HOT TOPIC
// Mercedes-AMG farewelling the mighty V8 with special Final Editions
Mercedes-AMG’s brand new, freshly electrified C 63 is right around the corner, which means it’s time to say goodbye to the bellowing V8 we’ve loved for the past eight years.
HOT TOPIC
// Toyota New Zealand boss celebrates 25 years of company service
Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) chief executive Neeraj Lala attributes the company’s people and customer first culture as the factor contributing to the 25 years he has worked there.
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// Waka Kotahi updates vehicle safety ratings for 2023
Waka Kotahi has updated its vehicle safety ratings for 2023, affecting which vehicles are eligible for a Clean Car Discount (CCD).
- AutoTalk says Updated vehicle safety ratings published
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// Andy Cox becomes General Manager of Manheim New Zealand
Andy Cox has been promoted to General Manager of Manheim New Zealand, an automotive auction company which caters for cars, commercial vehicles, trucks, motorbikes, and more.
- AutoTalk says Manheim New Zealand promotes Cox to general manager
BEST OF THE REST
// Women in Automotive boosted
The Women in Automotive Collective will develop a New Zealand-wide communication channel and national network for women in industry following the announcement it is among first grant recipients from the Inspiring Futures Foundation.
// Ora Good Cat NZ pricing
Pre-orders are open for the Ora Good Cat EV, priced from $49,990 plus on-road costs.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Who? BYD, Polestar, & MG Taking Australia By Storm
Although MG, BYD, and Polestar are supplying electric vehicles in much smaller numbers than Tesla in Australia, those numbers are growing and these EVs are becoming more visible.
IN OTHER NEWS
// MG4 debuts Sydney in March
The MG4 will be displayed in Sydney at the Fully Charged Live show featuring “almost every EV” on March 11 and 12.
// Evnex and Z partner on EV charging
Z Energy (Z) and smart charging manufacturer Evnex are partnering to rollout more than a thousand smart EV chargers to homes and small businesses.
// Mini electrics charge ahead
Growing enthusiasm for the Mini Electric Hatch demonstrated worldwide was echoed in New Zealand where its sales increased 191% in 2022 compared with 2021.
// Flood help for members
MTA contacting business owners affected by flooding to offer support and assistance.
ONE LINERS
- Range Rover Velar gets updated looks and features
- This 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V sold for almost $140k
- Video: Global ID.4 campaign sparked by Ant-Man and The Wasp movie
- Fleet Expo Wellington targets light fleet industry
- Renault, Nissan reboot auto alliance for post-Ghosn era
- DRIVEN Sustainability Survey: what do you really think about EVs?
- Lamborghini one-off pair to farewell brand’s last pure V12
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.