HOT TOPIC
// Audi presents fourth and last sphere concept EV
As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept EV marks the conclusion of Audi’s sphere concept vehicles.
- Driven says Audi concept car hints at luxury ute
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// Industry event on CCS
Moana Blue organising management forum on clean car standard with National’s Simeon Brown among guest speakers.
- AutoTalk says CCS forum February 9
HOT TOPIC
// Renault Nissan Alliance to continue under newly agreed parameters
Following several months of discussions with the Nissan Motor Company, and subject to approval by the respective boards,
- AutoCar says Nissan and Renault agree to revamp alliance
HOT TOPIC
// First right-hand drive Corvette Z06 debuts down under
The first factory-built right-hand drive Corvette Z06 has officially been revealed in Australia this week, giving us a glimpse of what we can expect when the model arrives on New Zealand shores.
- AutoTalk says First RHD Z06 Corvette revealed in Melbourne
HOT TOPIC
// Damaged vehicle services kick into gear following floods
Auckland’s two key processors of damaged vehicles have instigated plans to deal with the huge number of vehicles likely to be written off following Auckland’s devastating flooding last week.
- AutoTalk says Vehicle claims surge after flooding
BEST OF THE REST
// BYD NZ confirms series of OTA updates
BYD New Zealand has confirmed details of a series of ‘Over The Air’ updates coming to the vehicle.
// Michael Wood remains transport minister
Transport minister Michael Wood remains in that role but also becomes minister for Auckland and associate finance minister with Grant Robertson remaining finance minister under a Cabinet reshuffle.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Next-Gen Audi A8 EV’s Design “Very Close” To Grandsphere Concept
Audi’s chief designer Marc Lichte says the Grandsphere is a “very concrete teaser” of the upcoming A8 e-tron production model.
// Study: Smaller EV batteries would lessen lithium-mining mess
Limiting the size of EV batteries could bring significant positive environmental impact, a report suggests.
IN OTHER NEWS
// First 2024 Ford Mustang sells for over $560k
The first 2024 Ford Mustang GT has sold at auction for a whopping $US565,000 ($NZ872,394), with the proceeds going to charity.
// EV charging stations get $1m investment
The EV charging network is getting a boost with New Zealand Green Investment Finance’s $1 million investment in EV charger and network management company Thundergrid.
// Crawford Heads For Retirement
David Crawford retires as chief executive of the Motor Industry Association of New Zealand on March 31 this year after a decade in the role – but it won’t be the last you hear of him.
// MIA says CO2 account portal needs to be automated
Developmental delays encountered by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency meant the online portal for Clean Car Standard CO2 accounts for the new and used car sectors wasn’t completely finished for the January 1 launch.
// Falling Australian used car prices predicted to continue
Moody’s Analytics says it expects Australian used-vehicle prices to keep falling through 2023 as the supply of new vehicles into the market improves.
ONE LINERS
- Nissan, GM eyeing small electric utes that could come here
- Electric Suzuki Jimny on the way?
- Hydrogen mobility at Paris expo
- Toyota and BMW targeted by European climate activists
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