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// Industry support for tyres project
Backing for product stewardship scheme as Tyrewise requests all members of the supply chain to register. The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says a product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres (ELTs) has been a long time coming but will address an important environmental issue.
- AutoCar says New Zealand’s first tyre recycling scheme launching next year
- AutoFile says Tyre recycling scheme draws near
- Stuff Motoring says New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme ready to go
HOT TOPIC
// Hyundai Ioniq 6 teased in concept sketch
Hyundai’s highly anticipated Ioniq 6 has been teased in a concept sketch. It will be the second model in the Hyundai Ioniq electric-vehicle range.
Inspired by the Hyundai Prophecy concept EV, the Ioniq 6 features a unique and streamlined silhouette with clean, simple lines that guide air around its aerodynamic form.
- EVs and Beyond says Hyundai Ioniq 6 teased
HOT TOPIC
// Prodrive’s $884k Subaru Impreza 22B restomod revealed in full
Known as one of the most iconic Subaru rally-bred models to ever be built, the Impreza 22B needs little introduction.
These days, the 22B is so much of an icon that Prodrive (the outfit that used to build Subaru’s WRC cars) has taken it upon itself to build a restomodded version, but it isn’t cheap.
- Stuff Motoring says Prodrive shows off awesome P25 Impreza homage
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// 11% of Dealers hate EVs
We’re running an industry poll in the NZ Car Dealers private Facebook group. ‘How long do you think before EVs are over 50% of new car sales?’ 11% have made themselves very clear! So far the majority of respondents are VERY wrong if you believe the article below.
// Half of Kiwi car buyers want an EV
Some 49% of New Zealand car buyers want an EV, an EY (Ernst and Young) survey reveals.
// New Zealand lagging in EV race
“Many countries have legislation driving consumer uptake and supply way in front of us … we are late to the party” – Dean Sheed, Audi NZ. The head of Audi New Zealand warns the country is years behind other markets when it comes to boosting the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the fleet.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla cars are banned from Chinese town over spying fear
Tesla cars have been banned from entering Beidaihe, a Chinese resort town, for two months over concerns about spying amid a meeting of the country’s leadership.
// E-Rickshaws Powered By Used Audi E-Tron Batteries Coming To India
Arriving next year on Indian roads, the e-rickshaws are previewed by an Audi-badged show vehicle built by trainees in Neckarsulm.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Live stream Q&A with BYD NZ brand manager coming Thursday
AutoTalk New Zealand and EVs & Beyond have confirmed that they will be hosting a questions and answers live stream this coming Thursday with BYD New Zealand brand manager Warren Willmot.
// Pensioner forced to scrap car after probe into Auckland mechanic
An investigation by the Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency has outed an Auckland mechanic’s dodgy warrant of fitness procedures, prompting hundreds of customers to have their cars re-examined and forcing at least one customer to scrap their car entirely.
// Finance groups ditch merger
Regulator closes case after Latitude and Humm decide to abandon takeover deal.
// FSF reaches out to Salvation Army over add-on product report
The Salvation Army has issued a report challenging how many automotive insurance add-on products are sold, with one industry group welcoming their work.
ONE LINERS
- Volkswagen might be building a high-performance electric van
- GMSV announce new flagship model and MY2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 upgrades
- Sony and Honda working together to make EVs
- Tree planting effort looks to transport
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.