NZ Automotive Industry News

January 23rd, 2024

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// NZ’s most stolen cars

Toyota Aqua and Nissan Tiida take out top two spots, while more than one-third of insurance company’s vehicle theft claims came from Auckland.

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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong

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// EVs will need a ‘battery passport’ to be sold in Europe from 2027

Come February 2027, all fully electric vehicles sold in the European Union will be required to have a ‘battery passport’ that shows what they’re made of and where the materials have come from.

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// GWM Ora 03 built in Thailand

Great Wall Motor (GWM) is mass producing the Ora 03 (aka GWM Ora Good Cat) at its Rayong factory in Thailand,

// GWM appoints more Kiwi dealers, extends factory warranty

GWM New Zealand has announced another two new local dealerships will soon represent the Chinese brand in Nelson and Timaru with showroom openings scheduled in the coming weeks.

// Spotted: BYD Seal U on local soil ahead of March launch

We weren’t expecting to see the first BYD Seal U on our shores until a little later this year,

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// 500 miles touted: EV platform for Dodge muscle cars, Jeep SUVs,

Sedans built on the Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, detailed this past week, might hit 500 miles of range, the company claims.

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January 23rd, 20242024-01-23T19:55:02+13:00

January 22nd, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// Mazda forms expert team for advancing rotary engine tech

Mazda’s iconic rotary engine, a symbol of the Japanese marque’s innovative spirit, has made a remarkable comeback.

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// BYD confirms plug-in hybrid for NZ market

Having launched two new models in late 2023, Chinese carmaker BYD is set for a significant 2024 release calendar, with four new models set to join its line-up.

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// Colonial faces earnings drop

Company says CCD’s axeing has had negative impact on dealerships.

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// Director quits Geneva post

Finance company seeking replacement for former chairman.

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// ComCom taking action against two car finance companies

The Commerce Commission will file civil proceedings in the High Court against Go Car Finance Limited and Second Chance Finance Limited

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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong

With 65 employees and more than 850 dealers using the service in Australia, a strategic Kiwi partnership signed means AutoFlip is coming to New Zealand. Read about it here in AutoTalk, or learn more on the AutoFlip website.

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// Pricing confirmed for Suzuki’s 5-door off-roading favourite

Suzuki’s popular baby off-roader now has a big brother – one with more doors, more space and the same fantastic capabilities.

// Could the introduction of RUCs kill off the plug-in hybrid?

For consumers wanting the environmental benefits of an electric vehicle combined with the range of an internal combustion vehicle, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have long been a compelling middle ground.

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// NZ’s world-leading BMW M sales mix

BMW New Zealand shot to the front of the field in 2023, leading the world in the sale of new BMW M cars among its overall model mix.

// BYD unveils integrated vehicle intelligence strategy

BYD hosted the 2024 Dream Day at its Shenzhen headquarters on January 16 to unveil its strategy for Integrated Vehicle Intelligence along with the launch of its new XUANJI Architecture.

// CCS under scrutiny

Minister orders review of scheme for new and used vehicle importers.

// BYD accelerates into the smart car arena with a whopping $23b investment

BYD, currently the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced a groundbreaking investment of approximately ¥100 billion (NZ$23 billion)

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// BMW, Like Tesla, Will Use Humanoid Robots At Its U.S. Car Factory

Between moves from Tesla and now BMW, it looks like AI-powered robots may have a place building cars of the future.

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January 22nd, 20242024-01-23T19:55:31+13:00

January 19th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// How dealers can explain RUC to buyers

VIA says the recent announcement regarding the need from April 1, 2024, for a RUC licence for EVs and PHEVs was probably not surprising news to its dealer members.

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// Slick Mazda rotary concept could soon become production reality

The head of Mazda has confirmed a new ‘rotary engine development group’ has been greenlit and will launch on February 1, fuelling fresh rumours of a Wankel-powered sports car.

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// New-look SUV rolling into NZ

Mazda CX-30 promises more fuel-efficient petrol engines after model given overhaul for 2024.

// Flat tyres rather than flat batteries let EVs down – report

A flat tyre is the most common EV breakdown call-out. So says United Kingdom-based breakdown provider Start Rescue,

// Maserati redraws boundaries

New Zealand to fall under oversight of luxury carmaker’s newly created overseas regional team.

// Stellantis eyes sodium-ion battery production

The owner of Peugeot/Citroen, Jeep, RAM, Alfa and Fiat, Stellantis, has invested in Tiamat, which will manufacture sodium-ion electric car batteries in France.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas cars in extreme cold

Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas-powered cars in the extreme cold, according to a road assistance service in Norway.

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January 19th, 20242024-01-18T22:45:21+13:00

January 18th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// Road user charges coming to EVs from April 2024

The New Zealand Government has announced that owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids will be required to pay road user charges (RUC) from the start of April.

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// Volvo EX30 EV arrives soon

The electric Volvo EX30 small SUV is due in New Zealand from March (for dealer demonstrators) and April (customers) in three trims.

// 2024 Mazda CX-30 local line-up joined by new SP25 variant

The local arm of Mazda has announced pricing and specification for the 2024 CX-30 line-up which now includes a new SP25 variant.

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// Genesis X convertible EV concept wins Good Design Awards for transportation

The Genesis X Convertible Concept has won the Transportation category at the Good Design Awards 2023 – making it the ninth year in a row Genesis has secured a Good Design award.

// Fred Ohlsson new Avanti chief exec

Avanti Finance Group has confirmed Fred Ohlsson as its new chief executive officer.

// Why decades of progress in cars’ fuel efficiency is ending

In 2017, Mazda announced its “Sustainable Zoom Zoom 2030 Vision,” which promised to “perfect an internal combustion engine that produces fewer carbon dioxide emissions.”

// New MG3 debut in Geneva February 26

MG Motor Europe has confirmed on Instagram that the new MG3 hatch will make its public debut on February 26 at the Geneva Auto Show.

// New vehicle tech worth 2.6 trillion by 2034 – IDTechEx

Autonomous driving, electric vehicles, connected and software-defined vehicles, and in-cabin monitoring are all megatrends reshaping the automotive industry.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// A Chinese Company Has Developed A Nuclear Battery. We Have Questions

The size and scale of this application are the exact opposite of what J. Robert Oppenheimer might have envisioned for this technology decades ago.

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January 18th, 20242024-01-18T00:02:15+13:00

January 17th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// EV RUC timely and fair – MTA

Extending road user charges (RUC) levels the playing field and will help New Zealand roads get more much-needed maintenance.

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// BMW has installed fast chargers on Waiheke Island

BMW New Zealand has continued its expansion of public charging locations with the unveiling of its new 22kW wallboxes at The Heke, 64 Onetangi Rd, Onetangi.

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// MG Centennial New Zealand National Rally roars to life in Auckland

The 2024 MG Motor centennial celebrations got off to a roaring start this past Sunday with the launch of the New Zealand National Rally in Auckland.

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// Former Holden chair now running GM Canada

The former managing director and chair of GM Holden Australia and New Zealand, Kristian Aquilina continues to climb the corporate ladder at General Motors with his elevation to GM Canada president and managing director.

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// Nissan Adds Spicy Ariya Variant

Ariya, Nissan’s new electric SUV, isn’t even in the hands of its first Kiwi customer yet but the company has already unveiled a Nismo version at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024.

// Panasonic to make Telsa batteries which may ‘reduce’ EV prices

Panasonic says it will produce a new and improved version of the 2170 cells used in Tesla Model 3 and Model Y at the plant in Nevada

// Dealer numbers tail off

Brief run of increases for traders register ends but December still produced the third-highest figures of 2023.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// BYD Starts Shipping EVs on Explorer No. 1

As BYD announced a little more than a month ago, it is getting into the ocean vessel business.

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January 17th, 20242024-01-16T22:19:09+13:00

January 16, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// 2025 Dodge Charger EV teased: is this the production model?

The iconic Dodge Charger is about to undergo a radical transformation.

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// BMW and Mini end 2023 with strong growth and EV volume increases

BMW Group New Zealand has enjoyed a stellar 2023, with combined registrations of the BMW and Mini brands achieving a new sales record.

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// Four stars for new Kona, Facelifted Model 3 unrated

ANCAP has confirmed a four-star safety rating for the new Hyundai Kona available in Australia and New Zealand, and that the facelifted Model 3 is now unrated.

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// Mazda Spirit Racing RS, Mazda3 hot hatch concepts preview potential production models

Mazda has long been known for its focus on driving dynamics, but compared to some rivals, it hasn’t always gone above and beyond with performance-focused variants.

// Hertz selling 20k of its US EVs

Rental car giant Hertz intends selling off about 20,000 EVs (including Teslas) – about a third of its US fleet – aiming to reinvest some of the proceeds into internal combustion engine (ICE) rental vehicles to meet customer demand.

// Tesla temporarily shutting Berlin factory due to Red Sea shipping attacks

Tesla will shut its Berlin gigafactory for about a fortnight from January 29 to February 11 due to a lack of components following the Red Sea situation.

// Lexus unveils ultra-limited RZ 450e F Sport Performance

At last year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, Lexus dropped the jaw-dropping RZ Sport Concept.

// No New Zealand price rises for MG EVs

MG Motor Australia has raised its manufacturer-suggested retail price on four of its battery-electric vehicles in that market but a spokesperson for the brand in New Zealand says the prices in New Zealand will remain unchanged.

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// US EV Market Grows 29% in 4th Quarter, Tesla Holds 56% Market Share

The US electric vehicle market continues to grow — despite many headlines implying the contrary.

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January 16, 20242024-01-15T22:09:11+13:00

January 15th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// Electric Macan heads onto the home straight

Porsche is putting the prototypes of the all-new fully-electric Macan SUV through a gruelling test

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// Hyundai N NPX1 concept previews aftermarket performance parts for Ioniq 5 N

Hyundai N electrified the crowd at the ongoing Tokyo Auto Salon with the unveiling of the Ioniq 5 N NPX 1 concept, hinting at a future of aftermarket performance enhancements for the award-winning electric vehicle (EV)

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// It’s official, VW Golf GTI drops manual gearbox for good

Another one bites the dust. One of the world’s most revered hot hatches, the Volkswagen Golf GTI,

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// Lexus unleashes 224kW GR Yaris-powered LBX Morizo RR concept

Lexus dropped a bombshell at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon by unveiling the LBX Morizo RR Concept, a fire-breathing hot hatch version of its new pint-sized LBX SUV (coming to New Zealand later this year).

// Dirty vehicle buying habits to return after clean year?

Last year’s record uptake of new low-emission vehicles suggests Kiwis understand the importance of picking cleaner cars, but with regulation promoting this now gone, some might fall back into old habits, an industry high-up concedes.

// 2024 Toyota GR Yaris evolves with auto gearbox, big power boost

The firecracker 2024 Toyota GR Yaris has roared onto the scene at the Tokyo Auto Salon, packing – as we expected – an automatic transmission option and a host of other exciting upgrades.

// Hydrogen energy back in the vehicle conversation at CES 2024

While electric vehicles are gaining the lion’s share of the attention for carbon-neutral technology at CES 2024, hydrogen energy has snuck its way back into the conversation thanks to two automotive giants.

// Australian partnership to create circular EV battery economy

Mazda Australia and Infinitev have announced a new strategic collaboration to deliver battery lifecycle management services.

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// The 2025 Dodge Charger Looks Just Like The Excellent Concept

The electric future of Dodge muscle cars is shaping up quite nicely in these pre-production photos.

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January 15th, 20242024-01-14T22:15:28+13:00

January 12th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// China overtakes Japan as world’s top auto exporter in 2023

Move over, Japan, there’s a new king in town. China has officially dethroned its Asian neighbour as the world’s largest auto exporter in 2023, driven by a surge in demand for both electric and petrol-powered vehicles.

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// Vehicle arrivals down 1.5% in 2023

A total 18,413 vehicle imports hit the wharves in December, bringing a total of 250,690 for the year.

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// New Hyundai hydrogen Nexo due 2025

Hyundai has confirmed a new hydrogen Nexo is planned for next year.

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// Has Hyundai cooked up an even hotter Ioniq 5 N?

In a post made to social media platform Instagram today, the performance arm of Hyundai teased a series of shadowy images showing its Ioniq 5 N dressed in boy racer-esque bodywork.

// Carmaker roasted online after debuting AI female ambassador

Mahindra has been slammed online after debuting a new female artificial intelligence (AI) ambassador for promoting its Formula E activities.

// Google announces Android Auto updates at CES 2024

Google announced new updates and partnerships for Android Auto and cars with Google built-in at CES 2024.

// Fusion-powered EV charging stations: sci-fi dream or future reality?

While electric vehicles (EVs) offer a cleaner alternative to traditional petrol and diesel cars, their reliance on conventional charging stations raises a crucial question: where does the electricity come from?

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// The Tiny, Ultra Cheap VinFast VF3 EV Is Coming To The U.S.

The Vietnamese automaker also showcased a mid-size pickup concept that will supposedly become a series production model.

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January 12th, 20242024-01-11T23:18:23+13:00

January 11th, 2024

HOT TOPIC

// Undisguised BYD PHEV ute prototype spotted in Australia

A prototype BYD double cab PHEV ute with very little camouflage has been seen on public roads in Australia, with pictures taken of the vehicle appearing on the Chinese language website Autospy.net.

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// The Volkswagen Golf gets a facelift for its 50th birthday

The Volkswagen Golf is turning 50 this year, and to celebrate, the German carmaker has facelifted its beloved hatchback which is set to be revealed in full later this month.

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// Honda previews global EV range

Honda revealed two futuristic concept cars at CES 2024 in Las Vegas that preview its new global EV lineup.

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// All Omodas sold in NZ will come with a seven-year warranty

New Zealand’s newest car brand, Omoda, has today announced that all of its models will come with a seven-year warranty regardless of mileage.

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// Trade Me Motors reveals top-ten 2023 listings

Two supercars, a celebrity’s yacht, and Harold the Giraffe’s former home have made it to the hall of fame as Trade Me Motors listings of the year for 2023.

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// 100 years of MG magic: 2024 MG National Rally promises unforgettable event

Get ready, Kiwi petrolheads, because the 2024 MG National Rally promises to be an unforgettable octagonal week!

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// Record year for LEVs – MIA

Last year was a record one for new low emission vehicle registrations with nearly 60,000 LEVs registered.

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// Softer motorcycle market in December 2023

In spite of the return of better weather in December 2023, registrations of new motorcycles for the final selling month of the year fell 17% from the previous corresponding period to 707 units, with the market finishing on a 12 month total of 8952 registrations.

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// Geely Galaxy E8 EV for China

Geely has launched the Galaxy E8 in China. It’s a fully electric sedan starting at the equivalent of under NZ$40,000 (US$25,000), InsideEVs reports.

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// Updated Sony-Honda EV looks production ready at CES 2024

Sony Honda Mobility has taken the wraps off an “evolved” version of the Afeela sedan at CES 2024, offering an intriguing glimpse of the production model set to hit roads in 2026.

// Polestar collaborates on Google’s automotive feature releases

The latest innovations for cars with Google built-in are rolling out for Polestar cars, including new features available in Polestar 2.

// Marque targets ‘new generation’

Lexus New Zealand to offer LBX in three “moods” to match different lifestyles.

// Ute surge not expected following CCD axing, says Ford

Ford NZ says it’s not anticipating a jump in Ranger registrations following the axing of the Clean Car Discount (CCD) and so-called ‘ute tax’.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Bosch and VW unit are automating EV parking and charging together

A previously-shown automated parking system has been combined with a charging robot that automatically plugs into the EV once it’s positioned.

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January 11th, 20242024-01-10T22:01:27+13:00

January 10th, 2024

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// Rolls-Royce delivers more than 6000 motor cars in 2023

For the first time in the marque’s 119-year history, Rolls-Royce delivered more than 6032 motor cars to clients across more than 50 countries worldwide.

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// Chinese electrified ute emerges again in fresh spy pics

BYD is preparing its first ute for a full debut later this year, but eagle-eyed fans over in China have spotted it almost entirely undisguised before its big event.

// Nissan pilot’s agent model in Sweden

From January 2024, Nissan Nordic Europe says it will introduce an agent model in Sweden. Nissan says it is working to transform its operations in Europe in light of changing market needs and customer purchasing expectations.

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// Local pricing confirmed for the smallest Lexus ever made

Lexus New Zealand has confirmed that its smallest model ever made, the LBX, will also be the most affordable in its entire line-up when it lands here later this year.

// Mercedes-Benz GenH2 FCEV truck ready for customer trials

Daimler Truck is set to deploy five Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) trucks as part of first customer trials from mid-2024.

// Ford celebrates a UK best-seller, but its not a Ranger

The Ford Motor Company is celebrating another model becoming a market’s best-selling new vehicle, but this time it’s not a Ranger, or an F-150.

// ICE sales sink to new low

Sales of new cars with traditional internal combustion engines (ICEs) plummeted last month after a surge from consumers for low-emissions models in the final weeks of the clean car discount.

// UK’s EV push faces hurdles as carmakers lobby for weaker mandates

The UK’s ambitious electric vehicle (EV) plans have hit a roadblock, with major car manufacturers like Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover, and Nissan lobbying the government to water down or delay the transition.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Pivotal begins US sales of the Helix – a light eVTOL that doesn’t require FAA pilot certification

The Helix is unique in that it does not require FAA pilot certification, opening the skies to a larger pool of potential customers… if they have the money.

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January 10th, 20242024-01-09T20:48:44+13:00
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