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// Strong Kiwi demand for Hyundai Ioniq 5, 12-month wait for some

The all-new fully electric Hyundai Ioniq 5s introduction to New Zealand has been a tumultuous one, with numerous local launches thwarted by ongoing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

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// Ineos Grenadier off-road SUV confirmed with hydrogen power

While Land Rover has mentioned that the Defender might get hydrogen power in the future, the British brand doesn’t look to be in any hurry to turn this idea into a reality.

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// Two new electric Hyundais bound for New Zealand showrooms

Hyundai’s local plug-in line-up is set for further expansion, with the new Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 7 both pre-emptively confirmed for our market prior to their official respective reveals.

// Polestar releases P1.7 over-the-air (OTA) update

Polestar has begun incrementally rolling out it latest P1.7 over-the-air software for the Polestar 2 fastback in all global markets.

// Honda reveals hotted up 2022 Civic Si

Honda has revealed the first of its go-faster Civic variants; the 2022 Si. While this is a nameplate we havent seen on Kiwi shores for decades, its still worth diving into given that its seen as something of a Golf GTi fighter in the US.

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// Tesla tsunami probably not at peak

Expectation that even larger registration numbers are likely this month and next for the Tesla Model 3 is also whetting consumer appetite for a sister model with even better prospects.

// Official GM memorabilia and merchandise available online

General Motors Australia and New Zealand Aftersales has released details of a brand-new dedicated online store for customers to purchase official GM memorabilia and motorsport merchandise.

// ABB and ECL Group partner to accelerate NZ e-mobility

ABB and ECL Group plan significant EV charging infrastructure roll-out projects for key customers throughout New Zealand.

// New dealer boss for VW NZ

Volkswagen New Zealand has appointed Jason Jarvis as its new dealer development manager.

// ComCom in talks with energy and airports sectors

The Commerce Commission has published an overview of submissions from the energy and airport sectors on how it should organise its regulatory work programme to take account of emerging issues like New Zealands transition to a low-carbon economy and COVID-19s continuing impact.

// Soaring global demand for classic JDM performance cars

Classic 1990s era Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) performance cars such as the Nissan Skyline, Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7 and Subaru WRX-STI are becoming yet more sought after by enthusiasts forcing higher prices at auction.

// Next-gen Ranger spotted out and about in Thailand

The next generation of Ford Ranger has been teased by Ford already, ahead of a launch later this year.

// Australian dealers taking Mercedes-Benz to Federal Court

More than 80% of the Australian Mercedes-Benz franchised dealer network has commenced an A$650 million legal action against Mercedes-Benz in the Federal Court of Australia.

// Cash rate set to rise further

The Reserve Bank is likely to raise the official cash rate (OCR) aggressively to get a handle on rampant inflation.

// Apple veteran wins Gates’s backing for EV battery startup

Amid a boom in electric-vehicle production and a race for innovations that improve these new cars’ range and cost, battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE) said Monday it has raised US$25 million in a fresh fundraising round.

// Further new CF Moto models arriving soon

Chinese bike maker CF Moto has a new distributor in Australia and New Zealand, Mojo Motorcycles and, as mentioned a month ago, is kicking things off with the new 700 CL-X Sport that costs $10,900 plus ORCs.

// Ford’s retractable tailpipe could make for better off-roading

Ford has been tackling the off-roading market as of late with the release of the retro-styled Bronco and off-road versions of its other models like the F-150 Tremor, Explorer Timberline, and the new F-150 Raptor.

// Electric vehicle advocacy group grows with new board members

As interest in electric vehicles increases locally, so too has the pulling power of the local lobby and advocacy groups designed to support the plug-in push.

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