HOT TOPIC
// Organisers confirm cancellation of 2023 Geneva Motor Show
The road to recovery for the world’s glamorous and once frequent motor show circuit continues to be a rocky one.
- AutoCar says Geneva Motor Show cancelled yet again
HOT TOPIC
// The end of the Dodge Challenger and Charger is near
Dodge recently confirmed that its Challenger and Charger V8-powered muscle cars will be phased out next year ahead of its new electric vehicle due to release in 2024.
- Driven says Petrol-powered muscle cars drive into the sunset, turn electric
- Stuff Motoring says Dodge’s electric Charger has debuted and we’ve become children again
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BEST OF THE REST
// Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster wants to be world’s fastest convertible
Hair-stylists look away, Hennessey has just revealed what it claims to be the world’s fastest convertible, the Venom F5 Roadster.
// ANCAP Safety launches Safe and Green consumer guide
ANCAP Safety says meeting environmental targets should not come at the cost of safety in the future vehicle fleet of Australasia and it is launching a Safe and Green guide for consumers.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Kia’s new 576 HP EV6 GT will beat a Ferrari and a Lamborghini in a race
In the wake of a new era for the Korean automaker, Kia is releasing its fastest production vehicle yet: the 576 HP EV6 GT.
// Elon Musk slows down rollout of Tesla’s next ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ update
Elon Musk announced that Tesla is slowing down the rollout of its next “Full Self-Driving Beta” software update (10.69) due to “many major code changes.”
IN OTHER NEWS
// Chinese GWM Ballet Car electric Beetle slammed as ‘blatantly sexist’
An electric car offered by an emerging car company that claims to “love women more” has been derided as “blatantly sexist”, “patronising” and “misogynistic”.
// Directors depart 2 Cheap as brand weathers ‘challenging’ 2022
Today marks the effective final day for the flurry of non-executive directors departing NZ Automotive Investments, owners of 2 Cheap Cars.
// Kia bolsters clean-car options
Niro Plus range expands the number of models sold by the marque that attract a rebate under the government’s scheme.
ONE LINERS
- More motorists coming forward after fuel contamination at Auckland station
- Nissan prices the new Qashqai SUV
- Turners good fortunes, AutoTalk Live update: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
Many of today’s topics are being discussed in the NZ Car Dealers private Facebook group. Check out what industry people have to say.
// Current National New Car Deals
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.