HOT TOPIC
// Peugeot Partner van arrives in New Zealand
Peugeot New Zealand has introduced a new offering to the commercial vehicle market, with the arrival of the Partner. This is a smaller alternative to Expert van …
- AutoTalk says Peugeot’s small van returns to Kiwi market
HOT TOPIC
// ANCAP to implement car flood testing from next year
The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is set to introduce a series of new test regimes next year designed to find whether vehicles have any safety shortcomings in the event of a flood.
- AutoCar says ANCAP to test car underwater safety from 2023
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BEST OF THE REST
// Next-gen Honda CR-V debuts in North America
Honda’s updated CR-V has been unveiled on the other side of the world for the North American market, with a New Zealand launch expected to follow.
// Hyundai’s upcoming ute will be all-electric
Hyundai is all but confirmed to be working on a second ute, following the North American Santa Cruz, and it won’t be combustion-powered.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Polestar 3 Pricing Revealed — Are You Sitting Down?
Polestar, the all-electric brand from Volvo Cars (well, the Polestar 1 is a plug-in hybrid but everything else will be fully electric), is taking direct aim at the Porsche Cayenne in its bid to become a major manufacturer of electric automobiles.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Nio sedan spotted testing in NZ
Chinese EV brand Nio appears to be testing its upcoming electric sports sedan in New Zealand, not unusual for this time of year.
// Aston Martin considering range of options for first EV partnership
Aston Martin is reportedly in talks with multiple other carmakers to partner up for its first fully electric vehicle.
// Safety ratings warning
Industry association reinforces message from Waka Kotahi about using correct information in advertising.
// Road car gets racing revamp
Lessons learnt through motorsport developments help influence Toyota’s newest sports model for the streets.
ONE LINERS
- BMW electrified sales surge
- Clean Car schemes prompt “downward influence” on used car prices
- All-new Toyota Crown series revealed
- Will Geely’s electric ute come here?
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
Many of today’s topics are being discussed in the NZ Car Dealers private Facebook group. Check out what industry people have to say.
// 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.