HOT TOPIC
// BYD Auto NZ expands dealer network
A further three full sales and service dealerships have been appointed by BYD Auto NZ following a successful first year.
- AutoCar says BYD to open three new showrooms in NZ
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// Inchcape completes acquisition of Great Lake Motor Distributors
Global automotive distributor Inchcape has completed the acquisition of Great Lake Motor Distributors Group’s operations, New Zealand’s local dealer of LDV and SsangYong vehicles.
- AutoFile says Inchcape buys Great Lake
- AutoTalk says Great Lake Motor Distributors acquired by Inchcape
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// Feebate changes disrupt market
MIA reports that July 2023’s registrations plunged to 6,202 for new-vehicle sales.
- AutoCar says New vehicle sales slump in July 2023 following record month
- AutoTalk says Market disruption concerns MIA
- Stuff Motoring says New vehicle registrations take massive plunge in July
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// MG appoints new dealers in Manukau and Rotorua
New appointments in Manukau and Rotorua are taking the total number of MG dealership sites around New Zealand to 18 locations.
- AutoFile says MG gains two more dealers
- Stuff Motoring says MG expands Kiwi footprint ahead of sub-$40k EV launch
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BEST OF THE REST
// Plans for port revealed
No proposals on table for what will happen to car imports at Ports of Auckland.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// World EV Sales Now 19% Of World Auto Sales!
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 38% in June 2023 compared to June 2022, rising to 1,260,00 units. In the end, plugins represented 19% share of the overall auto market (13% BEV share alone).
IN OTHER NEWS
// Video: Toyota’s tiny but well-formed EV
Is a big EV needed for the daily commute? Toyota doesn’t think so and is pushing the Government to let it roll out a fleet of mini EVs on NZ roads.
// ICE continues to outdo EVs in July new vehicle sales
New vehicle registrations have slumped to less that half typical monthly averages in July at 6202 units.
// Japan widens ban on vehicle exports to Russia
From August 9, Japan will further expand a ban on new and used car and large vehicle tyre exports to Russia according to The Japan Times.
ONE LINERS
- Aptera solar car at US surf beach
- Facelifted Toyota Land Cruiser 70 confirmed for NZ
- Autohub recruits rally star
- Ford to no longer support Supercars Safety Car, report suggests
- Kiwis feel ‘less stressed’ when driving an EV, survey suggests
- US company debuts its first Tesla police car
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