HOT TOPIC
// Minister wrong on ute detail
Transport minister Michael Wood has muddied the waters on what electric utes will be coming to New Zealand with what was very likely a mistake in parliament yesterday.
- AutoTalk says Feebate discussion hits parliament
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// Tesla Model 3 for UK emergency services trial
Tesla UK has revealed a police liveried Model 3 saloon which it says will be available to emergency services across the United Kingdom for trial and assessment.
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// Honda reveals new Civic Hatchback
Honda has revealed the new Civic Hatchback, with a fresh look designed to appeal to “young, active buyers.”
- AutoCar says Revealed: New Honda civic hatchback debuts overseas
HOT TOPIC
// Toyota studying hydrogen as an alternative fuel in petrol cars
Toyota’s fixation on hydrogen technology has given the firm saviour status among enthusiasts while prompting ire from those in the electric car camp.
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota is getting closer to road-going hydrogen-powered combustion engines
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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:
- NEW Assistant Sales Manager
- Vehicle Administrator – Gone sorry
- Parts Advisor
- Service Advisor – Gone sorry
- Car Groomer / Detailer
- Superstar Service Washer
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// Clean Car Calculator: DRIVEN’s guide to the Clean Car Scheme
Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).
// NZ’s best dealerships revealed
Annual awards collate feedback from thousands of consumers to discover the leading car dealerships and salespeople.
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// The cheapest way to feel like Fangio
Have you always wanted to own a legendary racing car driven by Juan Manuel Fangio but don’t have millions of dollars lying around to buy one, but you do happen to have a second-generation Mazda MX-5 and a lazy $30k or so?
// SAM and Systime parent rebrands as Auxo Software
The group behind SAM and Systime, Australasian Automotive Business Solutions Ltd (AABSL), has launched a new corporate brand identity – Auxo Software – to represent its growing portfolio of brands and specialist products.
// Ford NZ MD responds to clean car policy
Ford New Zealand managing director Simon Rutherford believes the government move to introduce clean car fees next year on some commercial vehicles will penalise people who have no workable alternative.
// Armstrong’s up for EV enquiries
Armstrong’s can provide customers with environmentally considerate motoring and Clean Car rebate options through its network representing 16 brands.
// Power stations turning green
Power stations are usually ugly, and coal, oil, and gas ones are proving expensive write-offs for power companies, particularly facilities that are not very old.
// Hyundai adds mobile robots and first electric touring win
Hyundai has secured a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank which enables it to create a robotics value chain, from robot component manufacturing to smart logistics solutions.
// Trio sentenced over stockpiles of tyres
Former directors of tyre-recycling company learn their fate in court after six years of legal battles.
// Clean-car scheme holds off on motorbikes
Feebate programme may be expanded to include two-wheelers as new technologies emerge.
// US EV owners asked to change habits due to power crisis
A heat wave in California has had knock-on effects for electric car owners all over the region, with state power grid operators asking residents with EVs to alter the way they charge their cars.
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- 6:43.300: Manthey Porsche 911 claims Nurburgring lap record
- More details on Jaguar’s electrification as Audi kills off ICE
- Dealership group launches subscription service
- Audi increases electric ante
- Immaculate Nissan Skyline GT-R sells for over $450K at auction
- Car dealers report “a surge” of interest in EVs and plug-ins
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// UPDATED TODAY Current National New Car Deals Revealed
No changes from 17/6/2021
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.