NZ Automotive Industry News

July 29th, 2022

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// Toyota Hilux variant gets enhanced suspension and brakes

Toyota today released details on a new Hilux variant, its 4WD SR5 Cruiser, coincidentally or otherwise on the same day that Ford unveils its new Ranger line-up.

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// Clean Car Q&A with David Vinsen of VIA

Yesterday VIA confirmed it was pulling its support for the government’s Clean Car plans, citing ongoing ‘failure in the implementation’ of the Clean Car discount as the driver behind the move.

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// New Ford Mustang to debut this September

Ford is reportedly preparing to show off the seventh-generation Mustang at the 2022 North American International Detroit Auto Show, set to kick off in September.

// New Porsche 911 GT3 RS reveal next month

Porsche’s next-generation 911 GT3 RS will be revealed next month, supposedly bringing with it less power than the outgoing model.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// ŠKODA Reveals ENYAQ iV 80 FestEVal: Equipped For Camping & Music Festivals

ŠKODA recently revealed the ENYAQ iV 80 FestEVal, a version of its iV 80 wagon that comes with important items for camping, music festivals, or other outdoor adventures.

// Second-Hand Electric Cars — Buyer Beware

Want to buy a LEAF? By David Waterworth, with suggestions from Paul Wildman

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// Sono Sion charges battery via solar body panels

German start-up company Sono Motors has revealed its all-electric Sion this week. It says this is the world’s first solar electric vehicle (SEV) for the masses.

// A Porsche IPO and a software fix await VW’s new CEO

As much of Volkswagen takes a summer break the next few weeks, Oliver Blume, the carmaker’s designated chief executive officer, will be staring down an extensive to-do list.

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July 29th, 20222022-07-28T22:30:14+12:00

July 28th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Isuzu D-Max and MU-X faults under legal investigation in Australia

A law firm in Australia is threatening a potential class-action lawsuit against Isuzu Ute Australia over historical faults including structural failures (e.g. cracking) and faulty diesel filters on Isuzu D-Max and MU-X models sold between 2017 and 2019.

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// Mini Aceman electric crossover unveiled

The July 27 world premiere of the Mini Concept Aceman EV reveals the brand’s first fully-electric crossover model which showcases a new design language and technological innovations that will shape Mini’s future models.

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// Call for EV charging regulation

Chief executive urges action to minimize the risk of power blackouts as more vehicles with plugs enter the fleet.

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  • How many TradeMe ‘Super Features’ is optimal?
  • How many dealers have bought vehicles back from their customers?
  • Having trouble with this clean car fee thing.
  • What’s the dodgiest thing you’ve ever ‘heard’ about someone doing in a deal?
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// Agency issues brake alert

Drivers of vehicles fitted with cardan-shaft park brakes need to be aware of the limitations of the mechanism.

// VIA pulls plug on Clean Car support

Imported used vehicle industry group VIA says it is withdrawing support for the government’s Clean Car programme, citing ongoing “failure in the implementation” of the Clean Car Discount as the driver behind the move.

// Westpac NZ announces EV charger incentive scheme

Westpac has announced a host of sustainability initiatives as part of an expansion to its Warm Up loan programme. And those with electric vehicles are set to benefit. The company has confirmed that the loan will now include an interest-free $40,000 available to customers over five years, with electric vehicle home chargers and solar batteries being two applicable uses.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Redwood Materials To Invest $3.5 Billion On Battery Materials Factory

Battery recycling company Redwood Materials has major plans for the future, and it’s not just about recycling.

// Startup Cooks Up Potassium Batteries For The Electric Vehicle Of The Future, Eventually

Potassium batteries have been a twinkle in the eye of energy storage researchers for long enough, and now they are starting to emerge out of the lab and into the sunlight.

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// Tesla gets caught up in legal battle over questionable build quality

Tesla is facing allegations of poor build quality in Germany. German publication Bild has reported that a Tesla Model 3 owner has taken the US maker to court in Munich for allegedly painting over cracks in the car’s underbody.

// Tesla’s Shanghai investment could be big for NZ

Tesla is in the midst of upgrading its production facilities around the world.

// New ETS advice for fair price on climate pollution

Climate Change Commission recommendations on Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) settings have been welcomed by climate change minister James Shaw.

// Dealers scoop top awards

Ford NZ honours half a dozen members of its network for their consistently high customer service.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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July 28th, 20222022-07-27T22:44:20+12:00

July 27th, 2022

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// Mazda BT-50 range gets trim-level upgrade

Mazda’s BT-50 utility range is being expanded with the addition of the Takami trim-level grade. Mazda reckons that its Takami combines the ute’s versatility and rugged capability with that of the comfort and feature levels found in its current SUV and car range.

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  • How many TradeMe ‘Super Features’ is optimal?
  • How many dealers have bought vehicles back from their customers?
  • Having trouble with this clean car fee thing.
  • What’s the dodgiest thing you’ve ever ‘heard’ about someone doing in a deal?
  • Why do so many dealers still have such shit photos?
  • Survey – How long do you think before EVs (all types) are over 50% of new car sales?

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// Teaming up for rental service

Marque offers models from its R range for “try before you buy” initiative with mobility company. Volkswagen New Zealand has teamed with new mobility company SIXT to offer rental and subscription services in four major cities in the country.

// Z Energy says local biofuel production ‘uneconomical’

Z Energy has put plans to develop biofuel locally on ice, citing that the process isn’t financially viable when compared to the price of importing. The company had been looking into developing biodiesel on a wider scale,

// Dealer in hot water after selling Hilux with serious damage

The botched repair and sale of a 2018 Toyota Hilux has resulted in a Hamilton dealer being taken to the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal, with the dealer forced to pay a significant repair bill.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla Giga Texas Painted Semi Seen Out In Wild

A Reddit user posted a short video of a Tesla Semi traveling west on I-80. According to people who attended Tesla’s Giga Texas grand opening and delivery party, it’s a Semi that was on display at the event.

// Sono Motors unveils a new and improved production design of its Sion solar EV

During its inaugural “Celebrate the Sun” community event held in Munich today, Sono Motors debuted the production design of its upcoming Sion solar EV.

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// Mini’s inclusive Cooper Electric can be driven by people with disabilities

Mini has introduced an inclusive Cooper Electric to its electric lineup, with operating aids specifically designed for people with disabilities.

// Cadillac Celestiq concept unveiled

Cadillac recently pulled the covers off its Celestiq concept car, revealing its vision for the brand’s future.

// Chev Blazer police pursuit EV revealed

Chevrolet has unveiled the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV line-up while also debuting the new Chevy Blazer EV police pursuit vehicle (PPV), due to go on patrol in the US by 2024.

// Team Hutchinson Ford wins President’s Award

Team Hutchinson Ford in Christchurch has been named as the latest recipient of the Ford President’s Award for 2021.

// Marque hails best dealers

Mitsubishi dishes out awards at glittering night after record-breaking year for the carmaker.

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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July 27th, 20222022-07-26T22:18:20+12:00

July 26th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Next-gen Triton to be the first major ute with a PHEV option

A new report from Japan is claiming the upcoming Mitsubishi Triton refresh will offer a plug-in hybrid powertrain aped from the Outlander PHEV. Spyder 7 says that the new ute will debut in 2023 with a similar set-up to the Outlander PHEV SUV.

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// Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess stepping down

Volkswagen chief executive Herbert Diess is set to resign from his post at the brand, with a replacement confirmed over the weekend. Diess will be replaced by Porsche CEO Oliver Blume on September 1.

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// Clean car rebates top $100m

Government reveals how much has been paid out under its policies, which have also netted $14m in fees. The government has paid out more than $100 million in rebates under its clean car discount scheme, according to latest figures from the programme that aims to encourage consumers to choose low-emissions vehicles.

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  • How many TradeMe ‘Super Features’ is optimal?
  • How many dealers have bought vehicles back from their customers?
  • Having trouble with this clean car fee thing.
  • What’s the dodgiest thing you’ve ever ‘heard’ about someone doing in a deal?
  • Why do so many dealers still have such shit photos?
  • Survey – How long do you think before EVs (all types) are over 50% of new car sales?

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// Maserati reveal track-only Project24 racecar

Maserati has taken the covers off an enhanced version of its MC20 supercar, revealing the limited run, track-only Project24.

// Study suggests modern diesel engines can lower emissions faster than electric trucks

A recent study conducted in the United States that was commissioned by a diesel advocacy group says converting older trucks to modern diesel engines is a quicker and less costly way to lower harmful emissions than adopting electric trucks.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// SVolt Energy Readies Solid-State Battery With 400 Wh/Kg

Once those cells are commercially available, they could make it possible for electric vehicles to drive 1,000 kilometres or more on a single charge, according to the company.

// UK Government Publication Debunks EV Myths

As consumer interest in electric vehicles has grown, the wave of anti-EV myths and misinformation has grown to a tsunami—false and misleading information sloshes around social media,

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// Fuso eCanters in two Christchurch projects

Nine battery electric Fuso eCanter trucks are now on Christchurch roads. The eCanters are leased by nine companies who signed on to take part in two projects launched by the Christchurch City Council to help it achieve its goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions for the district by 2030.

// Mitsubishi NZ celebrates blockbuster year at awards night

Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand held its annual Diamond Dinner awards night at the Hilton in Taupo last Friday, celebrating some of its strongest performing dealerships around the country in the process.

// ADV joins CFMoto’s 700 CL-X range

Currently CFMoto has Heritage and Sport versions in its neo-retro 700 CL-X range.

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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July 26th, 20222022-07-25T23:33:02+12:00

July 25th, 2022

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// Ford Mustang Mach-E on its way to New Zealand

Ford New Zealand has announced that it will be bringing the Mustang Mach-E to New Zealand, with the popular EV set to arrive here early next year.

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// Mercury gets behind Hikotron AC charging network

Energy supplier Mercury says more destination AC charging is needed in New Zealand hence it is lending support to Hamilton-based start-up Hikotron to rollout a New Zealand-made smart charging network for electric vehicles.

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// BYD launching three EVs in Japan throughout 2023

China’s largest electrified carmaker BYD is planning to enter the Japanese market with three fully-electric models expected to go on sale next year.

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// New Zealand company plans 6000+ EV chargers in Florida

New Zealand-based Invisible Urban Charging will be installing more than 6000 EV chargers in the USA in the coming months.

// Volkswagen Group models to become even more modular

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// Ford touts ample supply deals to hit electric vehicle goals

Ford says it has contracts to deliver enough batteries to produce electric vehicles at a rate of 600,000 globally per year by late in 2023.

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// Cadillac reveals full images of its Celestiq show car as a ‘vision’ of its production design

A month and a half after sharing the first public images of the Celestiq electric sedan, Cadillac has publicly shared the full monty,

// Tesla is aiming for same-hour service with ‘Formula 1 pit crew techniques’

Elon Musk announced that he is working in order for Tesla to achieve same-hour service on its vehicles as often as possible using ‘Formula 1 pit crew techniques’.

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// Baidu unveils latest autonomous electric vehicle

Baidu, a Chinese search engine and artificial intelligence firm, unveiled its latest electric autonomous driving vehicle this week.

// Aston Martin celebrates 100th anniversary of Grand Prix racing

Aston Martin first went Grand Prix racing in 1922 and so this weekend’s French F1 GP marks the 100th anniversary of this notable achievement.

// Alpine A110 goes electric with E-ternité prototype

Alpine is celebrating the A110 nameplate’s upcoming 60th anniversary with the reveal of an electrified prototype dubbed the A110 E-ternité…

// Panigale V4 tweaks for MY 2023

Ducati has updated its Panigale V4, mainly through software enhancements to Engine Brake Control, the firm’s quick-shifter, Ducati Traction Control…

// Porsche believes it can make more profit selling electric cars

Ahead of its landmark potential IPO, Porsche is telling investors it can become more profitable focussing on battery power.

// Jeep’s China failure sends foreboding signal to global carmakers

It was one of the very first international auto brands to enter China, widely recognized by consumers and understood by its owners to have huge potential.

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July 25th, 20222022-07-24T20:44:04+12:00

July 22nd, 2022

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// More than 500 people attend Fleet Day 2022

Supported by EROAD and the Waikato Regional Council, more than 500 delegates from major fleets across the country attended Fleet Day 2022 held at the Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton.

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// Honda unveils Civic Type R with more power

Honda has today unveiled its new Civic Type R, confirming that it will be sticking to a familiar formula.

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// Tesla Owners Reselling New Cars For Profit Amidst High EV Demand

Many Tesla buyers are waiting several months to take delivery of the electric vehicles, due to high demand, exacerbated by inflation and the ongoing semiconductor shortage.

// Volkswagen Pilots Reuse of ID.4 Battery Packs

One of the big arguments against electric vehicles is the environmental cost of the batteries.

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// Marque’s new BEV takes bow

Hyundai premieres the Ioniq 6 with production of the vehicle set to start in the third quarter of this year.

// Toyota cuts August production by 150,000 vehicles

Toyota is set for another wave of temporary production closures across Japan, once again citing parts shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

// Petrol imports fuel record deficit

Monthly value of vehicles crossing our borders slips but the sector’s annual import total is up by 24.4 percent.

// 2 Cheap board nominee drops out

Shareholders of New Zealand Automotive Investments (NZAI) will now only have to vote on two nominations

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July 22nd, 20222022-07-21T19:50:56+12:00

July 21st, 2022

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// Kia announces pricing for hybrid and electric Niro line-up

Kia New Zealand has confirmed a 10-model Niro line-up for the local market, including pricing. The line-up is split into three powertrain options; hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV, and four trim levels.

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// 2024 Chevrolet Blazer electric SUV revealed

The latest car in General Motors’ ever expanding EV portfolio is the new Chevrolet Blazer.

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// Confirmed: Motorsport to cease at Pukekohe Raceway in 2023

It has been confirmed that all motorsport activity at Pukekohe Park Raceway will come to an end next year.

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// Sena blames poor company performance on move to replace directors

New Zealand Automotive Investments Limited (NZAI) co-founder and major shareholder David Sena today claims per performance is behind moves to replace the majority of the company’s board.

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// Ford issues fire risk recall for Escape PHEV

Ford’s local arm has issued a recall for selected Escape models regarding a mechanical issue that can cause engines to fail and potential increased fire risk. The recall concerns 2019-’22 model year Escapes fitted with the 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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// Electric Boats Will Be A $16.6 Billion Market By 2031

Allied Market Research recently published a report outlining the growth of the electric and hybrid boat market, and they’re predicting a massive, 12.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).

// How solid-state EV batteries could cut emissions by up to 39%

Solid state batteries have the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of EV batteries by up to 39% compared with liquid lithium-ion batteries,

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// MV Agusta: Three Hard Core RC models

Italian bike maker, MV Agusta, has unveiled its Reparto Corse motorcycle art trio, comprising the Turismo Veloce, Dragster, and F3. All are limited edition collectibles.

// EV breakdown service grows

AA expands specialised fleet in response to higher uptake of low-emissions models. The AA has launched two electric-vehicle (EV) charging Roadservice vans in Auckland to build on the success of helping motorists in in zero and low-emissions cars in Wellington.

// GM’s Mary Barra talks electric vehicles and the future

The economy is a bit wobbly, but General Motors CEO Mary Barra isn’t backing off of an audacious prediction: By the middle of this decade, her company will sell more electric vehicles in the U.S. than Tesla, the global sales leader.

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July 21st, 20222022-07-20T23:29:52+12:00

July 20th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Trucking toward lower emissions

Fonterra has its first electric milk tanker called “Milk-E”. It operates on battery-swap technology, meaning just a few minutes’ downtime to swap batteries which can be charged at off-peak times,

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// Mass board exodus at 2 Cheap

Shares of parent company put in brief trading halt following raft of resignations over deteriorating boardroom relations.

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// Raptor R: Ford brings the fight to Ram by revealing 700hp Shelby-powered F-150

Despite the rising cost of fuel, and the rise in popularity of electric power in the automotive world, American brands don’t seem to be too fazed, as they’re pushing on with insane supercharged V8-powered vehicles.

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// Geneva Finance celebrate 22% profit jump

Geneva Finance has released its financial report for the financial year ended March 31, 2022, confirming a 22% year-on-year profit.

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// Hyundai electric ute could be on the horizon

Hyundai could be the next manufacturer to add an electric ute to its development plans, with comments made to Australian press seemingly confirming that a Korean plug-in pick-up is on the company’s radar.

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// Australian group buys leading Auckland BMW dealerships

Australia’s Autosports Group Ltd has acquired three New Zealand dealerships as part of an AU$63.6m ($70.4m) purchase.

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// Lotus completes billion dollar factory in China, rolls first all-electric Eletre off assembly line

Sport and racing car manufacturer Lotus Cars announced it has officially completed its $1.2 billion production facility in Wuhan, China where several of the company’s future BEVs will be built.

// A 5-minute EV charging startup raises $59 million

A Cambridge University professor’s ultrafast EV battery startup has raised $59 million in Series B funding.

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// Baby Jeep EV leaked

Images of an upcoming Jeep model have been leaked ahead of its official debut in October. Earlier this year, a series of images of the compact SUV were released by Jeep which confirmed that the new model will launch at some point in 2023.

// ‘Serious concerns’ over plan to ban new petrol cars by 2035 in Canberra

A plan to ban new petrol cars in the ACT by 2035 has raised concerns that the move will create some big problems for many residents.

// Environmental activists deflating SUV tyres worldwide, including New Zealand

An environmental activist group known as The Tyre Extinguishers has been causing havoc amongst innocent motorists all over the world by deflating their tyres in an act of protest.

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July 20th, 20222022-07-19T23:44:05+12:00

July 19th, 2022

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// Peugeot Partner van arrives in New Zealand

Peugeot New Zealand has introduced a new offering to the commercial vehicle market, with the arrival of the Partner. This is a smaller alternative to Expert van …

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// ANCAP to implement car flood testing from next year

The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is set to introduce a series of new test regimes next year designed to find whether vehicles have any safety shortcomings in the event of a flood.

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// Next-gen Honda CR-V debuts in North America

Honda’s updated CR-V has been unveiled on the other side of the world for the North American market, with a New Zealand launch expected to follow.

// Hyundai’s upcoming ute will be all-electric

Hyundai is all but confirmed to be working on a second ute, following the North American Santa Cruz, and it won’t be combustion-powered.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Polestar 3 Pricing Revealed — Are You Sitting Down?

Polestar, the all-electric brand from Volvo Cars (well, the Polestar 1 is a plug-in hybrid but everything else will be fully electric), is taking direct aim at the Porsche Cayenne in its bid to become a major manufacturer of electric automobiles.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Nio sedan spotted testing in NZ

Chinese EV brand Nio appears to be testing its upcoming electric sports sedan in New Zealand, not unusual for this time of year.

// Aston Martin considering range of options for first EV partnership

Aston Martin is reportedly in talks with multiple other carmakers to partner up for its first fully electric vehicle.

// Safety ratings warning

Industry association reinforces message from Waka Kotahi about using correct information in advertising.

// Road car gets racing revamp

Lessons learnt through motorsport developments help influence Toyota’s newest sports model for the streets.

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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

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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July 18th, 2022

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// Hyundai N goes electric with wild, sideways concepts

Following on from the debut of its sleek Ioniq 6, Hyundai has unveiled the model’s first N variant in concept form, alongside a stunning two-door coupe retro concept.

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// Toyota GR86 available in NZ from September

Toyota’s entry-level sports car is making its return to New Zealand in the form of the GR86. Toyota Gazoo…

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// Mitsubishi trials NZ’s first-ever PHEV-to-home power transfer

If you think of the family car as a machine that simply consumes power, think again!

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// Geely launch Radar RD6 electric ute

Chinese car giant Geely recently announced their new sub-brand called Radar Auto, which revealed its all-new RD6 dual-cab electric ute this week.

// BMW set to offer a Netflix-like subscription model for features

The world of microtransactions is coming to a car near you. BMW is planning to charge monthly subscriptions for certain tech and luxury features in its cars.

// Auckland Dealer ordered to take back Audi, payback customer

An Auckland-based car dealer has had to pay back a customer $29,990 following mechanical issues they encountered with a 2011 Audi A7 Sportback they purchased from the dealer in October of last year.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// 1,500 Tesla Powerwall owners have already joined the new virtual power plant in California

PG&E announced that more than 1,500 Tesla Powerwall owners have already decided to joined the new virtual power plant

// Biden administration announces $56 million for US solar manufacturing

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $56 million in funding to boost US solar manufacturing and recycling.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Toyota’s Japan flagship Crown car to debut on global markets video

Toyota’s flagship model in Japan, the Crown, is going on sale around the world for the first time, but is it coming here?

// Isuzu D-Max recalled over roller shutter issue

Isuzu New Zealand has issued a recall for its flagship double-cab ute, the D-Max X-Terrain, regarding…

// Mercedes-Benz vans, utes recalled locally

Mercedes-Benz has issued two fresh recalls for two models in its commercial division; the X-Class ute and the Sprinter van.

// New dealership opens

Next-generation Ford Ranger to be star of launch night for Rotorua business.

// Points for electric drives

AA Smartfuel partnership with ChargeNet for benefits to EV owners.

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NZCD Main Header

// 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

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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