HOT TOPIC
// Isuzu D-Max and MU-X faults under legal investigation in Australia
A law firm in Australia is threatening a potential class-action lawsuit against Isuzu Ute Australia over historical faults including structural failures (e.g. cracking) and faulty diesel filters on Isuzu D-Max and MU-X models sold between 2017 and 2019.
HOT TOPIC
// Mini Aceman electric crossover unveiled
The July 27 world premiere of the Mini Concept Aceman EV reveals the brand’s first fully-electric crossover model which showcases a new design language and technological innovations that will shape Mini’s future models.
- AutoCar says Mini Concept Aceman debuts with futuristic crossover design
- Stuff Motoring says Mini’s future is looking Ace, Man
HOT TOPIC
// Call for EV charging regulation
Chief executive urges action to minimize the risk of power blackouts as more vehicles with plugs enter the fleet.
- Stuff Motoring says More calls come for smart EV charging regulation
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BEST OF THE REST
// Agency issues brake alert
Drivers of vehicles fitted with cardan-shaft park brakes need to be aware of the limitations of the mechanism.
// VIA pulls plug on Clean Car support
Imported used vehicle industry group VIA says it is withdrawing support for the government’s Clean Car programme, citing ongoing “failure in the implementation” of the Clean Car Discount as the driver behind the move.
// Westpac NZ announces EV charger incentive scheme
Westpac has announced a host of sustainability initiatives as part of an expansion to its Warm Up loan programme. And those with electric vehicles are set to benefit. The company has confirmed that the loan will now include an interest-free $40,000 available to customers over five years, with electric vehicle home chargers and solar batteries being two applicable uses.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Redwood Materials To Invest $3.5 Billion On Battery Materials Factory
Battery recycling company Redwood Materials has major plans for the future, and it’s not just about recycling.
// Startup Cooks Up Potassium Batteries For The Electric Vehicle Of The Future, Eventually
Potassium batteries have been a twinkle in the eye of energy storage researchers for long enough, and now they are starting to emerge out of the lab and into the sunlight.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Tesla gets caught up in legal battle over questionable build quality
Tesla is facing allegations of poor build quality in Germany. German publication Bild has reported that a Tesla Model 3 owner has taken the US maker to court in Munich for allegedly painting over cracks in the car’s underbody.
// Tesla’s Shanghai investment could be big for NZ
Tesla is in the midst of upgrading its production facilities around the world.
// New ETS advice for fair price on climate pollution
Climate Change Commission recommendations on Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) settings have been welcomed by climate change minister James Shaw.
// Dealers scoop top awards
Ford NZ honours half a dozen members of its network for their consistently high customer service.
ONE LINERS
- Lamborghini tease all-terrain Huracan supercar
- Video: Double-decker bus converted from diesel to electric wraps up Auckland trial
- Best of M: driving BMW’s iconic M cars in the Munich countryside
- Project24: Maserati reveals hardcore, track-only version of the MC20
- Electric vehicle sales beat diesels globally
- ABB Terra 360 EV charger launching in NZ
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Current National New Car Deals
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// 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.