HOT TOPIC
// New vehicle registrations fall 67% in June 2024
Registrations of new vehicles fell more than 67% in June 2024 to 5565 units from 17,234 in the previous corresponding period.
- AutoFile says New-car sales soften
- AutoFile says Double delight for Ford
HOT TOPIC
// Used registrations yo-yo
Toyota stays on top as sector’s monthly sales down from a bumper June last year but are up on 2022.
SPONSORED BY AUTOCHECK
// Stop paying too much for vehicle background reports
Autocheck offers comprehensive, live data reports without the weight of monthly fees. Designed for the dynamic dealer, our platform is as nimble on mobile as on desktop.
Don’t take our word for it, take theirs!
“If you’re on the fence about moving to Autocheck, I’d say get off and join up. It’s a great product run by great people.”
- Paul Burborough, Dealer Principal, Winger Motors Hamilton & Pukekohe
Choose the Kiwi option that understands New Zealand dealers, big and small. Call Mike on 021 410 134 for a demo that will drive your decisions and your dollar further.
Switch gears to smarter savings with Autocheck
BEST OF THE REST
// Hyundai Inster EV unveiled
Hyundai Motor has revealed its electric Inster, a new A-segment subcompact urban EV with up to 355km (WLTP) of targeted driving range.
IN OTHER NEWS
// A 10%-80% charge in under five minutes, says Nyobolt
Nyobolt’s ultra-fast charging batteries have moved from the lab to the track.
// Additional CCS fees should be at point of sale – VIA
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has called for incoming fees set to be charged to fund the running of the Clean Vehicle Importer Standard – also known as the Clean Car Standard – should be paid at the point of registration.
// New Cambridge franchise holder for Mitsubishi Motors
From July 1, 2024, Ingham Cambridge becomes the new franchise holder for Mitsubishi Motors in Cambridge.
// Dealer group welcomes smart
Armstrong’s to sell brand’s new energy vehicles at dealerships in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.
SPONSORED BY RESULT VAULT
// Fair to say these weren’t the expected results.
A few of us in the NZCD Facebook group decided to collate our TradeMe advert results and make a big anonymous report telling us the most cost effective exposure level.
To be honest we were quietly hoping it would back up cutting spend. Not quite what the data is showing unfortunately.
But. Data scientists say 10% is the minimum sample size for a statistically viable results.
We only had 2.2%. So there’s hope!
Bottom line, we need about 100 dealers to take part.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Porsche Taycans recalled because brake hoses can crack and leak
Porsche Taycan owners are going to need to visit their dealerships.
ONE LINERS
- Video: Ford’s CEO talks EVs with NBC’s Julia Boorstin
- Government passes Clean Vehicle Standard Bill
- Contact selects Tesla for Glenbrook big battery project
- Government Reveals Transport Plan for the Next Decade
- Aston Martin reveals limited run of sexy Fernando Alonso-spec supercars
- China’s EV success story built on price wars, Tesla factor
OTHER STUFF
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
Join 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.
// Advertise Here to reach the Industry
Reach a highly targeted group of automotive industry professionals. Dealer Principal’s, Sales Managers, Parts and Service Managers, Industry Suppliers, and all the people working with them that help influence buying decisions.