June 17th, 2022
HOT TOPIC
// Audi Q4 e-tron previewed in New Zealand
Audi is displaying the all new Q4 e-tron at Westfield Newmarket in Auckland this week, giving potential customers a preview of what they can expect from Audi’s first all-electric compact SUV.
- AutoFile says Kiwi wraps off Q4 e-tron
- AutoTalk says Audi Q4 e-tron pops up at The Store
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BEST OF THE REST
// Polestar teases line of upcoming models
EV automaker Polestar has teased an onslaught of upcoming models, including its 3, 4, and 5.
While only one image has been released, it showcases the rear end of all three vehicles which are set to be launched in numerical order.
// West Auckland dealerships hit with catalytic converter thefts
Graeme Macdonald of Croydon Wholesalers says they’ve had a range of vehicles hit, despite the yard having significant security measures in place.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Low-tech Charge Cable Channel could be a solution for drivewayless EV drivers
Regular Charged readers are familiar with the Tragic Plight of the Drivewayless—millions of car owners living in urban neighborhoods depend on on-street parking, and thus have no way to charge EVs at home.
// Evnex Electric Vehicle Chargers — Plug & Play
New Zealand is having growing pains. With 12% of all new cars currently sold being electric, the pressure is on to provide coordinated and cost-effective charging in medium- to high-density housing.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Toyota looks to be working on an electric FJ replacement
Toyota has offered more of a look at its Compact Cruiser EV concept, after winning the Car Design Award for Concept Vehicles.
// Sportier and more aggressive
Personalization is the name of the game with Maserati’s “next level” siblings for the 2023 model year.
// Toyota hybrid leads recovering used import market
And though the May 2022 figures are a mild lift on April’s, they’re still significantly down compared to May 2021.
// Spending on cars stable
Retail card spending on vehicles remained stable last month, with the seasonally adjusted figure of $208 million only up by $1m, or 0.6 percent, when compared with April this year.
ONE LINERS
- Singer Turbo Study gets performance focus
- Are used Tesla Model 3 sales increasing as Model Y date nears?
- Mourners share memories of former dealer
- McLaren caves will build an SUV after all
- Toyota CEO says his successor must have ‘unshakable conviction’
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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BMW
- For a limited time, drive away in a BMW X1 at 0% interest with 3 payments across 2 years.
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.
VOLKSWAGEN
- Volkswagen’s T-Cross, available now with a free 3-year service plan (value approx. $1,300)*.
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.
