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// Tesla announces NZ Model Y pricing, deliveries in August
It has confirmed two trim levels for local sale; the Rear-Wheel Drive and the Performance. The former will be priced from $76,200 and the latter from $108,900.
- AutoCar says Tesla Model Y now ready to order in NZ
- Stuff Motoring says Tesla’s Model Y is heading to New Zealand
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BEST OF THE REST
// Toyota might be bringing back the go-fast Camry
Toyota is working on more sporty GR models, which probably won’t come as much of a surprise. We’ve had the GR Supra, GR Yaris, GR Corolla, and GR 86, and it looks like Toyota will follow those up with a four-door, possibly taking the form of a hot Camry.
// Polestar hits go on Hertz electric car partnership
The partnership will see Polestar supply Hertz with 65,000 electric vehicles between now and 2025, in what Polestar says is one of the largest single orders of EVs recorded worldwide.
// German transport minister opposes EU ICE ban
Germany’s transport minister voiced strong opposition Thursday to plans to ban the sale of new cars with combustion engines across the European Union in 2035, arguing this would discriminate against vehicles powered with synthetic fuels.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Hyundai Launches Driverless Ride-Hailing Service In Korea
The manufacturer is using the Level 4 autonomous Ioniq 5 equipped for its RoboRide service opened in Seoul’s Gangnam district.
// Tesla wants to ‘revolutionize’ service with bigger centers and more specialization
Tesla is launching an effort to ‘revolutionize’ service and aiming to be 10 times better than the competition.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Czinger 21C: world’s most power-dense internal combustion engine car debuts in London
It’s not often we hear the words “internal combustion engine” and “one thousand horsepower” ushered together in today’s age of…
// Aussie dealers dropping the ball: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
Richard Edwards hosts this week’s Auto Media Group weekly wrap panel alongside AutoTalk news editor Matthew Hansen and industry consultant Graeme Macdonald.
// New electric brand to hit NZ
BYD Auto plans to roll-out five vehicles between now and 2024.
// Europe moves closer to battery and electric auto environment
Europe’s effort to snuff out the internal combustion engine a little more than a dozen years from now just took a key step forward.
// AA BUYER’S GUIDE: The new car shuffle
With the introduction of the Government’s Clean Car Discount from 1 July last year, we started to see a reshuffle amongst the popular vehicle segments.
ONE LINERS
- The Good Oil: Turbo Subaru WRX is getting one last blast
- Audi New Zealand honours dealers at annual awards
- BYD likely to supply batteries to Tesla
- Teslas with Autopilot a step closer to recall after wrecks
- Tesla’s China production roars back with output tripling
- Try out an EV at the Nelson EV trade show
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.