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// Here it is, the private Facebook group for NZ Car Dealers
Very uncreatively named NZ Car Dealers.
A private community for car dealers to vent about the industry, joke about ‘interesting’ customers. Rant, debate, ask for help and help others.
Anyone in the NZ Auto Industry can join. So join today and get involved. If we can build this up to a decent number of people it should be quite entertaining.
SLOW NEWS DAY FOR QUEENS BIRTHDAY
// Ram reveals more about its electric utes
Ram’s CEO has shared more about what’s coming up for the brand in terms of electric pickups, and it seems that Ranger-fighting Dakota revival is still on the cards.
// Carmakers feel chip crisis easing as global growth slows
BMW and Mercedes-Benz both say that the global semiconductor shortage that’s bogged down the auto industry for almost two years is showing signs of easing.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — April 2022 (Charts)
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 38% in April 2022 compared to April 2021. Despite several disturbing factors happening all at once
// Early Days Of Tesla — Elon Musk Interview With Tesla Owners Of Silicon Valley
There’s a new interview with Tesla CEO Elon Musk out. Leaders from the Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley were invited to interview Elon Musk, and the first part of the interview is now available.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// 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.
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
A private community for car dealers to vent about the industry and joke about ‘interesting’ customers. Rant, debate, ask for help and help others.