NZ Automotive Industry News

March 2nd, 2023

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// Most popular used imports unchanged

Toyota and Mazda dominate the models’ ladder again in another slow month for the market.

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// Keith Andrews brings Ram and Jeep to Northland

Northlanders looking to purchase a new Ram truck or Jeep will no longer need to travel to Auckland to do so, following the addition of the two brands to the Keith Andrews Whangarei dealership.

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// Kiwis can now control their BYD via a smartphone app

BYD has today released a helpful new app for its Kiwi customers, allowing Atto 3 owners to control their vehicle all from the touch of a button on their smartphone.

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// Peugeot updates 508 with new face and plug-in power

Peugeot has given the 508 a sprucing up, including a new nose, updated cabin and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain.

// Study finds that tyres and brakes emit more particles than exhausts

A new study by Imperial College London has found that car tyres and brakes produce more particle pollution than exhaust gasses.

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// Guiding Principles For EV Battery Recycling Policy

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// Aussie Spartan supercars go on sale in Europe

This is what you drive when exotic supercars start to feel boring.

// Evnex expands to Australia

Christchurch’s Evnex is expanding its charging network across Australasia, poised to make significant inroads into the Australian market focusing on homes with EVs and solar power systems.

// Royal treatment for Fonterra’s new electric truck

Volvo Trucks NZ had the opportunity to share news about its recently launched electric truck to Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel during a special visit.

// AT appoints new boss

Auckland Transport has announced the appointment of Dean Kimpton as its new chief executive.

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March 2nd, 20232023-03-01T23:31:38+13:00

March 1st, 2023

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// Hyundai Ioniq 6 priced for New Zealand

Local pricing and specification for the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been released today, setting the model up for its New Zealand launch later this month.

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// Sono Motors stops Sion solar car

Sono Motors says it has terminated its Sion solar car programme and will instead focus on supplying its solar technology for third party vehicles.

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// Tips on detecting flood damage

Technical expert provides some of the tell-tale signs to look out for with write-offs.

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// Wild acceleration for Pininfarina Battista electric supercar

The new Pininfarina Battista all-electric supercar has thrown down the gauntlet to battery-powered rivals with a new set of acceleration figures.

// Cheap mini-EV launched in China

A mini EV four-seater Weiao Boma EV has been launched in China priced from NZ$9247 (US$5700).

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full year 2022 earnings preview: The moment of truth

Rivian (RIVN) is set to release Q4 and full year results for 2022 on Tuesday, February 28, after the market close in what is shaping up to be a significant one as the young EV maker looks to overcome recent hurdles as it ramps production.

// Tesla Cybertruck’s Ultra-Hard Cold-Rolled Steel Confirmed By Musk

Tesla applied for a patent for the “new metal,” as Elon Musk calls it.

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// Audi loses EV name lawsuit against Nio in Europe

Following a legal win by Audi in Munich over Chinese automaker Nio’s use of ES6, ES7, and ES8 nameplates for being too similar to established model names like the S6 and S8,

// Microcars the green future for commuting

As cities move toward a high-density, low-speed, low-impact model, a new type of EV like the ‘microcar’ could be an answer.

// Vehicle emissions contribute to health impacts

Emerging evidence shows exposure to two human made air pollutants is associated with significant health impacts, says Stats NZ.

// Are you more inclined to own and EV if you have solar at home?

Researchers at the University of Auckland have found that households which have solar panels installed are more likely to purchase an electric vehicle (EV).

// Retail sales fall in December quarter

The Motor vehicle and parts industry saw revenue down 10%, while decreased volumes of retail sales were seen in the hardware, building, and garden supplies industry, down 15%.

// Nissan ramps up EV strategy with 19 new models by 2030

Nissan has announced it will ramp up its EV strategy by releasing an additional four new models on top of the 15 it plans to introduce by 2030.

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March 1st, 20232023-03-01T00:20:57+13:00

February 28th, 2023

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// MITO and Inspiring Futures Foundation announce 2023 scholarship recipients

MITO, in partnership with Inspiring Futures Foundation, has announced that 74 individuals have received a 2023 scholarship.

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// Toyota warns Kiwis about buying used cars following floods

Toyota New Zealand, the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) and various insurers are warning buyers of used cars to take extra care when purchasing a vehicle to ensure it hasn’t been damaged by flood waters.

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// More spy shots of BYD electric ute surface

More spy shots of the upcoming BYD electric ute have surfaced online recently, giving us a better idea as to what the model will look like before its camouflage wrap comes off.

// Dealers urged to consider CCS charges for flood-damaged vehicles

Dealers are being reminded that Clean Car Standard (CCS) charges may still apply to flood-damaged vehicles and this should be considered when making insurance claims.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla Cybertruck is starting to look more refined with new black tonneau cover

A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted with a new black tonneau cover as the electric pickup truck is starting to look more refined as it gets closer to production.

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// Peugeot 508 updated with new claws for 2024

The Peugeot 508 has been given a sharp new face for the model year 2024 sedan and wagon variants, bringing the model in line with the rest of the range.

// Write-offs expected to top 10,000

Greg Hedgepeth, of Turners Auto Retail, says a high proportion of flood-damaged cars will be shredded.

// Ports working to ‘get back on time’

Half-year profit climbs at Port of Tauranga despite challenges around shipping schedule reliability.

// Mazda6 celebrates 20th anniversary with limited edition

Mazda is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Mazda6 with a run of limited edition examples which are now available in New Zealand.

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February 28th, 20232023-02-27T22:00:48+13:00

February 27th, 2023

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// Subaru acknowledges contribution of two long-standing dealers

Subaru acknowledged the contribution of all of its people while celebrating 50 years of all-wheel-drive at a function in Auckland in February but says two long-standing dealers in particular deserved a special recognition.

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// Subway to install EV charging stations at restaurants

Subway, known for its healthy range of sandwiches, is planning to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its restaurants so its diners can recharge in more ways than one.

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// Enyaq impresses, despite CCD snub

Skoda New Zealand has finally launched the long-awaited Enyaq electric SUV, heading upmarket with a premium lineup that skips past the Clean Car Discount program.

// Concerns over car delays

Biosecurity inspections in Australian ports increased after seeds are found on vessels.

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// Sono Motors Kills Sion Solar EV, Puts Program Up For Sale

The German startup says it will focus on retrofitting and integrating its solar technology onto third-party vehicles.

// How Do You Say “Ariya”? 1,500 TikTok Creators Help Nissan

Tesla has proven social media activity may be better than traditional advertising, and Nissan’s TikTok campaign is getting attention.

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// Utemaster TrailCore Service Body aims to combine pickup-truck work and play

Kiwi company Utemaster reckons it has transformed the traditional pickup truck service body into a versatile piece of lifestyle equipment – while claiming to enhance its working credentials at the same time.

// Landmark plug-in hybrid SUV confirmed for NZ

Mazda New Zealand has confirmed that the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of its all-new CX-60 are destined for local showrooms.

// Two new Fiat EVs on the way in 2023

Fiat has announced it is planning to launch two new electric vehicles (EVs) in the second half of 2023 which could see the return of classic model names.

// March 15 confirmation of Polestar 3 specification and pricing

Embracing a new design era with the Polestar 3, the Polestar brand has inaugurated its new design studio in Gothenburg, Sweden, nestled in a forest adjacent to the brand’s global headquarters.

// Get registered with Tyrewise

Importers, companies across the supply chain and advisory group members being asked to sign up.

// BYD Auto New Zealand announces App launch

BYD Auto New Zealand has announced to its customers via text message that the BYD App will be launching in market here sometime in late February.

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February 27th, 20232023-02-26T22:58:05+13:00

February 24th, 2023

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// Mercedes-Benz EQE price revealed for New Zealand

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new EQE in New Zealand, with pricing and specification now being revealed for the fully electric model.

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// Colonial hails ‘sound result’

Company’s half-year report says waiting lists for popular models continue to pose challenges for its dealerships.

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// Entry-level Ioniq 6 priced under rebate threshold

Pricing for the all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been confirmed on the brand’s local website with the entry-level car coming under the Clean Car rebate threshold of $80,000.

// Insurers warn of water-damaged cars for sale

Insurers are warning consumers about water-damaged cars cropping up for sale, urging them to look for signs and to check Waka Kotahi’s written-off vehicle register.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Kia EV9 Spied With Production Lights, Digital Side Mirrors

The biggest electric model in Kia’s lineup is scheduled to debut this year.

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// Cost of living transport support package finalised

“The passing of the RUC Amendment Bill means that full extension to our transport cost of living support package is now in place,” he adds.

// EV Gala Day this Sunday

EV owners are expected in droves at the EV Gala Day on Waiheke Island, Sunday February 26, 2pm-4pm, with attendance free.

// Have your say on finance advice

New regime, which covers dealers selling finance or insurance products, aims to promote “fair outcomes for consumers”.

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February 24th, 20232023-02-23T23:59:47+13:00

February 23rd, 2023

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// Porsche app uses AI to find best driving roads

Porsche has released the latest version of its Roads app which can now locate the perfect driving road using artificial intelligence (AI).

// When will EVs take over ICE?

Germany will be the first country where EV sales surpass internal combustion engine (ICE), but New Zealand and Australia are many years away.

// Australian port crisis affecting NZ dealers

Automotive dealers in New Zealand confirm they’re waiting for vehicles caught up in an Australian quarantine crisis which is seeing ports there stack up and some ships unable to unload.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Subway builds an ‘EV charging oasis’ so you can recharge while you eat fresh

Your favorite place to grab a sub, or maybe it’s the most convenient, is joining the electric revolution.

// The world’s largest battery recycler is opening its first US li-ion recycling factory

Battery recycling giant Ecobat is building its first lithium-ion battery recycling facility in North America – its third li-ion battery recycling facility globally.

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// Lamborghini unveils cyberpunk Huracan STO Time Chaser_111100

Lamborghini is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year but instead of adding another model variant to its lineup, the Italian carmaker has created a one-off Huracan STO called the Time Chaser_111100 inspired by the futuristic world of cyberpunk.

// Transport industry launches Green Compact

The transport industry is taking decarbonisation into its own hands and prioritising the transition required with the launch of the Green Compact decarbonisation framework in Auckland on Friday.

// Port lifts profit forecast

Strong first half-year overall buoys Auckland site but vehicle imports dropped by more than 11,000 units during the same period.

// Bentley to cease 12-cylinder engine production

Bentley has today announced it will no longer produce its 12-cylinder engine from April next year after manufacturing over 100,000 units at its factory in Crewe, England.

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February 23rd, 20232023-02-23T00:24:29+13:00

February 22nd, 2023

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// Hybrid SUV shake-up confirmed for heavy hitting brand

Honda will indeed bring its new Civic-based ZR-V SUV to New Zealand this year.

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// Dunedin dealership wins top prize

Toyota and Lexus celebrate excellence across network of stores with annual prizegiving.

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// Ill health forces Heartland chairperson to step down immediately

Heartland Group Holdings Limited has announced its chairperson Geoff Ricketts is stepping down with immediate effect for an indefinite period due to ill health.

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// Mercedes farewells AMG V8s with special-edition C and E Class models for NZ

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand says it has secured “only limited numbers” of C 63 S coupe/cabriolet and E 63 S sedan models that will be the last of their series to be powered by AMG’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine.

// FMA consulting on Conduct of Financial Institutions through intermediaries

The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) – is seeking feedback on proposed guidance that covers arrangements where financial institutions distribute their products and services through intermediaries such as car dealers.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// One-pedal driving in EVs isn’t efficient, says Porsche

One-pedal driving allows EV drivers to decelerate without touching the brake pedal, while ramping up regeneration to recover energy. But Porsche thinks there’s a better way.

// 2023 Nissan Ariya Sees Massive Price Cut Of Almost $9,000 In China

This comes shortly after Toyota cut prices of the bZ4X by almost $4,500 in the world’s largest EV market.

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// Power electronics for EVs report

The demand for electric vehicle (EV) power electronics will increase dramatically in the next 10 years.

// Armstrong’s supporting men’s health fundraising initiative

Armstrong’s is supporting a charitable bike ride which will travel the length of New Zealand in an effort to raise more than $400,000 for men’s health.

// Models set safety test records

Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Lexus RX impress across different areas of assessment to secure highest rating.

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February 22nd, 20232023-02-21T23:25:41+13:00

February 21st, 2023

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// Honda Jazz RS returns to New Zealand

The Honda Jazz line-up in New Zealand welcomes back the popular RS variant as part of a mid-cycle shake up for the car.

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// Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets top safety rating

Five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety ratings go to the fully electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 and hybrid and petrol variants of the Lexus RX.

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// Former 2 Cheap leader to head used car startup

A prominent figure in the growth of 2 Cheap Cars is set to lead a suspiciously similar used car operation. “NZ Cheap Cars” has appointed Michael Yang as their new managing director.

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// EVs being used to power homes following cyclone

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come to the rescue after being used to power homes following the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle on parts of New Zealand’s electrical grid.

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// Geneva Finance forecasts up to 37% drop in profit from storms

Geneva Finance Limited has issued its full-year profit guidance for 2023, revising profits down.

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// Plug-in hybrids emit many times the claimed CO2, test suggests

Even with a full charge, PHEVs may emit far more CO2 than manufacturers claim, according to testing from a European environmental group.

// Australia’s Light Electric Vehicle Fleet Grows To 83,000 In 2022, & 79% Are BEVs

Australia’s EV market has been a bit slow compared to similar markets around the world. The good news is that the market is finally starting to show some significant traction.

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February 21st, 20232023-02-21T00:01:34+13:00

February 20th, 2023

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// Tesla recalls 360k vehicles over self-driving feature

Tesla has issued a recall for 362,758 vehicles in the US after it was discovered its Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD)…

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// Are Toyota and Suzuki partnering on mid-engined MX-5 rival?

While rumours of Toyota rebooting the MR2 sports car have been rumbling for a while,

// Sato confirms Lexus will lead BEV offensive

Toyota Motor Corporation’s new chief executive in waiting, Koji Sato, has confirmed that Lexus will lead…

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// Ram 1500 REV Sold Out After Just 5 Days

Ram has stopped taking reservations for its electric truck.

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// Electric Ineos off-roader in the works

Ineos Automotive has announced it is working on a smaller fully electric off-road vehicle which will join the carmaker’s lineup in 2026.

// ‘Milky Way’ the car, not the chocolate bar

Zjiang Geely Holding Group (Geely) is reportedly launching yet another new energy vehicle (NEV) brand known as ‘Milky Way’ on February 23.

// Kiwis most reliant on cars

Study shows NZ to be most car-dependent nation on the planet.

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February 20th, 20232023-02-19T22:06:40+13:00

February 17th, 2023

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// First Chinese car claims NZ Car of the Year

BYD Atto 3 has been named New Zealand Car of the Year by the New Zealand Motoring Writers’ Guild.

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// Kia and Hyundai reveal theft prevention software upgrade

Kia and Hyundai are introducing software to make vehicles harder to steal.

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// Hyundai New Zealand sends helicopter to assist Hawkes Bay dealerships

Hyundai New Zealand announced today that they will be sending a helicopter to Napier to provide crucial support to their dealerships in the area following the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.

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// Mazda’s new turbo hybrid six-cylinder CX-60 is cleaner than four-cylinder CX-5

Mazda says official fuel consumption figures for its new CX-60 3.3-litre turbo-petrol six show that it’s ever-so-slightly cleaner than the current CX-5 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four – despite boasting two more cylinders, 50 per cent more power and twice as much torque.

// $8k trading fine ‘consistent’

Sentence handed down to man illegally selling cars in-line with previous MVSA judgements, says investigations manager.

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// Wiesmann’s $320,000 Project Thunderball EV Sold Out For First Year

The company does not say how many electric luxury roadsters it expects to make in 2024, the first year of production.

// New Entry-Level Volkswagen May Carry The Golf Name Forward

Volkswagen is working on an electric urban car that will sell for around 20,000 euros and may be known as a Golf. A GTI version is possible.

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// Boosting driver appeal

Mazda’s iconic MX-5 two-seater boasts sharpened technology across new range.

// Nordic EV Summit in May

Northern Europe’s largest conference on electric mobility, the Nordic EV Summit, will be held in Oslo on May 4 and 5.

// Iveco updates Euro6 Daily

Iveco is introducing a raft of changes to its Daily van and cab chassis line-up aimed to improve comfort, safety and functionality for Kiwi and Aussie drivers.

// Baojun Yep EV from China

Baojun has revealed its off-road-style EV design, dubbed YuYe in Chinese or “Yep” in English.

// Actor snubbed by Rolls-Royce dealer has the last laugh

British actor Sir Michael Caine’s buying journey for his first car, a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow drophead coupe, in 1968 is the age-old tale of why even luxury car dealers should never judge a customer’s appearance.

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