BEST OF TODAY
// Self-service kiosks arriving for NZ dealerships
A new automotive partnership will see the rollout of self-service kiosks at New Zealand dealerships, helping customers to provide pre-service instructions and other details when servicing their vehicles.
// Ex-vehicle inspector in court
Aucklander avoids imprisonment after admitting to dishonestly accessing motor vehicle register.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Cupra boost from new medium SUV Terramar
Seat is culling Tarraco from its range, making way instead for Cupra’s new Terramar SUV, according to Autocar UK.
// Govt seeks feedback on second emissions reduction plan
The Government has opened consultation on the second emissions reduction plan (ERP2) covering the period from 2026 to 2030 with transport among five key sectors targeted. It follows the release of the Government’s five-point climate strategy last week.
// Call to report unregistered traders
Regulator appeals for help in clamping down on unlawful activity and ensuring compliance with rules.
// Dealership turns to solar power
Business installs dozens of panels to reduce its reliance on traditional energy sources.
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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
// Aptera partner US Capital Global leads $60M investment round to reach low volume SEV production
With this funding, Aptera hopes to complete production intent SEV builds for crash testing ahead of a (very) low-volume start of production in early 2025.
ONE LINERS
- Zeekr X spotted in Auckland
- AA says cooler conditions increase flat battery callouts
- Audi shies away from fake exhausts for its ICE cars
- Lexus LBX Morizo RR with GR power confirmed for New Zealand
- Ferrari’s first EV confirmed for 2025
- Audi’s jazzed new hybrid ushers in a new badge
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