April 6th, 2022
HOT TOPIC
// Mitsubishi dominates March sales figures, but Tesla wasn’t far behind
It was an interesting time in New Zealand with new car sales throughout the month of March this year as buyers make the most of the Clean Car Discount scheme before it hit top gear.
- AutoCar says Triton tops March sale numbers, Tesla makes its mark but Utes dominate
- Stuff Motoring says Record new car sales as buyers rush to beat Clean Car fees video
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// Hertz plans electric car fleet expansion with 65,000 Polestars video
Hertz has revealed its plans to add to its EV fleet with the purchase of 65,000 Polestars over the next five years.
- AutoCar says Hertz agrees to buy 65,000 Polestars
- EVs and Beyond says Hertz to buy 65,000 EVs
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// DeLorean tease new EV sportscar
DeLorean has given us a first teaser look of their new electric sportscar slated to be revealed later this year…
- EVs and Beyond says DeLorean EV reveal August
HOT TOPIC
// MIA frustrated with last-minute Clean Car changes
Motor Industry Association (MIA) CEO David Crawford says late changes to mechanisms of the Clean Car Discount’s latest wave of updates were “frustrating” for the industry.
- AutoFile says ‘Frantic’ start to feebate
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// Charged Up webinar April 6
Don’t forget to join the Charged Up webinar on Wednesday, April 6, from 7 pm, if you want to learn more about EVs.
// MOL to stop shipping used EVs
One of the world’s largest shipping companies has confirmed it will stop carrying used electric vehicles including those coming to New Zealand.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// Volkswagen Recalls More Than 100,000 PHEVs For Fire Risk
Volkswagen Group is recalling 100,000 cars for fire risk. But which cars?
// Nissan May Reduce Dealer Margin On Ariya Electric SUV To Offset Costs
The traditional dealership model may cause contention between automakers and dealers.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Marque’s new SUV to attract a discount
Kia details the cost of its latest BEV as the launch date draws near.
// New IPCC report confirms emission cuts needed
We need a plan now to cut our emissions, says climate change minister James Shaw of the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
// Car imports on the rise
New and used passenger vehicle numbers grow month-on-month.
// Vehicle arrivals down in March
Vehicle imports are down 20.1% year-on-year with a total of 23,509 arrivals hitting the wharves in March compared to 29,444 in the same period last year.
// Clean car discount advice
Transport agency lists essential details of legislation and where to find out more.
// Kia confirms battery size, the range for next-gen Niro
Late last year, Kia whipped the covers off its next-generation Niro, available as a BEV, PHEV, and HEV. Borrowing plenty of styling cues from the Kia HabaNiro Concept, the reveal was well received.
// Hybrids feel rebate heat
Utes dominate and buyers hold out for rebates as new vehicles notch up records.
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- The F8 is currently on pause but might never return
- As car registrations boom, dealer numbers shrink
- Tesla Model 3 tops March passenger vehicle stats
- Fiat wants its brand to be electric and affordable
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// 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.
