July 1st, 2022
HOT TOPIC
// Toyota NZ CEO joins Climate Leaders Coalition
Chief executive of Toyota New Zealand, Neeraj Lala, has been elected to the Steering Committee of the Climate Leaders Coalition, or CLC. The CLC is a group of businesses committed to progressing New Zealand’s transition to carbon zero.
- AutoFile says Cutting pollution on agenda
HOT TOPIC
// EU countries approve ICE ban after long talks
European Union countries reached a deal following hard-fought talks that dragged into early Wednesday to back stricter climate rules that would eliminate carbon emissions from new cars by 2035.
- AutoCar says EU to ban ICE car sales from 2035
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BEST OF THE REST
// Mahindra to launch Scorpio-N in NZ next year
After a lengthy period between new model debuts, Mahindra New Zealand has announced that it will be bringing a new three-row SUV to market next year called the Scorpio-N.
// Is Skoda’s budget baby SUV headed here?
Kiwis could become customers for a budget Skoda crossover built-in, and initially created purely for, India.
// Toyota rumored to be working on a smaller ute
Toyota could be preparing a new ute to dominate the market. The brand’s North American arm has confessed to looking at a small ute that would sit below the HiLux.
// Volvo announces prices for electric C40 and XC40
Volvo Cars New Zealand has confirmed pricing for its first fully electric SUVs; the traditionally shaped XC40 Recharge and the C40 Recharge coupe.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Electric Car Sales: Global Top 20
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 55% in May 2022 compared to May 2021.
// Electric Car Prices Spiking Due To Rising Costs And Demand
As demand increases and materials are scarce or difficult to acquire, prices tend to rise.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Red Bull is developing a hybrid hypercar
The Red Bull Formula 1 team has announced that it will be developing a brand-new hybrid V8 hypercar, dubbed the RB17.
// Big year for Clean Cars
More than 57,000 EVs and hybrids were registered in the first year of the Government’s Clean Car Discount scheme, a 56% increase from the previous year.
// Slow transition to EVs forecast
Turners notes challenges in sourcing used EVs as it seeks to get more low-emissions vehicles in the market.
// Ford NZ’s ‘big plans’ to back rally
Marque among top sponsors for the World Rally Championship round being hosted by New Zealand this year.
// MG4 launches in Europe, could eventually make it here
The electric MG4 hatchback has been revealed in full, and there’s a good chance we’ll see it in New Zealand.
ONE LINERS
- Toyota GR GT3 production model previewed
- Gordon Murray developing EVs for other carmakers
- Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6 retro streamliner
- Turners: ‘Our business has never been in better shape’
- Stellantis warns of car market collapse if EVs don’t get cheaper
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
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// 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.
