STATS WEEK
// Used import passenger vehicle registrations fell 28% in November
Registrations of imported used passenger vehicles fell 28% in November 2024 to 6920 units from 9644 in the previous period.
- AutoCar says New Car Registrations Faceplant in November
- AutoFile says New commercials up 6.1%
- AutoTalk says New passenger vehicle registrations decline 22% in November
- AutoFile says Trifecta for Toyota
- AutoFile says New car sales down
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// Dealers help shape new platform
Only Cars says equity-share model has been a big plus for attracting traders
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// Price cut for GWM Ora
The Ora Standard Range (48kWh battery) has $7000 trimmed from its recommended retail price (RRP) to now sell for $30,990 until December 31, 2024.
- Stuff Motoring says Another new EV gets price slashed to $30,000
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// The Most Important F1 Cars are Up for Sale
Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd, a respected dealer of classic cars, is selling Bernie Ecclestone’s unique collection of historic Grand Prix and F1 cars.
- Stuff Motoring says Bernie Ecclestone puts NZ$1b car collection up for sale a year after record tax bill
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// Christchurch powers ahead with new EV charging hub
Christchurch Airport has become home to New Zealand’s first large-scale EV charging hub, developed by BP.
- EVs and Beyond says BP Charge Gigahub opens in Christchurch
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// Price cut for Toyota bZ4X
Toyota has reduced the price of its bZ4X electric SUV by up to $17,000.
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota quietly drops price of its electric SUV
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// Govt seeks input on modernising RUC
The Ministry of Transport has issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting input on the development of retail services for a reformed Road User Charges (RUC) system which will include light petrol vehicles.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Toyota RAV4 voted People’s Choice for the fourth consecutive year
For the fourth consecutive year, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid was voted the People’s Choice in the 2024 AA Driven Car of the Year award.
// Armstrong’s opening Lexus of East Auckland dealership in March 2025
Armstrong’s automotive precinct on Ti Rakau Drive, Botany, will be joined by a new stand-alone Lexus of East Auckland dealership opening in March 2025.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Replacing an EV battery may cost less than fixing a gas engine by 2030
A new report indicates that as battery costs continue to drop replacements will be cheaper than repairing a gas-powered car in the years to come.
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- The Last Supra
- Motor Trade Association joins Safer Shops alliance
- MTF delivers resilient performance in turbulent economy
- Nissan cost cutting to avoid collapse
- UK Government Will Rework ZEV Mandate
- Tavares Gone, New Rudder For Stellantis Sought
- Peugeot 3008 Hybrid SUV launches in NZ with flashy style and hybrid tech
- Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e EVs revealed: let’s keep the concept-car styling after all
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