucks the trend to be top seller in May
- Stellantis and Toyota are working on a new electric van video
- Mercedes confirms electrified C 63 outputs as V8 put to pasture video
- Geneva Finance reports strong pre-tax profits
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// Current National New Car Deals
ADDED THIS WEEK
MERCEDES
- V-Class available with a 0% p.a. fixed interest rate. Just pay in thirds – once on deposit, once at 12 months and the remaining at 24 months.
SUZUKI
- No Deposit, 4.9% Finance on a range of Suzukis
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BMW
- Buy a BMW X1 at 0% interest with 3 payments across 2 years.
JAGUAR
- Jaguar I-PACE Freedom Finance offer, interest rate of 3.99%* p.a.
SUZUKI
- Limited Edition Suzuki Ignis Explore from $23,990+ORC
- RSX Special Edition (Yellow and Silver)
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.
