HOT TOPIC
// Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster a sell-out
Aston Martin has recently revealed its most powerful Vantage Roadster yet, limited to just 249 models. And all have already been sold.
- Stuff Motoring says Aston Martin chops the top off the V12 Vantage
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BEST OF THE REST
// Skoda EVs displayed from Wednesday
An early look at Skoda’s first fully electric car arriving in New Zealand, the Enyaq, is at The Car Store in Auckland from August 24 to September 6.
// Kiwis get 20,000 EV and low emission rebates
While $7.8 million was spent on Clean Car scheme establishment and administration costs to June 30 this year, nearly 20,000 rebates were issued during the past four months.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 1st Vehicle-to-Grid System on NYC Grid Launches
The first vehicle-to-grid system on NYC’s electricity grid launched this week.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Civic hits milestone
Honda vehicle celebrates its 50th anniversary this year by offering special edition variant.
// About 50 BEVs in Christchurch display
One of New Zealand’s biggest public displays of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be held in Christchurch at a two-day expo in September.
// Lamborghini boosts the Urus with new Performante model
Lamborghini has injected a few extra herbs and spices into the Urus with the new Performante edition, revealed over the weekend at Pebble Beach.
// Changes for automotive group
Trio of new directors and an interim chief executive have been appointed at the owners of 2 Cheap Cars.
// Bank confirms it will stop offering loans for fossil fuel cars
An Australian bank has announced unprecedented changes that will see it phasing out loans on new cars by 2025, in an effort to reduce emissions.
// 2 Cheap reflects on ‘challenging’ times
Parent company highlights recent performance to market as upheaval at the business reaches crunch period.
// Is it time to put the brakes on distracting tech in modern cars?
When in-car connectivity and software specialists say tech has become distracting to drivers, it’s a sign there might be a problem.
ONE LINERS
- McLaren Solus GT is straight out of a video game
- It’s official: countdown starts to reveal of the all-new Ford Mustang next month
- Government to invest in green hydrogen research
- Mulliner Batur is Bentley’s most powerful model ever
- ‘Cash for clunkers’ scheme with a twist expands in Australia
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.