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.
- AutoTalk says VINZ appoints new CEO
HOT TOPIC
// 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.
- AutoFile says Turners’ share scheme popular
HOT TOPIC
// 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.
- AutoCar says California is planning to ban the sale of new fossil-fueled cars
- EVs and Beyond says California set to ban new ICE car sales by 2035
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BEST OF THE REST
// 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.
IN OTHER NEWS
// 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.
ONE LINERS
- Rare 1996 HSV GTS-R surfaces for auction this weekend: the Flying Banana is back!
- Watch: Jay Leno finds immaculate 1963 Jaguar XKE in hoarder’s garage
- Vehicle sales see largest drop in June quarter
- Monterey Car Week auctions reached more than $750 million in total sales
- Prices revving up for classic Japanese sports cars from ’80s, ’90s
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.
// Current National New Car Deals
ADDED THIS WEEK
HAVAL
- H6GT LUX FROM $42,990 SRRP INC GST + ORC*
REMOVED THIS WEEK
SKODA
- Finance a new ŠKODA KODIAQ (excluding the KODIAQ RS) between the 15 June and the 30 September 2022 and you can pay 1/3 now, 1/3 in 12 months and the final 1/3 in 24 months. 3.9% fixed annual interest rate over 24 months applies.
SUZUKI
- Swift RSX – Special Edition – 6 SPEED AUTO $29,690 PLUS 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.
