HOT TOPIC
// BMW’s highly anticipated M3 Touring finally revealed in full
Despite the fact that BMW has been building four-door M3s for decades now, an official family-hauling wagon version is still yet to see the light of day, until now.
- AutoCar says BMW M3 Touring releasing in first quarter of 2023
- Stuff Motoring says The RS 4-killing BMW M3 Touring has been revealed
HOT TOPIC
// BYD NZ dealer network announced
With the BYD Atto 3 due soon, BYD New Zealand has announced the first phase of its full sales and service network, which sees an initial six dealerships covering five main cities, to launch the brand.
- AutoCar says BYD announces New Zealand dealer network
- AutoFile says New brand reveals dealer network
- Driven says BYD reveals New Zealand dealer network
- Stuff Motoring says Six initial dealers for cheap new EV
HOT TOPIC
// National dealer numbers grow for second month in a row
Fears of New Zealand’s number of car dealers dropping below 3000 have once again been allayed, with the number of registered dealers nationwide rising in May.
- AutoFile says Dealer register increases
HOT TOPIC
// Bridgestone backs Tyrewise
“This action from the government will see all tyre importers on a level playing field.” Bridgestone has welcomed the roll-out of New Zealand’s first nationally regulated product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres (ELT) from 2023.
- AutoTalk says Tyre recycling scheme nears rollout
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BEST OF THE REST
// Video: Volvo FL Electric powering up for NZ market
Volvo Trucks NZ is getting closer to delivering its very first fully electric models to customers following a validation programme on local roads.
// Germany to reject EU’s looming combustion ban
Germany will not agree to the European Union’s plans to ban combustion-powered vehicles from 2035, it has emerged.
// Avis adds 100 EVs
Avis New Zealand has added nearly 100 EVs to its fleet with more planned in the next two years.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// In-wheel motor co-developed by Lightyear and Elaphe reaches 97% energy efficiency during testing
Solar EV company Lightyear says the EV powertrain it has co-developed with in-wheel-drive technology company Elaphe is the most efficient production EV powertrain in the world.
// Norway Rethinks Its Incentive Package For Electric Cars
If anyone wants to know how to transition from conventional cars to electric cars in a short amount of time, just take a look at Norway.
IN OTHER NEWS
// EV remake launches July 6
“Evetta” will be an electric remake of the 1954 icon “Knutschkugel” – a miniature car with a front opening door, produced in Göttingen, Germany.
// Video: ABB opens fast charger factory
ABB E-mobility has opened its largest DC fast charger production facility, in Italy.
// Agency unit faces overhaul
Documents reveal a lack of regulatory improvements among four teams at Waka Kotahi, including those dealing with vehicle standards and network safety.
A unit of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is being restructured after it was labelled as “not fit for purpose” and “no longer effective”
ONE LINERS
- Aptera and Elaphe strike electric motor deal
- Prodrive Subaru Impreza restomod breaks cover
- DHL Express Singapore adds 80 EVs
- Acting CEO secures Eroad role
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