HOT TOPIC
// Strong November for new passenger car registrations
New passenger car registrations remained strong in November 2022 dropping 0.6% to 11,176 units from 11,240 units in the previous year.
- AutoFile says Ranger top for sales
- AutoFile says Tesla trumps rivals
- AutoFile says Used-imports dwindling
HOT TOPIC
// Global insurer seals Protecta deal
Assurant takes over Kiwi company and announces management team for local operation.
- AutoTalk says New owners for Protecta
HOT TOPIC
// VIA estimates 4000 vehicles could be part of CCS deadline issue
VIA has estimated around 4000 vehicles could be caught up on shipping delays caused by a port strike in Brisbane, leading to potential Clean Car Standard costs for importers and traders.
- AutoTalk says NZ starts phasing in Clean Car Standard
HOT TOPIC
// Vehicle loans up as increasing arrears could dampen Christmas
It seems increasingly likely Kiwis are staring down the barrel of an engineered recession to curb inflation and help settle the current economic climate.
- AutoFile says Vehicle arrears back on rise
BEST OF THE REST
// Watch: Ford NZ displays E-Transit at Fieldays
Ford NZ has shown the E-Transit van for the first time at this year’s Mystery Creek Fieldays.
// Toyota, Ford, Mitsubishi not expecting electrified utes soon
Hybrid utes from the ‘big three’ manufacturers – Toyota, Ford and Mitsubishi – are still a little while away, with 2025 looking like the year to circle as the Clean Car Standard’s implementation looms.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Honda sees a future for hydrogen fuel cell tech—in the CR-V
The CR-V will also be the first Honda vehicle to use a new-generation fuel cell stack shared with General Motors
IN OTHER NEWS
// Christchurch gets AA mobile EV charging breakdown van
Christchurch EV owners can stress less about running out of charge on the road as the AA introduces a mobile EV charging breakdown van there.
// New deputy for MTF board
Finance industry veteran looks forward to role during significant growth phase for company.
// Hyundai Motor Group elevates Donckerwolke to President and chief creative officer
Hyundai Motor Group has promoted Luc Donckerwolke to the role of president and chief creative officer as it responds to a rapidly-changing global business environment and continues to drive business performance.
ONE LINERS
- Milk-E completes first farm collection
- Evnex showcased by Buy NZ Made
- Volkswagen Instagram blunder causes chaos among fans
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
// Current National New Car Deals
[NOTE: I’m going to discontinue the National New Car Deals page in the New Year. ]
ADDED THIS WEEK
MINI
- WIN A LONDON ADVENTURE. When you purchase your MINI online.
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.