NZ Automotive Industry News

17th June 2021

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// Video: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern doubles down on EV ute comment

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed there will be no exemptions for utes used by tradies or farmers

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// The best 911? Porsche unveils 2022 GT3 touring

When pressed for an answer, there’s a high chance that most Porsche aficionados would name the GT3 as the most beloved of the current 911 crop

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// Ford debuts escape PHEV at Fieldays

The Ford Escape plug-in hybrid (PHEV) on display at Ford’s Fieldays stand will attract the $5750 government Clean Car rebate for customers, selling from $60,990 plus on-road costs.

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// Ssangyong confirms plans to build electric ute, unveils EV SUV

As talk around electric utes and how far away they are for the Kiwi market continues, Korean firm SsangYong has announced plans to build a zero-emissions ute of its own while simultaneously unveiling its new electric SUV based on the Korando.

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// New Ford Mustang Mach 1 to make NZ debut at Fieldays

Ford’s new flagship Mustang — the Mach 1 — is set to make its public debut at this week’s Fieldays agricultural expo.

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// Rivian R1-T electric ute and suv spotted in Auckland

As far as coincidences go, this one is fairly amazing.
In the midst of the fierce chatter in New Zealand right now about electric utes and their not-so-impending availability, two Rivian R1-Ts — a ute and an SUV — have been spotted at Auckland Airport.

// Lead, test drive and sales by source May 2021 (vs April 2021)

At the time of writing AutoTalk reported that provisional figures indicated May 2021 was the highest May ever for new vehicle sales.

// Fieldays reflects new car market disruption

For many years the National Fieldays at Mystery Creek in Hamilton has been regarded as the de-facto New Zealand national motor show, with brands beginning their marketing campaigns around the event as early as April and finishing in August.

// Pony.ai tests AVs on us and china roads

Silicon Valley-based Pony.ai says it has begun regular and daily fully driverless testing on public roads in Fremont and Milpitas in California, where it plans a driverless Robotaxi service starting next year.

// Thousands flock to Fieldays

Automotive companies show off their wares but some marques choose to stay away as they battle back orders.

// Brock-fettled Kiwi Commodore heading to auction

While a very special Peter Brock-owned Commodore recently sold for more than $1 million in Australia recently, another Brock-related with a Kiwi twist is about to go under the hammer right here.

// Lamborghini slashes emissions using trains

When it comes to reducing the fuel consumption and emissions of their cars, supercar manufacturers walk a delicate line between doing what the world expects and maintaining the explosive performance, sound and character its customers expect.

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17th June 20212021-06-16T22:40:35+12:00

16th June 2021

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// Clean-car costs for top sellers

A breakdown of the rebates and fees likely to face the top-selling new vehicles under the clean-car discount scheme has been produced by the Ministry of Transport (MoT).

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// Confirmed: Land Rover set to build hydrogen fuel cell Defender

After revealing that it’s set to drop diesel engines from its line-up by 2026, Land Rover has now confirmed that it’s developing a prototype Defender powered by a hydrogen fuel cell.

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// End of an era: Nissan looks to cease sedan production for Japan

It was once one of the most familiar car bodies on the roads, but a decision in Japan appears to be yet another sign of the slow death for the one-time family favourite auto – the classic four-door sedan.

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// Electric LDV T60 ute delayed for New Zealand market

It’s been confirmed that one of the few electric utes that’s been announced for our market, the fully electric LDV T60, has had its timelines altered for local release — from later this year to a later date — with no established timeline

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// Hyundai New Zealand confirms pricing for the all-electric IONIQ 5

Hard on the heels of the government’s Clean Car programme announcement, Hyundai New Zealand has revealed pricing for its new futuristic-looking IONIQ 5 electric vehicle.

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// Webb’s Collectors’ Cars: rare classics up for auction in Auckland

Another round of iconic, exotic, exquisite and just plain cool cars are going up against the hammer on June 27 in the Webb’s Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia auction.

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// Subaru unveils updated Forester for late 2021

The mid-size SUV segment is bustling with options, among the most underrated being the Subaru Forester.

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// Lordstown Motors’ rough road continues; CEO and CFO are out

The top two executives at Lordstown Motors have resigned as problems at the Ohio electric truck startup mount.

// Turning a racetrack into a car dealership?

Imagine if Trade Me Motors reinvented itself from a classified website into a business to consumer (B2C) used car marketplace and then bought Pukekohe Park Raceway to become a reconditioning and logistics centre.

// Hyundai accelerates air taxi effort

Hyundai will offer services around its air taxis rather than just selling them.

// Europe set to be world’s largest EV market this year

Europe will remain the world’s largest market for electrified vehicles in 2021, with sales set to rise by more than half to five million units.

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// Current National New Car Deals Revealed

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16th June 20212021-06-15T21:34:13+12:00

15th June 2021

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// Electric car discount: which brands are the winners and losers?

Over the weekend the Labour Party finally announced its revised ‘feebate’ strategy. It’s based on the same ‘tax (sorry, ‘levy’) gas guzzlers to pay for EV rebates’ theory

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// Rebates ‘backward step’ on safety

The boss of Toyota New Zealand says he is “frustrated” the government appears to be taking a backward step on vehicle safety with its rebate scheme for electric vehicles (EVs).

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// Toyota New Zealand clarifies electric ute misinformation

Toyota New Zealand says it has no plans to bring in an electric Hilux Ute in the next 24 months. “I’d like to reiterate that we do not have any plans for a battery electric Hilux in our line-up in the next 18 – 24 months,”

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// All-new Lexus NX revealed as brand’s first plug-in hybrid

Like its parent company Toyota, Lexus is still yet to offer an all-electric vehicle, but the Japanese brand is making steps towards carbon neutrality by unveiling its first plug-in hybrid.

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// Chevrolet Silverado makes national Fieldays debut

GMSV has announced that the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ will make its official New Zealand public debut during the National Fieldays at the Mystery Creek events centre from June 16 to 19.

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// Hyundai confirms pricing for Ioniq 5 – likely to get subsidy

Hyundai New Zealand has tonight released pricing on its website for the highly anticipated Ioniq 5 – with the entry level model likely to sneak under the $80,000 limit for the new EV subsidies.

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// Boosting use of biofuels

Government opens consultation on proposed mandate to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

// Dealers should take note of updated safety website

Dealers and distributors have their own section for information and training tools on the website at dealer.rightcar.govt.nz.

// Pushing switch to electric

Hyundai New Zealand was pushing potential customers towards the benefits of rebates on pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids within hours of the government making its clean-car discount announcement on June 13.

// Peugeot’s plans for NZ low emissions

Peugeot pledges to continue introducing “an ever-increasing range of low and no emission vehicles to New Zealand”

// Sunday call to China for LDV over EV ute

Management of local LDV distributor Great Lake Motors have experienced an avalanche in inquiry for its future EV ute product since yesterday’s announcement of EV incentives.

// Less EV charging beats fast charging

You’ll soon be able to buy an EV that only needs to charge one-third of the number of times, so you do that at home, at a hotel or supermarket perhaps once a month but never in the street.

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// Current National New Car Deals Revealed

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials. Offers including pricing specials, ‘free extras’ deals, or special financing terms.

15th June 20212021-06-14T22:21:44+12:00

14th June 2021

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// $8k for EVs, penalties for high emitters announced

The government has announced that new rebates for battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) will start on July 1, 2021 with up to $8625 for new vehicles and up to $3450 for used vehicles.

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// Volkswagen debuts Multivan T7 with hybrid power and fresh looks

The seventh generation of Multivan is here, boasting fresh new looks and a hybrid powertrain.

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// Nissan confirms release date for its new ‘400z’

Few cars have been submerged in as much gossip and leaks as Nissan’s next-gen Z car sportster.

// Look out AMG? Audi shows off new RS 3 hot hatch

Despite looming electrification requirements and a hatchback segment that struggles to chart for sales in this part of the world, the hatch back title fight has arguably never been as fierce as it is today.

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// GR Sport Toyota Land Cruiser: one from left field, for the road or fields

A GR Land Cruiser!? Didn’t see that one coming, did we. In fact so secretive was the invitation to the Toyota NZ launch in Palmerston North, that we didn’t even know what car the company was launching,

// Roche to leave transport agency

Chairman will complete his second stint in the post before moving on, according to news reports.

// EV Torque – what’s coming our way?

As we look to an automotive future powered by electricity, I continue to wonder – where is New Zealand’s plan for change?

// The best way to extend the life of a Nissan Leaf battery

Contrary to the howling cries of EV naysayers, when a Nissan Leaf battery has reached the end of its useful life in a Nissan Leaf,

// Pick-ups are getting too big and dangerous

This might not come as much of a surprise, but Consumer Reports in the USA has come forward and said the ever-increasing size and weight of full-size pick-up trucks there are posing more and more of a danger to other road users.

// New automotive engineering programme launches to tackle EVs

Hawkes-Bay-based Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) will become the second Polytechnic after Otago to offer the New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering

// Climate Change Commission report: Pain ahead to get Aucklanders out of cars

Aucklanders should prepare for upheaval as politicians back faster changes to transport options in the city to meet steep targets for cuts to transport emissions

// Embattled EV startup Lordstown Motors warns it may not stay in business

US startup electric vehicle maker Lordstown Motors says it may not be in business a year from now as it tries to secure funding to start full production of an electric pickup truck.

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// Current National New Car Deals Revealed

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14th June 20212021-06-13T16:50:07+12:00

11th June 2021

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// This is it: new Toyota Land Cruiser revealed, stays true to its roots

The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most revered SUVs on the planet, thanks to its proven reliability, its capability, and its simplicity.

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// Don’t just focus on BEVs says Toyota New Zealand

The journey to an eventually decarbonised transport fleet in New Zealand will be driven by a range of low carbon-emitting powertrains including hybrid engines and not by a reliance on battery electric vehicles, according to Toyota Motor Corporation.

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// Orders open up for Chevrolet’s mid-engined Corvette in New Zealand

It’s a car that has been promised for two years now, and Kiwi buyers are closer than ever to getting their hands on a right-hand drive version of Chevrolet’s mid-engined C8 Corvette.

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// New Peugeot, Citroen, Nissan dealership coming to Botany

Armstrong’s will soon open the doors of a new dealership facility in East Auckland, stocking cars from Peugeot, Citroen, and Nissan.

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// Celebrating women’s influence on motoring

Women’s importance in motoring will be celebrated on June 24, Women Drivers’ Day, promoted by the Women’s World Car of the Year organisation.

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// Nissan Navara axed in Europe from next year

The Nissan Navara was updated late last year, but it looks like folks in Europe won’t have much time to buy one if they’re still on the fence.

// M440i leads new Gran Coupe range

BMW’s new five-seat 4 Series four-door Gran Coupe, due here before the end of the year, is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor and gets a revamped chassis and exterior styling.

// California cruise-in

General Motors’ Cruise will participate in California’s first autonomous vehicle (AV) pilot to provide driverless ride services to the public.

// Cars buck fall in imports

Vehicle trade increases while other goods and services see their worth slide at the start of the year.

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11th June 20212021-06-10T21:40:05+12:00

10th June 2021

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// Ford’s new Maverick ute hints at what the next-generation Ranger could be

America is known for its trucks. It’s big, burly, diesel-burning trucks. But with strict emission standards coming into force, we’re seeing traditional brands turn towards smaller vehicles.

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// GMSV dealers now taking Corvette orders

GMSV has announced the recommended retail price for the Corvette C8 Carbon Edition, at the same time advising orders for the mid-engine sports car are now officially open.

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// Tree-hugging and tyre-shredding BMWs coming our way in Q4

It’s a fascinating time in motoring for premium marques; many of which are pumping out environmentally friendly electrified options on one hand, and more extreme loud-and-proud performance monsters on the other.

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// Bugatti’s $5.4 million Chiron Super Sport is the most luxurious way to hit 440km/h

If you’re wanting to go fast, quite a few high-end performance cars will hit 300km/h in modern times, but if you’re wanting to go faster than fast, like 400km/h fast, you’re probably going to have to buy a Bugatti.

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// More action needed to address climate change

The Climate Change Commission’s blueprint for addressing climate change suggests a step up is now required, but when that will happen probably won’t be known until later this year.

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// Video: global EV drivers’ alliance formed

New Zealand is included in 37 EV driver associations which have joined forces to create the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance (GEVA) which is calling for all light-duty vehicles to be electric by 2030.

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// Small Audi packs big punch

New headlight and bumper design and a lower-mounted grille set the facelifted Audi SQ2 high-performance compact SUV apart from its predecessors.

// Fleet champions awards deadline looming

Brake, the road safety charity is inviting safety-conscious organisations from New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific to enter the 2021 Australasian Fleet Champions Awards.

// EVs surge ahead

EV registrations are up 709 in May figures from the Ministry of Transport with 27,436 recorded for the month compared with 26,727 in April – which was up 600 on March.

// Life’s about to get tougher for Auckland CBD workers with cars

Admittedly, it’s already a pain in the backside to those working in Auckland’s bustling CBD if you travel to and from work in a car.

// Used cars holding value for longer

Sticker prices are being pushed up as the demand for vehicles outstrips supply, with the situation tipped to continue for at least another year.

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10th June 20212021-06-09T19:42:14+12:00

9th June 2021

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// Nissan delays release of flagship EV amid chip crunch

Nissan is pushing back the release of its flagship Ariya electric vehicle, highlighting the struggle automakers everywhere are facing in trying to launch new cars amid a persisting shortage of semiconductors.

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// Kia reveals all-new fifth-generation Sportage

Kia has today revealed the official images of the all-new Sportage SUV. It is the result of a collaborative effort between Kia’s main global design network in Korea, Germany, the US, and China.

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// Tesla cancels highly anticipated Model S Plaid+, claims regular model is “so good”

Ever since Tesla launched the Model S in 2012, it has been known as the electric car that changed the public’s perception of what battery-powered motoring should look like.

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// Stellantis shift affects NZ dealers

Armstrong’s and Ateco Group NZ to answer to Aussie boss under group’s new structure.

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// Fiat confirms it will phase out petrol engines by 2030

Italian manufacturer Fiat is the latest brand to confirm it will be phasing out all internal combustion engines from its global line-up.

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// Hydrogen chase boats for next America’s Cup

Emirates Team New Zealand has committed to drive hydrogen innovation in the marine industry by developing hydrogen powered chase boats for the 37th America’s Cup in 2023.

// Mazda supports health, wellbeing and the environment

Predator traps, chainsaw and a therapy dog are among some of the items given out to recipients around New Zealand in Mazda Foundation’s latest round of funding.

// Polestar e-mobility design contest

Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar led by designer Thomas Ingenlath launches its 2021 vision of future mobility design contest themed “progressive” in both student and professional categories.

// Jaguar I-Pace reaches new heights

The electric Jaguar I-Pace has completed the ‘Everesting Challenge’ by climbing 8848m – the height of Mount Everest – on a single charge of its 90kWh battery.

// Glitch knocks out Trade Me

Company acts to avoid repeat of problem that left site offline for an hour.

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9th June 20212021-06-08T23:26:13+12:00

8th June 2021

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// Used cars holding their value as supply issues hit the new and used market

Supply chain problems mean secondhand cars are not losing their value as fast as they usually do, industry experts say.

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// Bridgestone named NZ’s most trusted tyre brand

​Bridgestone has retained the title of New Zealand’s Most Trusted Tyre Brand for a fifth consecutive year, with Firestone highly commended once again.

// A renewed push for technology on all new vehicles to prevent drink-driving

Technology that could reduce drink-driving has evolved faster than the willingness among political and auto industry leaders to put it to use, safety advocates say.

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8th June 20212021-06-07T19:55:19+12:00

7th June 2021

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// Funky, futuristic new Hyundai Tucson to make NZ debut this month

Hyundai’s designers have been incredibly busy in the recent past, producing some of the brand’s most striking and unique looking vehicles in its history.

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// Video: Etrucks introduces NZ’s first battery swap vehicle

New Zealand distributor Etrucks has brought the first battery swap electric vehicle into the country. The XCMG-manufactured E700 6×4 semi-tractor has a 50-tonne gross combination mass and is set to target the heavy metro segment,

// Feast your ears on a 12,000rpm V12 at full noise

Gordon Murray, of McLaren F1 fame, is building a new, V12-powered supercar. That in itself is newsworthy but what’s even better is the fact that the engine revs right up to 12,100rpm, displacing 3.9 litres without any forced induction.

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// Tesla patents solar-charging tray cover for Cybertruck

Tesla is working on an optional Tonneau Cover for the upcoming Cybertruck, which could double as a solar panel to generate extra electricity during the day.

// Remote-controlled EV digger announced by Komatsu

A fully electric, remote-controlled mini excavator powered by a lithium-ion battery has been announced during centennial celebrations by Komatsu

// VW NZ working to get ID electrics here

Volkswagen New Zealand says it’s working very closely with VW’s German factory to get the ID.3 and ID.4 EVs here.

// Ford readying Maverick small ute for its full debut

Ford’s new small ute, the Maverick, is nearly here. The Blue Oval has released a pair of teasers for the little truck, confirming a June 8 reveal (June 9 for us in New Zealand).

// More Teslas arrive

At least 200 Tesla Model 3s are being removed from a Ports of Auckland wharf for delivery to New Zealand customers.

// Hydrogen mobility planned across Europe

Renault Group and Plug Power have launched HYVIA, the joint venture providing fuel cell light commercial vehicles (LCVs), green hydrogen, and hydrogen refuelling stations.

// Aussie car manufacturing could return via electric cars, says Tesla chair

It’s been four years since the last Aussie-built Holden Commodore rolled off of the production line, and not much has really changed in the time since to support that idea of vehicle production coming back to the region.

// The sedan isn’t dead (yet), according to Toyota

Think about the sedan segment. Now, think about how many sedans are still in production and sold today, particularly those priced in the sub-$50,000 bracket.

// Battery Electric Vehicle technology goes mainstream in MG5

Supply and infrastructure issues are putting the brakes on the launch of many of the latest Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) for New Zealand – at least via new-vehicle distributors.

// David Beckham invests in Lunaz

David Beckham joins the Barclay, Reuben and Alexander Dellal families investing in vehicle electrification company Lunaz,

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7th June 20212021-06-06T14:42:19+12:00

4th June 2021

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// New-car sales nearly double

Toyota and Mitsubishi lead the charge as market bounces back from the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic last year.

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// Import levels increase

Volumes climb for last month and the year to date with Japan remaining the main supplier of vehicles to our shores.

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// BMW New Zealand reveals plans for all-new electric line-up

BMW is starting to ramp up its assault on the electric vehicle market with the launch of two all-new models the i4 coupe and iX SUV.

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// New Highlander V6 continues for now

Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) says that pressure from corporate and commercial customers for a new V6 Highlander prevented the new range from becoming solely hybrid

// EVs to displace ICE sooner than expected

A report titled “Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think” has been published by the BBC‘s chief environment correspondent Justin Rowlatt.

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// Confirmed: Hyundai i20 n hot hatch coming to New Zealand

After leaving Kiwi hot hatch fiends hanging for months, Hyundai New Zealand has confirmed that the fizzy i20 N hot hatch is destined for local showrooms.

// Hilux leads Aussie new car market

The Toyota Hilux led a strong Aussie market recovery in May 2021 with 4402 units sold

// Shipping delays and rising costs ongoing for vehicle import industry

Global supply chain delays and increasing costs continue to disrupt the vehicle import industry with some dealers such as Toyota NZ warning customers could wait up to six months

// Car industry now facing tyre shortage on top of chip shortage

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ll be aware that the motoring world is currently being hampered by a shortage of chips.

// Are virtual wing mirrors the next big thing? BMW thinks so

You’d think that the humble wing-mirror was something the motoring world had already perfected. But, it seems like the often forgotten fixture might be ripe for technological revolution.

// Apple loses multiple top managers from self-driving car division

Apple has lost multiple top managers of its self-driving car team in recent months, a sign of attrition at the division involved in what could become an important future product.

// Industry group claims Euro 7 regulations will ‘ban’ the combustion engine

An industry lobby group based in Europe is claiming proposals for new Euro 7 emissions regulations could kill combustion engines by 2026.

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4th June 20212021-06-03T23:27:34+12:00
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