HOT TOPIC
// MG will donate to Red Cross with every test drive
For the third year in a row, MG New Zealand and its dealer network will participate in a generous test drive initiative to raise money for the Red Cross.
- AutoTalk says MG New Zealand reinitiates ‘Test drive for a difference’
BEST OF THE REST
// SsangYong electric ute in the works
Following its rescue from bankruptcy earlier this year, SsangYong is now planning to make an electric ute, one of three future models.
// Standard tipped to drive up prices
Industry predicts increase of up to 25 percent for used cars, while new models may climb by 10 percent.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// VinFast Exports First Electric Cars From Vietnam To The US
The company sent 999 VF 8, which should arrive in December.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Dealer drives McLaren to Extreme E podium
Dunedin Suzuki dealer Emma Gilmour has helped the Neom McLaren Extreme E team to second place in the final round five of the season’s electric racing.
// US commits to 100% zero-emission trucks by 2040
The United States has joined New Zealand and more than 20 other countries in an agreement to support 100% new zero-emission medium-and heavy-duty vehicle sales by 2040.
// Investigation into vehicles involved in crashes, badly repaired and sold
The agency in charge of the country’s land transport system has confirmed investigations are ongoing into vehicles which have likely been in crashes, badly repaired, warranted and sold without the purchaser knowing.
// Countdown to awards continues
Details emerge of the models for the last three categories of annual Car of the Year contest.
// Marque to celebrate new facility
Pavilion opening at Auckland store is designed to recognise Honda’s Type R and motorsport history.
// The Fuell Fllow has hit production (again)
Eric Buell’s newest venture, Fuell, has put its electric commuter bike back into production after Covid disrupted the original run.
ONE LINERS
- Tesla Semi completes 800km trip with full load, Musk says
- Zooming with DRIVEN: The Toyota Prius has just got good, but is it too late?
- Hydrogen truck firm Hyzon Motors facing compliance woes
- BMW rounds off 50th anniversary year for M with sensational reboot of 3.0 CSL
- EROAD lifts revenue for first half FY23
- Ports of Auckland wins Sustainable Business Award
- Audi launches updated logo
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
Here’s a couple of recent posts:
- Nismo 400R r33 skyline! Went through auction today and it broke the system because the auction system ran out of zeros
- Customer out test driving cars right now. He has a digital recording device so he can take audio notes
- Who went to AutoTalkLive? Any feedback?
// 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.