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// Video: BYD Shark 6 revealed at Fieldays

The shroud came off the BYD Shark ute super plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) on the opening day of the Mystery Creek Fieldays on June 12.

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// Low emissions site for Toyota at Fieldays

Toyota NZ says that its display at Fieldays reflects its approach to providing Kiwis with low emission powertrain options.

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// Hyundai Inster: hottest budget mini EV to be revealed this year

Hyundai has taken a quick break from high-performance EVs like the Ioniq 5 N, unveiling tantalising teasers of its forthcoming A-segment subcompact electric vehicle (EV), the Inster.

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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong

With 65 employees and more than 850 dealers using the service in Australia, a strategic Kiwi partnership signed means AutoFlip is coming to New Zealand. Read about it here in AutoTalk, or learn more on the AutoFlip website.

AutoFlip offers dealers a simple way to buy stock quickly, with a wide range of quality vehicles listed daily. And sell aged stock and trade-ins fast, with access to licensed buyers ready to purchase.

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// Dealers still profitable, says Toyota New Zealand boss

Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala told media at the National Fieldays that despite the noise in the market about dealers going out of business, all Toyota Stores are considerably up in profit to the first quarter.

IN OTHER NEWS

// LDV launching limited edition T60 ute at National Fieldays

LDV New Zealand is rolling out a limited edition T60 Traverse ute at the National Fieldays in Mystery Creek June 12 -15.

// Inchcape clearing SsangYong stock at National Fieldays

Following the introduction of the KGM brand in March, Inchcape New Zealand is offering run-out discounts on its remaining stock of SsangYong vehicles at the National Fieldays.

// National’s Clean Car changes a contributor to sales crash, says MIA

The new-vehicle market’s current sales struggles are not solely to be credited to New Zealand’s recession status according to the Motor Industry Association, with the group’s chief executive also laying partial blame on the removal of the Clean Car Discount.

// New Mini Cooper 5-Door Due Here in Q4

Mini New Zealand has confirmed that the latest Cooper 5-Door hatch will dot down here in Q4, with local pricing and specification available shortly.

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// 18 dealers will soon have an advantage over the rest

If you’ve been following NZCD Facebook Group, you’ll know we’re on a mission.

We’re going to find out once and for all; ‘Are the top tier TradeMe listing packages actually worth the money?’

Participating dealers are sending in their stats, showing how many enquiries they get from their package.

Results are being collated into an anonymous report that shows real results from all regions, vehicle limits, and all levels of spend. This will give us an unprecedented insight to the most profitable way to structure our TradeMe advertising.

18 Dealerships are participating so far. (Only dealers who supply their results get to see the final report)

May Deadline: Friday 14th June 

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Used EV Prices Are Crashing. That’s Great News For Buyers

The average prices of used EVs have plummeted by 30% over the past year.

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