HOT TOPIC
// Audi reveals its local electrified line up
Audi New Zealand today announced its vehicle lineup for 2023, featuring a host of plug-in hybrid and fully electric models.
- EVs and Beyond says Audi NZ reveals electrified 2023 line-up
HOT TOPIC
// Aston Martin unveils open-cockpit DBR22
It’s officially Monterey Car Week and Aston Martin has taken this year’s event seriously by unveiling the DBR22, a V12-engined coach-built design concept.
- Driven says Aston Martin unveiled a two-seater open cockpit concept
- Stuff Motoring says Aston Martin reveals sexy open-top DBR22
HOT TOPIC
// AA Insurance boss retiring
After nearly three decades leading the company, Chris Curtin is ready to hand over control to the next generation of leaders.
HOT TOPIC
// Auckland set to lower transport emissions
A 64% reduction in Auckland transport emissions by 2030 through electrifying fleets, cutting traffic, improving public transport and encouraging more travel choice such as walking and cycling is proposed in the Auckland Council’s Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway (TERP).
- AutoCar says Auckland Transport reveals low emissions plan for city
- AutoFile says Push to halve city driving
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BEST OF THE REST
// Mercedes recalls SUV, vans, electric flagship
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed a series of New Zealand recalls for three different nameplates in its stable.
// Autotalk launches one-day dealer conference
AutoTalk is holding a one-day dealer conference, with tickets on sale now. AutoTalk Live! will be held on November 11 at the Little Creatures brewery in Hobsonville, Auckland, and more than 300 dealers, dealer team members, and suppliers are expected to attend.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Neta S Promises 680 Miles Of Range, Starting Price Under $30K
Chinese carmaker Hozon Auto designed its new Neta S sporty sedan to compete directly with the Tesla Model 3 with exhilarating performance up to 680 miles of range from the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Volkswagen to electrify Mahindra
Volkswagen and India’s Mahindra have announced a technical agreement for the German company to supply MEB electric components for Mahindra’s new, purpose-built electric platform, deepening the Partnering Agreement from earlier this year.
// Livestream for World EV Day
Drive Electric and ABB are collaborating on a panel discussion on World EV Day, Friday September 9, from 9am to 10am.
// Boost for traditional hybrids
Industry statistics show EVs have accounted for one in every five new vehicle sales so far this year.
// VW pursues electric ute option based on reborn Kombi
Volkswagen is a step closer to selling a modern electric ute, having lodged patent applications for a new version of its ID Buzz van.
ONE LINERS
- Fake LVVTA certification plates appear on AliExpress
- Bentley celebrates its 103rd birthday by displaying 103 cars
- Local pricing and specs for Opel Mokka revealed
- Government partners with Germany on green hydrogen research
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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Current National New Car Deals
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
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