HOT TOPIC
// Audi Q4 e-tron and Sportback NZ pricing and specs released
The Audi Q4 e-tron SUV and Q4 e-tron Sportback available in New Zealand from about April next year are priced from $99,990 plus on road costs
- AutoCar says Audi Q4 e-tron pricing released
HOT TOPIC
// Hyundai to supply NZ police with BEVs
The New Zealand Police are making the first tentative steps into BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) following an announcement from Hyundai New Zealand
- AutoCar says Police select Hyundai Kona and Ioniq 5 for electric fleet
- Stuff Motoring says Electric SUVs confirmed for police fleet
- EVs and Beyond says Police steer towards electric future
BEST OF THE REST
// Toyota confirms PHEV for next-gen C-HR
Toyota has confirmed its next-generation C-HR SUV will be available with both hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
// Zooma car finance in liquidation
An at-times controversial finance company and its vehicle lending subsidiary, are now in the hands of liquidators and receivers.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Hyundai N performance EV brand teases hydrogen fuel cell tech
Hyundai said development of the 670-hp fuel cell powertrain in the N Vision 74 has continued over seven years; it can be refueled in five minutes.
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// Kiwi’s with disabilities are 3 times less likely to be employed
The team at Newcoat International have established IN OUR ELEMENT to provide pre-employment skills training, work experience and potential employment opportunities for young adults (16-21) living with mild intellectual disability and/or neuro-diversity, brain injury or other barriers to employment.
In 2023, the Pilot Programme will support up to 24 youths over the year.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Ram Trucks Australia celebrates record-breaking November
Unencumbered by an emissions policy such as the Clean Car Standard, Ram Trucks Australia says November 2022 was yet another record-breaking month for the brand in both local production and retail sales.
// Port reports profits drop
Higher costs and weaker trade volumes beset Napier Port, but the outlook is rosier.
// Vehicle arrivals steady in November
A total 21,346 vehicle imports hit the wharves in November which was down by 6.5% compared to the previous month.
// New role at finance company
Geneva announces head of risk and assurance post has been filled by someone with more than two decades of banking and financial experience.
// PSA: Kiwis hit yet again by fake NZTA email scam
Kiwis are being hit yet again by a fake NZTA email scam. These types of scam emails are constantly circling, and Kiwis could find themselves out of pocket if they fall for them.
ONE LINERS
- Munro MK_1 electric off-roader launched
- ZS EV and classic roadster win MG Show ‘n’ Shine
- World first: fully automated parking is now legal in Germany (for a select few)
- Best cars of the year: AA DRIVEN NZ Car of the Year 2022 recap
- AA DRIVEN NZ COTY 2022: BYD Atto 3 is the best Clean Car BEV of the year
- Why are some cars easier to steal than others?
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
A private community for car dealers to vent about the industry and joke about ‘interesting’ customers. A place to rant, debate, ask for help and help others.
// Current National New Car Deals
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
NOTE: I’m going to discontinue this page in the New Year. If you get a lot of value from it, and want me to continue then let me know.