NEW VEHICLE JUNE REGISTRATION FIGURES
// New registrations continue at heady pace
The market for new vehicles has recorded another cracking month against last year’s restricted market.
- AutoTalk says Ford Ranger still leads challenging new vehicle market
- AutoFile says New-car sales up 39%
- AutoCar says Utes still dominate NZ sales, Ford Ranger on top for June
- Stuff Motoring says Mitsubishi ASX knocks off the Toyota Hilux in June car sales
USED VEHICLES JUNE REGISTRATION FIGURES
// Used-import sales dip
Petrol hybrid tops ladder as used-imported car registrations drop by almost six per cent and used commercials plummet by 38 per cent.
- AutoTalk says Imports supply restricting market
HOT TOPIC
// Five companies approved for border inspections
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has appointed five organisations to carry out border inspections for vehicles coming to New Zealand after long process.
- AutoFile says Agency ‘listens’ to industry feedback
- AutoFile also says New border-inspection appointments
- AutoFile also says Company hails reappointment
HOT TOPIC
// Toyota NZ boss calls for clarity after people try to claim EV rebate on hybrids
Toyota New Zealand CEO Neeraj Lala has called on the government and the media for improved clarity around the way the Clean Car Discount and Clean Car Standard are reported upon.
- AutoTalk says VIA warns dealers about EV first registration
- AutoFile says Dealers reminded of rebate rules
HOT TOPIC
// Nissan unveils planned EV36Zero manufacturing hub
Nissan has unveiled its plan to create a EV manufacturing hub called Nissan EV36Zero centred around its Sunderland manufacturing plant in the UK.
- Stuff Motoring says Nissan, Envision to create $2 billion U.K. EV-making hub
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BEST OF THE REST
// Someone has built a crazy off-road Lamborghini
If you have a stuffed Lamborghini Huracan, what do you do? Pull the engine out and make some interested furniture? Restore it? Maybe you could strip the entire thing and rebuild it into a crazy Forza Horizon/Motorstorm-style off-road dust runner?
IN OTHER NEWS
// Mandatory speed limiters coming in the next generation of cars
One of the elephants in the room regarding the push for autonomous driving is whether it will lead to mandatory speed limiters.
// Supply issues affect market
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) says the new-vehicle market is still logistically challenged with worldwide shipping capacity a long way off pre-Covid-19 levels.
// Getting powered up
The Mach 1, Ford’s new Mustang, made its appearance at Fieldays. Plus: what other marques showed at last month’s event.
// Watch: This amazing BMW-powered flying car is real
We’ve done plenty of writing here about flying cars over the years, but rarely have any of the biggest stories featured a physical, functioning prototype. This story is a little bit different.
// New automotive machining programme launched in NZ
A new Level 4 Certificate in Automotive Machining has been launched in New Zealand, designed to help with diagnosing and repairing motoring components.
// EV torque – now we are getting serious
Hot on the heels of the Climate Change Commission’s advice, the Government has announced new incentives to help consumers purchase electric vehicles. As such, it’s shaping up to be a game-changing year for EVs.
// Opinion: Get ready for brownouts
Our country is on the verge of the greatest energy shortage since the first street lights were turned on in Reefton.
// Demystifying advanced driver aids in new vehicles
There’s some hesitancy from the public regarding the future of self-driving cars; a survey by Autolist says that most shoppers are split about whether having self-driving capability on a vehicle makes it safer.
// The coolest Jaguar X-Type you’ve probably never heard of
The Ford Mondeo-based Jaguar X-Type can hardly be seen as the company’s finest hour, greatest success or coolest car. It is literally none of those things; it’s not even close.
// Click and collect: why Kiwi car enthusiasts are buying niche models online
Buying online, sight unseen, is simply a way of life in 2021. Even when we’re buying brand-new cars.
ONE LINERS
- Maximise that EV cashback: New Zealand’s 10 cheapest new plug-ins post-rebate
- Porsche is recalling the Taycan over sudden loss of power
- Volkswagen reveals a refreshed Polo GTI
- Hyundai continues to back hydrogen, confirms new refueller for NZ
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// Current National New Car Deals
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// Clean Car Calculator
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