NZ Automotive Industry News

February 9th, 2022

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// Toyota expands hydrogen tech

Toyota New Zealand is expanding its business activities to explore and support the advancement of hydrogen…

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// Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted supercharging

Will it ever reach production? The question on everyone’s lips as we’ve waited and watched the production date for Tesla’s Cybertruck get pushed back further and further.

// EV symbols to be standardized for NZ and Australia

A standardized set of symbols for low and zero-emission vehicles (LZEVs) and associated charging or refueling infrastructure to be used on road signs and for road marking in Australia and New Zealand is proposed.

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// Scalpel to a bike fight

The 2022 KTM 890 Duke R has been released, sporting a new Atlantic Blue base color, reminiscent of the firm’s GP bike,

// Petrol prices fuel EV enquiries

Fuel price increases during the past few months have been “unbelievable” and are expected to drive more people to EVs as a result.

// Car imports tumble

There were 6,956 used passenger vehicles imported into New Zealand during January, which is 39.4 percent lower than for the same month a year ago.

// Skoda marks 120th anniversary with a classic rebuild

Skoda Motorsport has turned 120, and the carmaker is celebrating by completely restoring and rebuilding the 1100 OHC Coupe racing car from 1960.

// Skilled migrant limit to fall

The government is lowering the income threshold on skilled-migrant visas to help industries that have struggled to fill vacancies because of the Covid-19 pandemic and borders being closed.

// India blocks Elon Musk, won’t give Tesla added tax breaks

Regulators appear to have called Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s bluff, having denied the company’s requests for tax breaks in order to smooth its entry into the bustling market.

// Agency’s January statistics incomplete

Statistics published by Waka Kotahi on vehicle registrations for January 2022, and featured in the February issue of Autofile and stories online, are incomplete.

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February 9th, 20222022-02-09T00:06:06+13:00

February 8th, 2022

HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT WAITANGI DAY – DAN

// Will we get the Ora Good Cat in New Zealand?

The Ora Good Cat is probably one of the best-looking vehicles to come out of China recently, even if it has a slightly weird name.

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// 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 Calculator

Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).

February 8th, 20222022-02-07T19:39:25+13:00

February 7th, 2022

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// Watch: Toyota’s fully autonomous GR Supra goes drifting

While most brands are hard at work developing autonomous driving systems at test tracks, Toyota’s Research Institute is taking a different, less tyre-friendly approach.

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// Subaru franchise opens

The opening of a Winger Motors dealership will significantly increase the convenience factor for Subaru customers who live and work in Auckland’s eastern suburbs.

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// Nissan has a dedicated ‘smellmaster’ to ensure the cars smell just right

Nissan could be the only company in the world to have people on its payroll called ‘smellmasters.’

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// Ferrari Purosangue SUV production confirmed for 2022

Ferrari’s scheme to join the deeply profitable luxury performance SUV space race finally appears to have a start date.

// Koenigsegg’s new EV motors may power other supercars

Koenigsegg has detailed its new electric motors and drive units, which it says will be available to third-parties.

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// Ford files NZ trademark for Mustang Mach-E

The all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E looks to be one step closer to hitting the New Zealand market – though the brand is remaining coy.

// Border reopening in five steps

New Zealand’s international border will reopen in five stages from the end of the month, with the ability to self-isolate at home available for most travellers returning to the country.

// Team Penske to be first with an electric truck at the track

Team Penske will make history at the Los Angeles Coliseum this weekend when it becomes the first NASCAR team to use an all-electric truck to get its car to the track.

// Ford bring in the big bucks, earned $17.9 billion in 2021

There’s a lot of money in cars. Well, there’s a lot of money in selling cars. Just look at Ford’s latest net income figures.

// Hyundai’s adorable Casper has become an adorable van

Hyundai revealed the Casper in September 2021, a cute little SUV comparable to the Suzuki Jimny in size. While it is undeniably awesome in a silly tiny car sort of way, we can’t help but feel like it would be better if it

// EV Torque – a look ahead

Below is a good guess as to what EVs we can expect here in the near future based on what’s happening overseas, and a few cryptic announcements from local distributors.

// AA Buyer’s Guide: Family-friendly options

There have been some fantastic new family-friendly vehicles launched in New Zealand over the past months. Whether you need something frugal or have a craving for something with the capacity for towing,

// Norway: Top of the world and EV dominator

Ah, Norway. Bitterly cold, hundreds of fjords, and runaway electric car leaders. Recent sales figures out of the Scandinavian country all point towards one thing: EVs are surging in at a record pace,

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February 7th, 20222022-02-06T23:10:38+13:00

February 4th, 2022

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// Mitsubishi Outlander, Triton topple Ford Ranger in January sales upset

The Motor Industry Association has released new vehicle registration figures from January, indicating a surprising name sitting on top of the sales sheets; Mitsubishi.

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// Aston Martin will stop making pure combustion vehicles by 2026

Aston Martin is the latest automaker to announce it’ll stop producing internal combustion engines. Starting in 2026, the British car company will be offering a fully electrified range, meaning all of its models will be either hybrid or pure electric.

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// MIA reports ‘solid’ new vehicle sales in January 2020

The Motor Industry Association of New Zealand is reporting that there were 13,514 sales of new vehicles for the month of January 2022, a decrease of 2.73% (379 units) on the same month in 2021.

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// Track-ready hatch races into view

Hyundai New Zealand has added a new racetrack-capable hot hatchback from the marque’s N Division to its line-up.

// Double-digit growth across group

BMW Group NZ finished 2021 with registrations for both of its brands notching up double-digit percentage increases as demand for electrified products grew.

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// Toyota develops self-driving drift car for safety and science

The sport of drifting has its cynics the world over, but few can deny that a huge amount of talent is on show anytime someone can hop into a car and perform endless, smooth powerslides.

// Car advertising finally goes electric

Hyundai recently debuted a new TV ad called “Gas Card.” It goes like this: a dad gives his daughter a gas station gift card; she never uses it because she drives a plug-in hybrid Tucson from Hyundai; she gives the card back to him on his birthday.

// Making EVs in a materials crisis

The past two years have been extremely turbulent for many industries with production lines shutting down, chip shortages, and a host of general supply chain issues. EVs have been a shining light, IDTechEx says.

// Polestar unveils drift-loving Arctic Circle rallycross EV

As the first Polestar 2s land in New Zealand, on the other side of the world, the brand unveils one of the most gnarly (do the kids still say that these days?) electric performance car projects out of Europe.

// Elon Musk thinks we’ll start seeing fewer EV fire stories in the news

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, believes we’ll start seeing less news coverage about electric vehicle fires in the coming future.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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February 4th, 20222022-02-03T23:34:02+13:00

February 3rd, 2022

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// Aston Martin takes the DBX SUV to extremes with new 520kW ‘707’ model

Aston Martin has powered up its DBX with a new “707” model: that’s 707ps peak power (520kW) from the Mercedes-AMG 4.0-litre twin-turbo engine,

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// Toyota New Zealand donates $10k to Tongan relief

Toyota New Zealand is donating $10,000 to immediately support the community tsunami rescue and relief programme…

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// Cruise offers public first driverless rides in San Francisco

Autonomous vehicle taxis are up and running in San Francisco and the public has been invited to try one out.

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// EVs contribute to biggest new vehicle CO2 emissions drop in 25 years

Electrification has contributed to the largest drop in new vehicle emissions since 2006, but that won’t avoid future government penalties and price increases, …

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// BMW celebrates NZ growth as it builds towards a big 2022

It’s shaping up as quite a big year is coming up for BMW, with the local launch of the i4, iX, and several other models all in the pipeline.

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// SsangYong e-SUV spotted, e-ute following

A semi-camouflaged SsangYong J100 electric SUV prototype has been seen undergoing testing and it is expected to be launched later in 2022.

// Positive start for import market

2022 has started as a positive year for used import registrations. Passenger registrations for the month…

// Stock shortages hit market leader

A combination of stock shortages and a fast-charging Mitsubishi effort have seen market leader Toyota start…

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// Skoda reveals Enyaq iV Coupe in a spicy vRS flavour

Skoda is following the Enyaq iV electric SUV with a coupe variant, which will be headlined by the first-ever electric vRS model.

// MITO joins Te Pūkenga work-based learning whānau

New Zealand’s vocational educational journey is progressing according to Te Pūkenga which formally welcomed MITO into the whānau with a virtual whakatau.

// Ex-RNZAF group captain joins e-air taxi developer

Catherine MacGowan will oversee Australasia operations and expansion of advanced air mobility firm Wisk Aero’s presence…

// Scout goes Rogue

India has added a new Scout model to the range, known as Rogue. New features give Scout Rogue an edgy look, including a quarter fairing, mini ape-hanger handlebars, sports style seat, blacked-out fenders, valve covers, and a 19-inch front wheel.

// Cizeta is making a comeback

2021 was a good year for ultra-luxury vehicles and extremely exclusive supercars. In fact, most luxury car brands (like Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, etc.) say record years for sales last year.

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// 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 Calculator

Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).

February 3rd, 20222022-02-03T00:35:06+13:00

February 2nd, 2022

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// Skoda unveils Enyaq Coupe iV with chopped roofline and RS variant

While Kiwi fans of the brand continue to patiently wait for the standard Enyaq iV’s formal arrival, Skoda has gone ahead and released the model’s next incarnation; an inevitable SUV coupe.

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// Potential RUC changes on the way

The Ministry of Transport is seeking feedback on potential changes to the Road User Charges (RUC)…

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// BMW appoints new Asia Pacific head of financial services

The BMW Group has appointed Mike Wetherell as its regional chief executive of financial services for…

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// Triton sees off rivals

Mitsubishi dominated New Zealand’s market for new commercials in January by having the top model and being the best-selling marque.

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service for one fixed price.

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// Top electrified vehicle picks for 2021

More electrified vehicles arriving into the new car market in 2021 made choosing the best battery…

// GM wants to topple Tesla, become electric car world leader

General Motors have come out swinging at US electric vehicle leaders Tesla, believing they can assert themselves as the number one seller by 2025.

// Dealer numbers on the slide

The number of dealers in New Zealand tumbled by 14 last month and stood at 3,042 at the end of January, according to figures from the Motor Vehicle Traders Register (MVTR).

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// BMW i3 production stops July

BMW will replace its first electric model the BMW i3 after nine years of production and about 250,000 sold with its new electric iX1 and second-generation Mini Electric.

// Toyota says future outlook remains uncertain

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) says the outlook for both COVID-19 and parts supply trends remain uncertain…

// Tutukaka fast charger online

Tutukaka’s 25kW DC EV fast charger is in business, the first of three such chargers to…

// More EV owners able to plug non-Teslas into Tesla Superchargers

As previously reported, Tesla is in the midst of rolling out a program to multiple countries that will allow owners of non-Tesla electric vehicles to plug their vehicles into the manufacturer’s network of Superchargers.

// It’s not all one-way traffic for China’s EV makers

Ask a Chinese EV owner what helped them choose an electric car over a gas guzzler, and price is invariably near the top of the list.

// Offshore vessel charging station launched

Offshore vessel electric charging will be provided by Stillstrom, a new venture company launched by Maersk…

// The Classic 350 is Reclassified

Now in its 120th year, Royal Enfield has rejuvenated the somewhat younger Classic 350 for a smoother and more refined ride experience.

// ECL powers up e-bus and EV fleet charging

ECL Group is expanding its e-mobility portfolio, while also supplying charging hardware for public transport operators…

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Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

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February 2nd, 20222022-02-01T22:54:30+13:00

1st February 2022

SHORT AND SWEET TODAY

// Shaky start for Stellantis bid to grab larger China stake

Moves by carmaker Stellantis to consolidate its position in fast-growing China seemed to be off to a rocky start after one of its joint venture partners said it hadn’t been consulted before an announcement of plans to take a controlling stake.

// Import data process upgraded

An automated process has been introduced for fuel-consumption data to be entered in the motor-vehicle register (MVR).

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// ‘Door to door’ with one fixed price

At AUTOHUB we don’t sell or buy cars. Instead, for 18 years we’ve been offering
the easiest way to import and export your vehicles, and we offer a ‘door to door’
service for one fixed price.

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// 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 Calculator

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1st February 20222022-01-31T22:25:45+13:00

31st January 2022

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// Gordon Murray unveils ‘entry level’ 11,100rpm V12 T.33 supercar

It took legendary engineer Gordon Murray several decades to release his spiritual follow up to the McLaren F1, the T.50.

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// Alliance announces 35 new EVs by 2030

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has announced it will have 35 new electric vehicles on the road by 2030 including the new Renault 5 and an all-electric replacement for the Nissan Micra.

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// Bentley announces plans to go exclusively electric by 2030

Bentley is the latest brand to announce it’s moving on from the internal combustion engine.

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// Ford F-150 reaches incredible 40,000,000 milestone

Those who thought the eternal success of the Ford F-150 might be interrupted by the incoming electric vehicle push are likely to be proven wrong, with the brand’s fully electric F-150 Lightning a sales hit in the making thanks to a tsunami of pre-orders.

// Kiwi car dealers encouraged to register stock now to avoid Clean Car fees

As the government’s Clean Car Standard looms, the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has issued a notice to the nation’s used car sellers to register their stock now in order to minimize the financial impact to come.

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// Nissan to launch all-electric Micra

Nissan is preparing to launch an all-electric Micra, based on the same EV platform as the upcoming Renault 5 hatchback. The Micra will be manufactured in the Renault ElectriCity centre in France, using the CMF-BEV platform, but designed by Nissan.

// Porsche is testing a new twin-turbo V8 Le Mans prototype

Porsche is testing its upcoming Le Mans competitor for the newly established Hypercar and Daytona hybrid (LMDh) class, and it’s being powered by something seriously cool.

// Entry VIRM amendment effective January 29, 2022

The professional body for the imported motor vehicle industry, VIA, is advising members that fuel data input into an MVR as part of an entry VIRM amendment will now be automated.

// BAC working on hydrogen-powered Mono

BAC has confirmed it is working on a hydrogen-powered version of its Mono single-seater, to push the company toward carbon-neutrality, which it hopes to achieve by 2030.

// Drop in profits predicted

NZ Automotive Investments (NZAI) has advised the NZX of lower-than-expected revenue because of lower car, finance, and insurance sales in December and early January.

// The Insider: Industry insight on the year that’s been, and the one to come

2021 was a transformative year for automotive. Like all industries, it faced unprecedented challenges brought about by the pandemic, with supply chain issues and shipping delays wreaking havoc

// Harley-Davidson brings top-tier Milwaukee Eight engine to more models

Harley-Davidson has decided to expand its Milwaukee Eight 117-powered offerings, giving the powerplant to eight new models for 2022. The new models include the Street Glide ST and Road Glide ST tourers, the Low Rider S and ST cruisers, as well as no fewer than four CVO models.

// UK factory output slumps

Car production in the UK slumped to its lowest level since 1956 last year after suffering 12 “dismal” months due to the disruption caused by Covid-19.

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31st January 20222022-01-31T01:29:28+13:00

28th January 2022

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// Bentley makes big EV investment, five planned by 2030

Luxury car icons Bentley are set to revamp their line-up between 2025 and 2030, having confirmed overnight that it will release five electric vehicles over the period.

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// Tesla posts record profit, won’t produce new models in 2022

Tesla Inc. on Wednesday posted record fourth-quarter and full-year earnings as deliveries of its electric vehicles soared despite a global shortage of computer chips that has slowed the entire auto industry.

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// Act now to beat clean car fees

The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) is recommending members register vehicles that will attract fees under the government’s feebate scheme before it kicks in from April 1.

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// Marque increases SUV options

Renault New Zealand is preparing for the imminent arrival of the all-new Arkana to bolster its line-up of SUVs.

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// The Toyota Sequoia is America’s alternative-universe Land Cruiser

While New Zealanders are currently getting their first glimpses of the new Toyota Land Cruiser in public, as the first examples hit Kiwi streets, Americans are still grovelling over the decision to cull the Land Cruiser nameplate stateside.

// Clean Car and COVID-19 sees NZAI revenue drop

New Zealand Automotive Investments (NZAI / the Company) has downgraded its profit forecast as COVID-19’s ongoing…

// Range Rover PHEV gets more range

The new Range Rover family is open for orders overseas with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) performance…

// Dealer group shifting to super-site

Armstrong’s has announced it is taking over a two-hectare site in Mt Wellington and will be transforming it into a new dealership for Auckland City Toyota.

// Indian e-scooter brand shares interesting rendering of first EV An Indian e-scooter brand, Ola Electric, has teased its first electric car.

Ola Electric’s CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, shared a rendering of the EV on Twitter, showcasing its unusual and futuristic design.

// Utes block EV charging carparks

Tesla owners are finding more unoccupied internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles like utes parked in designated Tesla supercharger areas.

// New releases from H-D include CVO models

Harley-Davidson has released eight new models, each powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin, the firm’s most potent engine.

// Experts say the auto industry is facilitating distraction by overloading vehicles with tech

As technologies evolve, and everything is readily available at the touch of a finger, cars are becoming more and more tech-forward.

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28th January 20222022-01-28T01:47:56+13:00

27th January 2022

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// Mini announces plans to start converting classic models to EVs

Reviving classic cars with electric power is not a new idea, people have been doing it for some time now, but it sounds like Mini will be the first official automotive brand to have a go at it.

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// Audi’s new RS 3 a hot commodity

Audi Sport models, which comprise all those with that little RS badge on them, have a keen following here in New Zealand.

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// Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi to reveal 2030 EV plans

A plan to triple investment in EVs for more than 20 billion euros during the next five years is reportedly coming from Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi.

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// Video: Cybertruck likened to ‘stainless-steel refrigerator’

The Tesla Cybertruck’s production might be delayed until early 2023 but that hasn’t stopped a sneak peek video being produced of the “prototype’s” exterior.

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Designed to be easily applied by your valets with minimal training required, plus you’ll get ongoing commissions from customers purchasing refill products online.

Newcoat is not just a paint coating system; it’s a total maintenance solution for all surfaces of the vehicle. Formulated from pure Silica Dioxide, it gives a crystal-clear layer, permanently bonded to the vehicle.

Best of all, there’s a 5+5 year warranty. If your customers can’t remove dirt or stains from the paint, fabric or leather, Newcoat will assist with professional advice and assistance up to a value of $1,500 per event.

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// BMW unveils updated 8 Series, including tweaked M8 Competition

BMW’s big, bruising 8 Series coupe line-up has been given a mild mid-life update across the board for the 2023 model year, with a more-of-the-same ethos on the horizon for the nameplate.

// VW teams with biggest car-parts maker to boost self-driving

Volkswagen is partnering with Robert Bosch GmbH to bolster its automated-driving push and catch up with the likes of Tesla Inc. on software development.

// Clean Car plans will hit deadline – Minister

The government’s Clean Car legislation and subsequent work will hit its deadline the transport minister Michael Wood has told AutoTalk.

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// Dodge is hiring a Chief Donut Maker

Dodge is currently hiring a Chief Donut Maker, who will get paid $150,000 USD to make donuts all year long.

// Toyota, Hyundai see light at the end of semiconductor shortage tunnel

Two of the world’s biggest car manufacturers believe that the semiconductor shortage issues that have plagued the car industry over the last few years could soon come to a close.

// More hybrids in RAV4 range

Marque says model’s fuel efficiency and emissions output have boosted private and fleet sales.

// Armstrong’s moving to Panmure super-site

Armstrong’s has announced it has secured the two-hectare site at 8 Forge Way, Panmure previously occupied by Fleet Partners.

// Industry body offers traffic light advice

Association shares simple, visual guide to help automotive businesses better understand Covid-19 traffic light rules.

// Tesla Model 3 and Model S expected to be recalled in NZ

New Zealand’s most popular electric vehicle and its larger, pricier sibling could potentially inherit a pair of recall notices if recent developments over the ditch and around the world are anything to go by.

// NZ details and specs revealed for the Kia EV6

The new year has started in electric fashion for Kia, with the marque announcing key specification details of the new all-electric EV6.

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27th January 20222022-01-26T22:59:04+13:00
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