HOT TOPIC
// Subaru Outback 2.4 Turbo announced for New Zealand
Subaru New Zealand has confirmed its turbocharged Outback is destined for the local market, arriving just in time for summer.
- AutoTalk says Subaru Outback gets turbocharged power boost
- Driven says WRX power for Subaru Outback: more grunt, improved towing for NZ model
HOT TOPIC
// Cars to cost ‘thousands more’ because of Clean Car Standard
Subaru New Zealand managing director Wallis Dumper believes that the government’s incoming Clean Car Standard changes are going to have a sweeping effect on vehicle pricing across the industry.
- AutoFile says Subaru warns cost of new cars to soar
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BEST OF THE REST
// Fair trading laws change
New legislative provisions are now in force to tackle unfair business practices, warns Commerce Commission.
// New managing director for Ebbett Group named
Poll Oosthuizen has been confirmed as the new managing director of Ebbett Hamilton, where he will oversee the group’s Seat, Cupra, Isuzu, General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), BYD, and Opel sites.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Gogoro, world leader in battery-swapping EVs, announces 500,000th subscriber
Gogoro has just announced a major milestone, reaching half a million subscribers for its battery swap network.
// What Does the Future Hold for EVs? Look at Norway
If you want to know what the future holds for electric vehicles, you don’t need a crystal ball, you just have to look at Norway.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Polestar to supply batteries for electric hydrofoil boat
Polestar has signed a multi-year agreement to supply battery and charging systems to Swedish hydrofoil electric boat company Candela – both already in New Zealand.
// Video: Aptera Gamma reveal September
US solar car developer Aptera will display its latest model, Gamma, at the Fully Charged Live show in San Diego on September 10 and 11.
// Kia renews fleet partnership with Halberg Foundation
Kia New Zealand has announced that it has renewed its partnership with the Halberg Foundation; a partnership that has been running for more than a decade.
// Motor finance rising for Heartland
Company reports increasing number of deals for EVs and has plans to convert most of its fleet to low-emitters by the end of next year.
ONE LINERS
- Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R driven by Paul Walker sells for almost $1m
- Mercedes-AMG to make five non-homologated GT3 Edition 55s
- Honda Civic Type R celebrates 25th birthday
- Tesla raising price of driver-assistance system
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.