HOT TOPIC
// The Wolf is back, VW launches Amarok globally
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launched the all-new Amarok to global markets on July 7 and New Zealand buyers can register their interest with a local dealer for vehicle delivery in 2023.
- AutoCar says New VW Amarok ute revealed
- Driven says Volkswagen reveals all-new V6-powered Amarok ute
- Stuff Motoring says Volkswagen reveals all-new Amarok ute
HOT TOPIC
// Honda celebrating Civic’s 50th birthday with Mugen equipped special edition
This year, the Civic celebrates its 50th anniversary having sold over 27.5 million models across 170 countries
- AutoTalk says Honda unveils Civic Mugen Equipped special edition
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BEST OF THE REST
// BYD beats Tesla in global EV sales for first half of 2022
BYD has taken the lead in global EV global sales for the first half of 2022, overtaking Tesla.
// Toyota Land Cruiser to become a victim of CO2 cuts
Toyota New Zealand can’t currently get enough Land Cruiser 300s, but it really doesn’t want them anymore.
// Suzuki’s new S-Cross lands
While it may not be all-new, the latest Suzuki S-Cross sure looks better.
// All of the vehicles available in 2022 with a manual transmission – NZ edition
ICE-powered vehicles are slowly being legislated out of existence,
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Peugeot Launches E-Expert Hydrogen Fuel Cell Van
Peugeot has just revealed its E-Expert Hydrogen, the first hydrogen fuel cell van available today.
// Tesla Full Self Driving Beta: 5 Strikes, You’re Out!
I thought I had written my last article on FSD Beta until I got access again. However, with almost 300 comments on my last article, I need to supply some context and rebut some of the comments.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Mercedes-AMG enters a new era
AMG has just given birth to its first battery-electric vehicle. No, really, and it’s available here now.
// Decision on merger drags out
Regulator seeks submissions from THL, Apollo, and interested parties on deal.
// Two decades of service
Autofile Online chats to David Vinsen about life as chief executive of VIA
// The Insider: Steve Kenchington on why automakers need a purpose
Jaguar Land Rover CEO, Steve Kenchington, discusses the need for modern automotive brands to do more than just ‘sell a car’ – they need a purpose.
// Carmakers start to starve ICE models out of existence
The big money carmakers are pouring into EVs has to come from somewhere, and It’s going to be at the expense of ICE vehicles.
ONE LINERS
- Kia Sportage scores 5-star ANCAP rating
- New cars sold in Europe require anti-speeding tech
- Clean Car chaos and EV utes: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
- MIA says more work is needed to reduce vehicle emissions
- Toyota NZ executive calls time after three decades
- Volkswagen breaks ground on US$20 billion battery unit’s first cell plant
- 2022 Half-yearly sales report: where did the utes go?
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Current National New Car Deals
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.