NZ Automotive Industry News

15th July 2021

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// Ford introduces plug-in Escape, drops price of electrified vans

Ford is working hard to realign its fleet to take advantage of the Clean Car Discount. The fees kick in next year for the more polluting vehicles and Ford knows a few of its current vehicles will be hurt.

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// Revealed: Hyundai unveils 206kw i30 N sports sedan

Hyundai has whipped the covers off its latest hot Nurburgring-flavoured performance car; the i30 Sedan N.

// Wireless charging key to boosting EV uptake

Advances in technology look set to make recharging electric cars possible while on the move.

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// Kia Carnival ‘Hi Limousine’ revealed as an uber-luxurious MPV

Just recently, DRIVEN tested Kia’s new Carnival on Kiwi roads, and we could only say good things about this MPV that’s bringing the fight in an SUV-filled world.

// Ford tells dealers it won’t pay clean car fee

Ford New Zealand (FNZ) has told its dealer network it will not pay the clean car fee for a customer because the dealership promised them a vehicle could be delivered in 2021.

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// Dongfeng Warrior M50 revealed as China’s answer to the original Hummer

Long before SUVs ruled the world’s roads, the ginormous Hummer H1 was a sight to behold, and dwarfed almost every other passenger vehicle on the market.

// New Dealer Principal for Iveco NZ

IVECO New Zealand has appointed Barry Woods to the position of dealer principal. He starts the role on July 15 and comes with more than 10 years of experience in the vehicle industry across various management roles.

// Many 965km range EVs in 2025

EVs with 965km range will grab market share even as city cars. So says IDTechEx in its report Routes to 1000 Mile (1600km) Battery Electric Cars 2021-2041,

// SUV receives makeover

Demand for Subaru’s vehicles in New Zealand is at an all-time high but supplies remain limited.

// France and Germany disagree with 2035 EU petrol car ban

There’s been plenty of speculation in 2021 around whether the European Union would follow the UK’s lead and announce a ban on internal combustion engine vehicles before the end of the year.

// Diesel trucks to be banned in the UK from 2040

The UK, widely known as one of the first to announce a deadline for the phase out of internal combustion engine cars, is set to go one step further and confirm plans for a similar ban on diesel trucks and commercials.

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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.

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15th July 20212021-07-14T19:58:54+12:00

14th July 2021

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// Kiwis are spending more money on new cars

While there’s little doubt that Covid-19’s most severe lockdowns in 2020 caused New Zealand’s car dealerships and distributors significant heartache, there’s also consensus that restrictions on travel have prompted more families to consider buying new cars in the pandemic’s wake.

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// Refreshed MY22 Forester arriving late September

The Subaru Forester has received a mid-life makeover for the MY22 model which is due to arrive in New Zealand dealerships in late September.

// ‘No change in plan’ for Mazda’s rotary-powered range extender

Mazda has just released its first fully electric vehicle in New Zealand, the MX-30 small SUV. It’s a fine piece of kit but when Mazda detailed its battery and range figures, it might have looked a tad under par with a 35.5kWh battery offering around 220km of range.

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// Chevrolet’s V8-powered Silverado Trail Boss off-roader just ‘weeks away’

The spiritual successor to Holden’s HSV is ready to deliver its answer to Ford’s Ranger Raptor.

// Old NZ-new Mazda 3s being recalled

Mazda New Zealand will start contacting owners of old model Mazda 3s which have a defect in the steering wheel-mounted badge which may see it shatter if the driver’s airbag deploys in a crash.

// Limited run for special-edition Ford

Ford NZ has launched the special-edition BaseCamp variant of its Everest as more Kiwis opt for off-roading adventures.

// BMW reveals sinister black edition SUV range

When it comes to scary looking BMWs, you’d think the new M3 and M4 would have the point covered.

// China’s communists take control of tech

One intriguing question about China is whether it can combine thuggish, autocratic politics with the predictable rules and property rights that entrepreneurs and capital markets need to thrive.

// What we could have had: the new Astra

Opel has revealed the eighth-generation Astra and, as cool as it looks, it won’t be coming here.

// Peugeot and Citroen partner exclusively with Heartland

Auto Distributors NZ Limited (ADNZ) the official distributor of Peugeot and Citroen vehicles has partnered exclusively with Heartland to offer a new finance service for its authorised dealer network as it launches a new range of fully electric vehicles.

// Jaguar Land Rover appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

Effective immediately Lennard Hoornik has been appointed Jaguar Land Rover chief commercial officer responsible for all global sales and marketing activity for both brands.

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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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14th July 20212021-07-13T21:39:05+12:00

13th July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Tesla Model 3 gets another huge price cut in NZ

For the second time this year, Tesla has announced big price cuts to New Zealand’s most popular new electric car — the Model 3.

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// This is the weirdest little electric truck and we want it

German maker Electric Brands has built a new modular platform for electric vehicles, using the new Xbus to show off what it can do.

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// Genesis gets its first e-truck

Genesis says its new Fuso eCanter is the first series-produced fully electric truck to hit New Zealand roads, and it’s the first company in the Southern Hemisphere to introduce one into its fleet.

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// Cheaper green hydrogen production planned

Hyundai, Kia and Next Hydrogen have agreed to develop an advanced alkaline water electrolysis system that helps produce green hydrogen economically.

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// Lamborghini set to develop all-new V12 engine

Last week Lamborghini confirmed the imminent death of the Aventador and the naturally aspirated V12 with the reveal of its end-of-an-era Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae. But, that won’t mean the death of the quintessential Lamborghini V12 entirely.

// Boomers least likely to buy an EV

Research from financial comparison website, Finder, shows that the baby boomer generation are the least likely demographic to buy an electric vehicle, but Generation Z would be the most likely demographic to do so.

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// Dealer warns of lack of appetite for EVs

Concerns government’s clean-car goals are out of synch with the market and will cause plenty of pain for consumers.

// John Andrew Ford recognises employees: “driving greatness”

John Andrew Ford has recognised the efforts of two employees for “driving greatness” in the dealerships business.

// Aldridge appointed Dealer Principal Mercedes-Benz Botany

Armstong’s has appointed Jon Aldridge to the position of dealer principal at its state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Botany dealership.

// Trail Boss arrival just weeks away

GMSV says the first orders of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss is only a few weeks away from arriving to expectant owners around Australia and New Zealand.

// ComCom outlines new fuel industry rules, warns of $5m penalties

The Commerce Commission has released an open letter to the fuel industry outlining the commission’s role and expectations of fuel businesses ahead of a new regulatory regime taking effect on August 11, 2021.

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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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13th July 20212021-07-12T20:09:22+12:00

12th July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// RAM confirms not one, but two electric utes for production

Overnight, the automotive giant Stellantis revealed its plan to undo all its environmental wrongdoings over the past decade, and revealed a plethora of electric vehicles across its different brands.

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// Most kiwis wouldn’t consider an EV for their next car, claims study

Never have electric cars been a bigger topic in New Zealand than they are right now, thanks to the Clean Car Discount and the volume of debate it’s stirred up across the country.

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// BMW and VW cop billion-dollar fine over bizarre emissions ‘cartel’

It’s sometimes easy to forget that Volkswagen isn’t the only firm that’s been investigated and found guilty of using defeat devices to cheat European emissions tests, or otherwise trying to manipulate or gamify the emissions system.

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// Emissions-slashing projects in the money

Government fund set to increase in size and scope as politicians seek a faster uptake of cleaner vehicles.

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// Subaru produces its 20 millionth all-wheel drive car

The fact that Subaru is synonymous with all-wheel drive is much more than a mere motorsport marketing gimmick.

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// The world’s most powerful ute: Shelby unveils 775hp F-150

Ford’s various performance projects and how they interconnect are an interesting thing. On one hand, Shelby’s Mustang projects seemingly exist in another stratosphere compared to Ford’s own Mach 1 and Bullitt Mustangs.

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// New Outlander available for online pre-order

The next generation Outlander is now available for buyers to pre order online through the Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) website.

// Commercial sales will be pulled ahead says Colonial

NZX listed vehicle retailer The Colonial Motor Company says it is expecting sales of light commercial vehicles to be pulled ahead of the clean car policy which will penalise them from 2022.

// Munich Renault Megane electric premiere

Renault has announced its return to the IAA Munich motor show to be held from September 6 to 12, 2021.

// Car market mirrors past era

Colonial chairman predicts burst of extra demand for dealers before clean-car discount kicks in.

// BMW’s awesome, futuristic electric scooter is real

BMW has confirmed its futuristic CE 04 electric scooter will make it to production.

// The Good Oil: The luxury carmaker that’s still a family affair

When you think of a family business, it might be the corner dairy, a local builder or a farm. But you might also think of one of the world’s top luxury-car brands.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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

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12th July 20212021-07-11T22:07:08+12:00

9th July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Unprecedented demand for utes

Clean-car announcement sparks rush to buy workhorses before emissions-based penalties come into force.

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// Lamborghini farewells its V12 monster with the Aventador Ultimae

Lamborghini’s V12-powered supercar family is what made the brand famous, and has plastered countless walls over the last few decades, but it seems that it might be coming to an end.

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// Porsche recalls first all-electric production vehicle

Porsche AG has issued a recall for its first all-electric production vehicle, the Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo variants from model year 2020 to model year 2021

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// GWD opens new Alexandra Toyota store

Alexandra and district residents can buy their next Toyota from GWD Group’s newly opened Toyota store in the Central Otago town.

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// Sleek Audi SUVs set to debut

Sportback coupe-styled versions of Audi’s crossover SUVs account for a large percentage of local sales, and new Q5 and SQ5 Sportback models will hit New Zealand showrooms in coming months.

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// Suzuki NZ confirms record-breaking numbers for June

Although they don’t sell a ute (or, for that matter, anything that can claim the government’s Clean Car Discount), Suzuki New Zealand has confirmed that June 2021 was a record for vehicle sales.

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// Feast your eyes on Peugeot’s brand new hypercar

Peugeot has revealed its contender for the 2022 WEC Hypercar crown, the brand new 9X8 racer.

// Kangoo and Mokka get four-star safety rating

The new Renault Kangoo and Vauxhall/Opel Mokka achieve four-star Euro NCAP ratings, falling just short of the maximum five-stars mainly due to performance in lateral impact testing.

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// Chip crisis deepens with Daimler, Jaguar warnings on sales

Daimler AG and Jaguar Land Rover became the latest carmakers to warn sales will be further crimped by the global semiconductor shortage,

// Rangiora apprentice named in Capricorn rising star finals

CWR Motorsport and Performance Rangiora automotive apprentice Ben Brown has been named one of the five finalists in the 2021 Capricorn Rising Stars competition.

// VW wagon makes market return

A comprehensive suite of driver assistance systems and a new 162TSI 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine are features of Volkswagen’s Passat Alltrack which returns to the local market after a three-year gap.

// ‘Trucky Mctruckface’ and friends among Wellington’s latest EV waste trucks

Electric recycling trucks Bin Diesel, Truck Norris, Trucky McTruckface and Recyclosaurus Rex are now on the road making collections in Wellington.

// Hyundai to do hydrogen fuel cells for vessels

Hyundai will develop hydrogen fuel cell systems for ships, aiming to launch them for small vessels later in 2022.

// Clean Car Discount driving up EV prices

“Labour’s Car Tax” is pushing up EV prices, National Party transport spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.

// Boost from clean-car discount

Marque reports government subsidies for greener vehicles is among reasons for higher than anticipated enquiries on its first electric model.

// Govt cracking down on ute owners dodging fringe benefit tax

The New Zealand Government has motioned that it’s investigating how many local ute owners are dodging paying fringe benefit tax (FBT) despite not meeting the exemption’s criteria.

// BMW suddenly reveals Z4-powered M240i xDrive

BMW has decided the 2 Series is pedestrian enough and built a new model. Called the M240i xDrive, it doesn’t have a two-litre engine, nor is it front-wheel drive.

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// UPDATED Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, we maintain a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

ADDED THIS WEEK:

  • TOYOTA: Free Service with Toyota Certified vehicles

REMOVED THIS WEEK:

  • NISSAN: X-TRAIL 2WD AUTO ST 7 SEAT | MSRP FROM $36,790 +ORC^ | 3.9% FIXED INTEREST RATE | From $99 Per Week
  • LAND ROVER: DISCOVERY SPORT URBAN EDITION – MRP: $79,900, plus on-road costs.
  • RANGE ROVER: Purchase a new Range Rover Vouge SE in a SDV8 or Super-charged V8 engine, and you will also receive a complimentary SV Design upgrade. MRP: $239,900

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9th July 20212021-07-08T23:06:47+12:00

8th July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// New VW Golf R wagon out to prove you don’t need an SUV

The idea of ‘the ultimate family car’ has kicked around the car enthusiast space for decades, often shifting with the times.

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// Kia offers powertrain details on the new Sportage

Kia has revealed more information on the upcoming Sportage, including details on the powertrains.

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// This is it: BMW’s new 2 series coupe breaks cover

After the photo leak earlier this week, BMW has formally unveiled its new 2 Series coupe, in both its base form and in the flagship M240i xDrive grade.

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// Lotus Emira revealed as a mini Evija with AMG power

Back in 2017, Chinese company Geely bought Lotus for around $65 million, which isn’t a lot for a car company, but the British brand was far from the success that it once was.

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// Government extends RUC exemption for EVs

The Government has announced that it will extend the road user charges (RUC) exemption for electric vehicles to 31 March 2024, saving drivers around $800 per year.

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// 320km/h Ford Mustang pays tribute to Kiwi Le Mans icons

What seems like such an unlikely story now must’ve been totally absurd at the time. Ford’s push to topple Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1960s was beyond comprehension.

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// Get adventurous with style

GWM Haval – a specialist marque in crossovers and SUVs – has launched its third generation H6. PLUS – gallery

// James Shaw wants five principles in emissions reduction plan

Climate Change minister James Shaw has outlined five main principles to business, unions, Maori, and environmental organisations he wants to see guiding decisions

// Plug-in hybrid sales slide ahead of rebates

Pure electric cars on the rise but petrol-power still accounts for more than half of the new-vehicle market.

// No wing, no worries: Peugeot reveals 9×8 Le Mans Hypercar

Peugeot has a surprisingly rich motorsport history, full of World Rally Championship, Dakar, and Le Mans history. And it’s the latter that the French marque is gearing up to revisit.

// Ineos shows off utilitarian Grenadier interior

The Ineos Grenadier is inching closer to a full production release, with new images coming of the interior. Spoiler: it looks awesome.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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8th July 20212021-07-07T20:01:25+12:00

7th July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Electric car Road User Charges exemption extended to 2024

The government has announced that the exemption that electric vehicles have enjoyed from paying light vehicle road user charges (RUCs) is going to be extended to 2024.

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// Kia New Zealand eager for all-new Sportage

Kia New Zealand says it is eagerly awaiting the local arrival of the urban-focussed all-new fifth-generation Sportage.

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// Clean-car fees to hit up to 107,000 vehicles

Politicians call for feebate scheme to be scrapped as minister reveals predicted impact of the policy.

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// Armstrong’s moves Peugeot and Citroen to 500 Great South Road

From Monday July 5, Armstrong’s has relocated its Greenlane-based Peugeot and Citroen dealership from 227 Great South Road, to a new site 300 metres away at 500 Great South Road.

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// Bugatti and Rimac have combined to form Bugatti-Rimac

Being a supercar manufacturer is a tough gig. You don’t sell many cars, and the few you do ask massive prices that cut out the vast majority of the market.

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// Jeep reveals updated, tech-filled new Compass Compact SUV

Jeep’s diminutive (relatively speaking) Compass has been given a fresh lick of paint and some new toys for the 2021 model year.

// Toyota prepping plug-in hybrid Hiace van

A new rumour from Japan is claiming Toyota will release a plug-in hybrid version of the Hiace van, but it won’t be here for another two years at least.

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// Wild, winged 818hp Ferrari F8 Tributo revealed

There’s been plenty for Ferrari fans to think about this year so far. Speculation around the brand’s first SUV, the Purosangue, grows.

// Vehicle arrivals up 161% year-on-year in June

Vehicle imports are up 161.4% year-on-year with a total of 29,991 arrivals hitting the wharves in June compared to 11,472 in the same period a year prior.

// Colonial set for about $25m profit

Stronger than expected sales put company on course to be close to its record-breaking efforts of 2018.

// Jaguar Land Rover makes reliability its top priority

Jaguar Land Rover’s new boss, Thierry Bollore, is working hard to bring the two British brands back into the green. He has already pledged to convert JLR to electric power

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// Current National New Car Deals

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7th July 20212021-07-06T20:31:42+12:00

6th July 2021

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// Surprising, EV sales didn’t crash in the last month before Clean Car rebates kicked in

Despite the Government announcing its Clean Car Discount programme for sub-$80k EVs on June 13, to start on July 1, the Motor Industry Association (MIA) says Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV, pure-electric) sales remained “reasonably strong” throughout June

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// Ford’s electric mustang Mach-e outsells the real deal

Ford’s fully electric Mach-E, launched last year, had a fairly difficult birth when it came to its reception among die-hard fans of both the marque and the nameplate.

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// New BMW leaked: 2022 2-series coupe breaks cover?

BMW has been on a hot streak this year of new releases; debuting cars shown off last year while simultaneously revealing quite a number of new projects, many of which being electric.

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// Record-breaking turnout for Aston Martin Heritage Festival

The largest gathering of Aston Martin sports cars in history took place last weekend when the Aston Martin Heritage Trust (AMHT) held an event celebrating the centenary of the oldest surviving Aston Martin car, ‘A3’.

// MG and Hyundai do battle in electric car sales charts

Once again, Tesla emerged on top of New Zealand’s electric car sales figures, leading June with a whopping 222 registrations, making up 65 per cent of full EV sales for the month.

// Imports continue growth

Passenger vehicles and light commercials all on the up as market maintains recovery from Covid-19.

// Why are some NZ insurance companies not supporting the BMW i3?

It’s been a tumultuous period for BMW’s quirky but embattled hybrid and fully electric i3 hatch. Numerous high-profile fire cases (including one in New Zealand) have put the platform in the spotlight, and BMW recently confirmed it would be getting phased out of the US market.

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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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6th July 20212021-07-05T18:49:42+12:00

5th July 2021

NEW VEHICLE JUNE REGISTRATION FIGURES

// New registrations continue at heady pace

The market for new vehicles has recorded another cracking month against last year’s restricted market.

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USED VEHICLES JUNE REGISTRATION FIGURES

// Used-import sales dip

Petrol hybrid tops ladder as used-imported car registrations drop by almost six per cent and used commercials plummet by 38 per cent.

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// Five companies approved for border inspections

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has appointed five organisations to carry out border inspections for vehicles coming to New Zealand after long process.

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// Toyota NZ boss calls for clarity after people try to claim EV rebate on hybrids

Toyota New Zealand CEO Neeraj Lala has called on the government and the media for improved clarity around the way the Clean Car Discount and Clean Car Standard are reported upon.

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// Nissan unveils planned EV36Zero manufacturing hub

Nissan has unveiled its plan to create a EV manufacturing hub called Nissan EV36Zero centred around its Sunderland manufacturing plant in the UK.

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// Someone has built a crazy off-road Lamborghini

If you have a stuffed Lamborghini Huracan, what do you do? Pull the engine out and make some interested furniture? Restore it? Maybe you could strip the entire thing and rebuild it into a crazy Forza Horizon/Motorstorm-style off-road dust runner?

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// Mandatory speed limiters coming in the next generation of cars

One of the elephants in the room regarding the push for autonomous driving is whether it will lead to mandatory speed limiters.

// Supply issues affect market

The Motor Industry Association (MIA) says the new-vehicle market is still logistically challenged with worldwide shipping capacity a long way off pre-Covid-19 levels.

// Getting powered up

The Mach 1, Ford’s new Mustang, made its appearance at Fieldays. Plus: what other marques showed at last month’s event.

// Watch: This amazing BMW-powered flying car is real

We’ve done plenty of writing here about flying cars over the years, but rarely have any of the biggest stories featured a physical, functioning prototype. This story is a little bit different.

// New automotive machining programme launched in NZ

A new Level 4 Certificate in Automotive Machining has been launched in New Zealand, designed to help with diagnosing and repairing motoring components.

// EV torque – now we are getting serious

Hot on the heels of the Climate Change Commission’s advice, the Government has announced new incentives to help consumers purchase electric vehicles. As such, it’s shaping up to be a game-changing year for EVs.

// Opinion: Get ready for brownouts

Our country is on the verge of the greatest energy shortage since the first street lights were turned on in Reefton.

// Demystifying advanced driver aids in new vehicles

There’s some hesitancy from the public regarding the future of self-driving cars; a survey by Autolist says that most shoppers are split about whether having self-driving capability on a vehicle makes it safer.

// The coolest Jaguar X-Type you’ve probably never heard of

The Ford Mondeo-based Jaguar X-Type can hardly be seen as the company’s finest hour, greatest success or coolest car. It is literally none of those things; it’s not even close.

// Click and collect: why Kiwi car enthusiasts are buying niche models online

Buying online, sight unseen, is simply a way of life in 2021. Even when we’re buying brand-new cars.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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5th July 20212021-07-04T21:28:28+12:00

2nd July 2021

HOT TOPIC

// Industry debates clean-car plans

Chief executives of industry organisations give minister direct feedback over the political push to encourage the uptake of EVs and levy fees on high-emitters.

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// Mitsubishi confirms 280 orders for PHEV models

Mitsubishi Motors NZ (MMNZ) has recorded yet another record month of sales in June with the registration of 2116 new vehicles, beating a previous record set in 1985 when the company was assembling cars locally in Porirua.

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// Renault confirms electrification plans, names 2030 targets

Renault’s overnight eWays Electro Pop event saw it show off its next fully electric vehicle project, while doubling down commitments to make EVs its main focus in the future.

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// Autosure unveils newly redesigned logo

Automotive insurance provider, Autosure, has revealed its new brand logo, which has begun a rollout across its website, marketing collateral, and most importantly the pennant flags

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// Hot hatch breaks cover: updated VW Polo GTI revealed

With all the hype around the Toyota GR Yaris, Ford Fiesta ST, and the next-gen Hyundai i20 N, you could be forgiven for overlooking the Volkswagen Polo GTI.

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// We’ve got a job for you in Tauranga. You lucky thing.

Tauranga is thriving and our recently refurbished, multi-award winning Mitsubishi dealership is in growth mode. Here’s a few jobs we have available:

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// Ranger Raptor-rival: Nissan’s rugged new Navara Pro-4X revealed

First making an appearance back in 2019 on the Navara N-Trek, Nissan has revived the Warrior badge for the current-generation Navara Pro-4X, turning it into a rugged ute to challenge Ford’s Ranger Raptor.

// Passat Alltrack is back

After a spell of saying nein to the Passat,Volkswagen NZ has reintroduced the Alltrack variant to its local line up.

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// A flying car has completed an inter-city journey for the first time

We’ve been promised flying cars for decades, but most efforts at such things have been little more than planes with folding wings that drive on the ground.

// Clean Car Programme: how do feebates affect my vehicle finance?

By now we understand the basics of the New Zealand Government’s new Clean Car “feebate” programme.

// Hyundai NZ orders hydrogen refuelling station ready for Xcient FCEV

Hyundai New Zealand has placed an order for a containerised hydrogen refuelling station to be supplied by Australian-owned H2H Energy as it prepares for the arrival of Hyundai’s Xcient FCEV trucks.

// Good EV turnout in bad weather

Nearly 17 EVs and about 25 people attended a West Auckland EV gathering organised by the Better NZ Trust.

// Mazda MX-30 EV qualifies for rebate

Mazda’s MX-30 is generating strong interest among New Zealand motorists, especially as it qualifies for the newly announced Clean Car Discount (rebate) of $8625 for a new EV.

// Dealer numbers hit reverse

Latest monthly figures end a brief run of growth for traders register as tally slips below the level of a year ago.

// Extra information on rebates

Transport agency issues guidance on claiming discounts for BEVs and PHEVs post-registration.

// EV deliveries surge as rebate kicks in

The first day of the Clean Car Discount rebate for EVs has many EV dealers run off their feet, especially in Auckland and Christchurch.

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// UPDATED Current National New Car Deals

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

ADDED THIS WEEK:

  1. FORD: All-New Puma Now From $31,990 + ORC
  2. HYUNDAI: Hyundai iLoad Runout Deal (No price displayed)
  3. MAZDA: Mazda Future Value is available across the range only through Mazda Finance.

REMOVED THIS WEEK:

  1. MINI: GET $2,000* TOWARDS A NEW MINI COUNTRYMAN OR CLUBMAN.
  2. MITSUBISHI: Mitsubishi Triton VRX $51,990 +ORC*
  3. SUBARU: 2021 Subaru XV or Forester X Sport. Pay a third now, a third next year, and a third the year after that at 0% interest p.a. fixed
  4. VOLKSWAGEN: 7-seater Tiguan Allspace Comfortline now from $42,990
  5. VOLKSWAGEN: SIXT $500 rental voucher with any new Volkswagen

// 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).

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