HOT TOPIC
// It’s here: Porsche’s first electric Macan touches down in NZ
Porsche’s embrace of electrification has been rapid.
- EVs and Beyond says Porsche moves more to EVs
HOT TOPIC
// Call to tweak CCS goals
Industry association welcomes changes but urges stronger alignment with Japanese standards.
- AutoTalk says Associations back Clean Car changes
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// Why hydrogen is not the miracle fuel many are hoping for
People keep asking whether hydrogen is the fuel of the future, and if so when it will supersede electricity and EVs.
IN OTHER NEWS
// ComCom cracks down on car loan lenders
The Commerce Commission is progressing criminal proceedings against Wellington-based El Cheapo Cars (trading as Ezybid Finance) in its third action in the car finance sector this year – alleging borrowers were not provided key information about their loans.
// New Zealand embraces the future of wireless EV charging
New Zealand’s drivers are eager to embrace the future of electric vehicle (EV) charging, with a recent survey conducted by researchers from the University of Auckland revealing overwhelming support for dynamic wireless charging technology.
// Dealer admits finance charges
Commission seeks fines for Wellington business over CCCFA breaches and compensation for nearly 500 consumers.
// Limited Mercedes-AMG C 43 Edition R launched in NZ
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has announced a limited-edition version of its Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic sedan, dubbed ‘Edition R’.
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// The results were extremely bad
A few dealers in the NZCD Facebook group decided to share their actual results from TradeMe advertising.
We put together an anonymous report to compare results, and see what the most cost effective spend level is. (Hoping it would tell us to reduce spend) The data showed a shocking opposite unfortunately.
But, we only had 2% of dealers in the report, we need 10% for it to show a true picture.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Is Losing Its Grip On The EV Market. Can Rivals Step Up?
Tesla’s declining market share is opening up room for rivals to shine. But it’s still an uphill battle.
ONE LINERS
- Hyundai hydrogen light duty truck on NZ roads: pilot programme for Mighty FCEV
- Leadership succession kicks in
- Rimac Nevera 15th Anniversary Edition – Goodwood Debutant
- EV Torque – Cadillac hums into a new future
- Honda to consolidate its factories amid EV push
- New Honda Prelude hybrid sports coupe goes official: is it coming to NZ?
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