NZ Automotive Industry News

March 23rd, 2022

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// Kia EV6 award comes just before NZ dealer debut

The Kia EV6 electric crossover has won the Red Dot Awards’ ‘Best of the Best’ title prior to its presentation to Kia New Zealand dealer partners next week.

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// How truckin’ good: GMSV launches Chevrolet Silverado range in NZ

February 2020 was when General Motors announced that it would be discontinuing the iconic Australian brand.

// A third of Consumer NZ poll respondents may get a hybrid or EV

About 81% of Kiwis are driving less to counter costly fuel prices, while a third of Consumer NZ poll respondents are considering switching to an EV or hybrid to save money.

// Online demand for EVs surges

New Trade Me figures reveal an increasing number of its users are searching for low-emissions vehicles.

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// Ford confirm F-150 Lightning range, first pickups should be on the road next month

Ford has confirmed the battery range for its upcoming F-150 Lightning pickup truck, and the numbers are better than they expected…

// Audi drops focus on synthetic fuels after years of development

In 2017, Audi announced big plans to invest in the development of synthetic fuels as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels, as the motoring world began its pivot towards electrification.

// Tesla ‘scaling to extreme size’

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk reckons Tesla’s “Master Plan Part 3” will be about scaling the company to an “extreme size” and artificial intelligence (AI), which he says are needed to shift humanity away from fossil fuels.

// Waka Kotahi unveils funding model

The transport agency seeks submissions on how its services should be paid for following an 18-month review.

// Nissan and Enel plan ‘second life’ EV battery storage system

Nissan EV batteries will enhance grid stability in Spain as part of the Enel Group’s “Second Life” project to help secure the continuity of energy supply to 90,000 residents.

// Toyota emphasizes battery durability in high-stakes EV

A few weeks ago, I roused myself at 5 a.m. to catch a bus, two trains, and then a taxi to a racetrack in the middle of a forest outside Tokyo.

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March 23rd, 20222022-03-23T18:18:58+13:00

March 22nd, 2022

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// Armstrong’s hits pause on Australasian initial public offer

The privately-owned Kiwi automotive dealership group, Armstrong’s, has confirmed that it will delay its plans to dual list on the main board of the New Zealand Stock Exchange and Australian Stock Exchange.

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// Bowater Toyota lands top award

Nelson-based dealership wins brand’s supreme awards for the fourth time after year of “hard work”.

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// Next-generation Porsche 718 confirmed to be electric

Porsche has confirmed the next generation of 718 sports cars, comprising the Boxster and Cayman models, will go fully electric.

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// Prodrive takes Dakar knowledge and builds all-terrain hypercar

British carmaker Prodrive has given the motoring world another car no one asked for, no one needs, but everyone wants.

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// EV Torque – swap the fleet time!

More than half of new cars sold in New Zealand are purchased by businesses. And the majority of these end up in corporate fleets or in car-sharing programmes.

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// Audi unveils A6 Avant e-tron concept – more to come

Based on the Porsche Premium Platform Electric (PPE) it will offer up to 700km range (WLTP) from its 100kmh battery with 350kW of power and 800Nm torque, depending on the model.

// Dealers given economy labels deadline

Authority announces a two-week window for businesses to update details for vehicles offered for sale in yards and online.

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// NZ demand for EVs having a field day, interest at Hyundai up by over 400%

With petrol prices nearing unaffordable highs and lengthy delays importing new cars, local demand for electric vehicles is having a…

// Second-hand EVs surge in popularity

As fuel prices consistently touch and break the $ 3-per-liter mark, it seems more and more people are looking to make the jump to electric power.

// Aussie used importers fire shot at government department

Battle lines are being drawn up between the professional body that represents the imported used car trade in Australia, and the federal government department which is changing the legislation governing the industry.

// Volvo FL Electric tested in harsh climate and city streets

Equipped with Volvo’s second-generation battery packs with a capacity totaling 265kW, local engineers subjected the vehicle to a series of on-road tests in 35 degrees plus heat.

// National urges changes for RUC relief

The National Party is calling on the Government to introduce urgent legislation enabling reductions in road user charges (RUCs) following its move to relieve pressure at the pump.

// Toyota RAV4, Land Cruiser production impacted by the earthquake

Toyota has announced a wave of temporary production pauses across a series of its factories in Japan following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit the nation last week.

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March 22nd, 20222022-03-21T23:01:58+13:00

March 21st, 2022

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// GMSV launches Silverado 2500 HD, has already sold five

GMSV has launched its latest ‘go big or go home’ attitude truck, the Chevrolet 2500 HD.

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// Audi is finally giving us what we really want – an electric wagon

Audi has taken the wraps off a new concept, and it’s what we’ve all secretly been waiting for. Admit it, you’ve wanted an electric station wagon since ages ago as well.

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// Audi could soon be making a pick-up truck

The prestige and luxury associated with Audi typically attract a certain kind of car owner. That certain person is not a Ford Ranger owner, but it soon could be.

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// Maserati’s bold electric strategy begins with 1200 hp GranTurismo

Maserati is going electric. But that’s not the news at all. No, it’s how they plan on starting their all-electric future that’s newsworthy.

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// MIA chief to retire

David Crawford will have completed 10 years with the industry association by the time he steps down at the end of March 2023.

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// New Audi tech will help protect cyclists on the road

Audi of America is collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies and Spoke on technology that’ll protect cyclists on the road.

// Car dealers given two weeks to update economy labels

The Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA) announced earlier this week that new and used vehicle economy labels would be changing, subsequently showing off the new-look labels for the first time yesterday. They debut at dealerships on April 1.

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// Hyundai says petrol prices have “quadrupled” interest in EVs

In spite of the government’s recent move to tame New Zealand’s petrol prices, prices at the pump are still well up on what they were at the same point last year.

// Spending slump for vehicles

Drop across all retail sectors the first of its kind since the country was in alert level four lockdown.

// Mercedes cars will be made from 40% recycled materials within 10 years

Mercedes-Benz has the goal of having a CO2-neutral fleet of new passenger vehicles by 2039.

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March 21st, 20222022-03-20T19:56:03+13:00

March 18th, 2022

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// Aston Martin reveals the last V12 Vantage

They say all good things must come to an end. The Aston Martin Vantage V12 was a good thing,

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// VIA warns dealers to register high emitters before March 31

VIA is warning all used imported dealers around New Zealand that light vehicles emitting more than 191gm/km of CO2 must be registered by March 31, 2022, or buyers will pay a fee from April 1.

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// 2022 Mazda MX-5 reminds us purity and sports are still alive, plus new model

The iconic Mazda MX-5 now features Kinematic Posture Control (KPC) to improve the MX-5’s already outstanding road holding.

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// New vehicle labels

The labels listed under New Zealand Legislation include those for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), petrol, and diesel.

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// Audi is finally giving us what we really want – an electric wagon video

Audi has shown off its latest concept, taking the form of an all-electric station wagon.

// Jaguar reveals EV battery recycling initiative

In the age of the electric vehicle, one of the biggest arguments against this new form of transport surrounds what is meant to happen with the batteries after a car has finished with them.

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// The Dark Knight: Ferrari shows off first look at 296 GT3 race car

The Ferrari 296 GT3 will be the Prancing Horse’s successor to the outdated 488 models next year and the first…

// RUC submissions close April 22

Road user charges (RUC) consultation closes with Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport on Friday, April 22 at 5 pm.

// V8-loving dealer accepts things must change

Mike McCready has no hesitation in giving the quote at right as his response when asked to summarise the one thing he’s learned from 25 years of commitment and service to Palmerston North-based Robertson Motor Group.

// Rivian hit with a big reality check

Emerging electric ute maker Rivian has found out making cars is hard.

// Time running out for dealers on feebate

VIA renews a message to register fee-attracting vehicles before March 31.

// Royal Enfield Scram 411 – Urban Scrambler

Royal Enfield has officially unveiled the Scram 411, which the firm describes as an ADV crossover based on the Himalayan…

// Rental Vehicle Association responds to price claims

The New Zealand Rental Vehicle Association has responded to claims made in a recent analysis of rental car prices in New Zealand, saying they were far below those quoted.

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March 18th, 20222022-03-17T23:42:01+13:00

March 17th, 2022

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// Tesla puts prices up again as they battle inflation pressure and supply issues

Tesla’s prices have taken a hike, rather literally, as they face two increases in just one week.

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// Brussels offers drivers over $1,000 each to give up driving

When it comes to traffic issues in big cities, it seems that there are a few different approaches to solving them. But in the end, it really boils down to two options; build bigger roads, or get rid of vehicles.

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// VIA clarifies fee and rebate rules for re-registered vehicles

The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has moved to clarify regulations around whether re-registered fleet vehicles are eligible for either a fee or a rebate as part of forthcoming Clean Car Standard regulations.

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// First Audi A6 E-Tron Spy Photos Show Sleek Fastback With Split Headlights

This is a prototype for the series version of the A6 E-Tron concept, which is not expected to change much for production.

// Sono Sion solar hatchback on track for 2023 production, company says

The Munich-based fledgling solar-car maker is working toward a finalized design, with complete and test vehicles, and it still plans to make the Sion in 2023.

// EVs dominate World Car of the Year finalists list

Organisers for the World Car of the Year awards have confirmed this year’s finalists across a series of categories,

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// Bentley reports massive profit gain and is giving us plenty of EVs

Bentley witnessed a soar in sales last year with a massive profit gain between 2020 and 2021.

// Changes coming for vehicle fuel economy labeling

The government has announced adjustments to the way vehicle efficiency will be labeled, via changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulations 2007 framework.

// Dealers risk dipping out as laws change

MTA credits the government for adjusting lending rules but tweaks are still weeks away.

// National slams Clark over CCCFA

Minister’s changes fail to recognize the “difference” between lenders.

// The car with the longest ever production run revealed

There have been some truly iconic cars over the automotive’s 100+ year history…

// HYVIA French hydrogen plant ready

Nine months after its creation, HYVIA – The Renault Group and Plug Power’s joint-venture on hydrogen mobility – is preparing its hydrogen plant at the group’s Refactory manufacturing site in Flins, France.

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March 17th, 20222022-03-16T23:10:34+13:00

March 16th, 2022

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// Ford’s aggressive EV plan kicks into gear with seven European models to be launched by 2024

Ford will add three passenger vehicles and four commercial vans to its European electric vehicle fleet by 2024.

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// NZ police approve Škoda Superb iV PHEV for operational testing

The Škoda Superb iV was the first iV model launched in Škoda New Zealand’s family of electrified vehicles.

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// EV boom fuelled by petrol price rises

March is a boom time for EVs and that’s likely to continue.

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// Jaguar EV batteries to get a second life as energy storage units

Jaguar has announced a partnership with tech firm Pramac to develop a new energy storage unit that makes use of recycled lithium-ion cells from ‘second life’ electric car batteries sourced from used Jaguar I-Paces.

// MIA backs finance law changes

The government praised for action on CCCFA’s unintended consequences, but the association “would prefer it didn’t get these sorts of things wrong in the first place”.

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// Energy, power, cells, modules, cooling: Watch Lucid’s CEO give the best EV battery primer yet

Lucid’s CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson teach the basics of EV batteries while showing off some of the brand’s tech.

// SEA Electric’s global drive for e-school buses

Australian-founded e-mobility tech company SEA Electric aims to continue pushing zero-emissions school buses,

// Agency plans to shake-up fees

Waka Kotahi tells representatives from across the transport sector it will soon be seeking feedback on how to boost funding.

// Li-ion battery alternatives key for storage – IDTechEx

Developments to alternative, next-generation, non-lithium battery chemistries, including redox flow, metal-air, or sodium-ion batteries, are now a regular occurrence.

// Are ICE Vehicles Heading The Way Of CRTs?

Most of our readers are probably old enough to remember the days when CRT televisions and computer monitors were frequently seen sitting by curbs,

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March 16th, 20222022-03-15T22:26:15+13:00

March 15th, 2022

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// No STI variant for the new WRX

Subaru has culled the high-performance STI variant from their new WRX line-up.

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// BREAKING: Jacinda Ardern’s Govt slashes fuel taxes from midnight; half-price public transport

Kiwi motorists will get some relief from soaring petrol prices, with the Government slashing fuel excise duties and road user charges by 25c a litre each from midnight.

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// Aston Martin Valhalla revealed in the flesh in New Zealand

The Aston Martin Valhalla, a 698kW plug-in hybrid supercar, has arrived in New Zealand.

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// Gull to get new owners following $572m bid

Gull Petroleum has been sold to Australian investment company Allegro Funds for $572 million, pending approval from the Commerce Commission and the Overseas Investment Office.

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// BMW Group buys high-performance Alpina brand

Just as Mercedes-Benz bought the high-performance AMG brand and integrated it into its operation, BMW is acquiring the trademark rights to the Bovensiepen family-owned Alpina manufacturing operation which will become a group-owned brand from late 2025.

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// Ford and PG&E study how F-150 Lightning might support the grid, not just the home

PG&E will explore how the F-150 Lightning and its hardware could interconnect with the grid, and how bidirectional charging might support resiliency during grid outages.

// Rivian Announces New Tech Under Development

From a heat pump to LFP batteries, new drive units, 800 V systems, bi-directional charging, and more.

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// SEA Electric enters step van market

Australian electric vehicle technology company SEA Electric is bringing a new product to the step van market.

// There and back (600km) for $85

Drive Electric chair Mark Gilbert travelled from Auckland to the Bay of Plenty and back at the weekend in his Audi e-tron EV and spent $85 on “fuel”.

// Warning over switch to lower-grade fuel

Industry group says trying to make savings as petrol prices skyrocket risks causing long-term damage to engines.

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March 15th, 20222022-03-14T23:42:38+13:00

March 14th, 2022

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// Ducati unleashes the completely necessary Panigale V4 SP2

Ducati’s Panigale V4 was never exactly a slow machine, boasting 157kW in standard trim when it debuted in 2019.

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// Clean car discount details online

Website receives updates to provide consumers with a breakdown of discounts and penalties for cars.

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// Govt announces fixes to controversial CCCFA lending laws

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark have announced that the New Zealand Government is reforming the much-debated Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA).

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// Tesla Model 3 prices raised following a jump in price of nickel

An increase in the international price of nickel has resulted in the prices of Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys increasing around the world, including New Zealand.

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// Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV gets electrified

Hyundai has electrified the Santa Fe SUV, giving it hybrid and plug-in hybrid options in one swoop.

// BMW NZ backflips, says local vehicles affected by fire risk recall

After initially issuing a statement saying that locally sold vehicles are not a part of a global fire risk recall, BMW New Zealand has reversed its claims.

// Rising petrol prices fuel interest in EVs

Petrol prices racing towards $4 a liter have further enlivened Kiwi interest in new electric cars, but those taking the plunge are much more likely to find themselves on a waiting list than in a vehicle.

// The Good Oil: The Volvo taxis and the clever tether

Wireless charging your Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) is the dream, right? No messing about with plugs, just park up and walk away.

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March 14th, 20222022-03-14T02:07:35+13:00

March 11th, 2022

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// Watch: Volkswagen ID. Buzz unveiled; Confirmed for NZ 2023

Volkswagen New Zealand has confirmed the ID. Buzz, its fully-electric homage to the original Volkswagen van, will land here next year.

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// Hyundai launch plug-in and hybrid Santa Fe in New Zealand

Hyundai has added a standard hybrid and a plug-in hybrid option to their Santa Fe lineup.

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// 1,000HP Hennessey RAM ‘supertruck’ limited to 88km/h for tax reasons

When RAM whipped the covers off the 1500 TRX, it seemed that the brand had won the truck game, no one was going to trump this Hellcat-equipped supercharged super truck.

// BMWs sold in NZ not affected by global fire risk recall

BMW has announced overseas that it will be recalling a significant number of vehicles worldwide regarding an engine fire risk issue.

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// Mazda reveals brand new CX-60 mid-size SUV

Mazda has revealed its brand new CX-60 SUV overseas, the first Mazda model to be powered by a straight-six engine.

// Toyota taking another look at production plans amidst global disruptions

Toyota is re-evaluating its production plans amidst global disruption.

// Dealer calls time on 47-year career

GWD Motor Group plans to expand after snapping up city site.

// Chevy keeping SS range alive in its EV future, chooses the Blazer to be first

Chevrolet looks to be keeping their SS range relevant despite a shift towards electrification, with the brand’s latest announcement confirming the first SS EV is on the way.

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March 11th, 20222022-03-10T22:50:17+13:00

March 10th, 2022

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// Mazda reveals the CX-60, its most powerful road car, and yet another SUV

After several teasers, Mazda has finally given us the first look at the new CX-60 plug-in hybrid.

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// Rolls-Royce shows off Black Badge Ghost in Auckland video

This is the Black Badge Ghost, Rolls-Royce’s latest attempt at capturing younger buyers.

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// ID. Buzz premiere livestream March 10

Volkswagen New Zealand is inviting people to watch a livestream of the VW ID. Buzz world premiere on March 10, 7 am.

// Volvo to trial wireless car chargers

Volvo will be conducting a three-year wireless EV charger trial in Sweden.

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// Sunday Drive expansion continues with new Mt Wellington site

Unique vehicle dealership Sunday Drive is set to grow next month with the opening of a second dealership in Auckland, this time in Mt Wellington.

// EV registrations climbing in March

About 762 EVs were registered for the week ending March 6 – 310 more than the previous week, according to the Ministry of Transport’s new weekly updates.

// US partnership aids vehicle dealers in customer EV charging education

Qmerit and Chargeway have partnered in the US to help automotive dealers educate customers on EV charging.

// Kia and Hyundai look towards the future of mobility

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have each unveiled their strategic roadmaps to accelerate their electrification ambition and become leaders in sustainable mobility.

// Tech giant and car maker join forces to tackle Tesla

Sony and Honda will work together on next-gen cars intended to woo customers away from the likes of Tesla.

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March 10th, 20222022-03-09T23:22:36+13:00
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