HOT TOPIC
// MTA develops recycling programme for vehicle bumper waste
The Motor Trade Association of New Zealand (MTA) has developed a new programme – called plastic2eco – that will save vehicle bumpers and other plastic waste from being dumped and instead repurposed as part of the circular economy.
- AutoCar says Turning plastic car bumpers into fence posts and fuel
- AutoFile says Bumper scheme tackles waste
HOT TOPIC
// Toyota inks rugby deal
Marque teams up with New Zealand Rugby as mobility partner, and training jersey and kit sponsor.
- AutoCar says Toyota NZ drives New Zealand rugby
- AutoTalk says Toyota signs three-year deal with NZ Rugby
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STATS WEEK
// Sales remain slow
New vehicle registrations continue to be subdued. For April, the Motor Industry Association says 8839 new vehicles were registered, which is just over four per cent fewer than in April 2024 when 9223 were registered.
// Tight times impact market
Association boss says declining new-vehicle registrations come as consumer spending habits change.
// Used imports plummet
Latest Customs figures reveal surge for new light commercials as used sector suffers sharp drop.
IN OTHER NEWS
// EV fast-charging time halved: simple new tech could be a game-changer
TotalEnergies Lubriciants, a division of French energy giant Total, has developed a breakthrough system of battery cooling for EVs and fitted it to a mainstream production car to demonstrate the benefits: a Renault Megane E-Tech.
// Awesome off-road Chinese carmaker on the cards for NZ
The last few years have seen an influx of Chinese car brands launching in New Zealand, and it seems we might be in line for more.
// Vans’ safety on the up
‘It’s great to see active steps being taken to improve the specification of these vans’ – ANCAP.
// Ford issues recall notices
Certain variants of Everest and Rangers built from 2022-25 need to have engine issue remedied.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// E-quipment highlight: Kenworth T880E vocational electric semi truck
With the launch of the first-ever Class 8 vocational EV in the North American market, PACCAR Kenworth is raising the battery-electric bar and underscoring just how far the market has come since the Tesla Semi made its debut nearly a decade ago.
ONE LINERS
- South Auckland Motors celebrates successful Auckland All Ford Day
- Audi S6 e-tron Avant for NZ drive tests and display from May 23
- EV production due to start at former GM Lordstown factory
- Is Ford about to resurrect its hot-selling Fiesta?
- Should car makers bother with fake engine noises for EVs?
- Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APXGP Edition pays tribute to Brad Pitt’s F1 movie
- Range Rover Electric on test in Sweden: hurtling around the Arctic Circle
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