STATS WEEK CONTINUES
// October sees rise in new vehicle registrations
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) has announced that new vehicle registrations in October have seen a 5.1 percent increase compared with the same month last year.
- AutoFile says Toyota leads way for new vehicles
- AutoTalk says MIA: Back order arrivals fuel strong electrified sales
- Stuff Motoring says Ranger bites back in October registrations
HOT TOPIC
// People’s Choice voting opens for AA Driven COTY
The 2022 AA Driven car of the year awards will see vehicles vying for the top spot in their classes, as well as the overall car of the year title, in addition to the People’s Choice category, which is now open for public voting.
- Driven says 2022 AA DRIVEN NZ Car of the Year: vote for People’s Choice to win $5k!
- Driven says 2022 AA DRIVEN New Zealand COTY
HOT TOPIC
// Toyota New Zealand finalist in “Best Growth Strategy” category of Deloitte Top 200
Toyota New Zealand has today been announced as a finalist in the Deloitte Top 200 “Best Growth Strategy” category, sponsored by 2degrees.
- AutoTalk says Toyota NZ nominated as Deloitte Top 200 finalist
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// Volvo NZ recalls XC60, XC90 over engine issue
Volvo’s local arm has issued a recall for selected versions of its new XC60 and XC90 models relating to an engine problem.
// Zero-emission fleets, etc: DHL shows latest trends
Decarbonization, robots, big data, supply chain diversification, and alternative energy solutions will have the biggest impact in transforming logistics over the coming years.
// Automotive industry crying out for workers
Calls for workers are being echoed throughout the automotive industry in New Zealand as it continues to experience labour shortages while the Government does little to help, says the Motor Trade Association (MTA).
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Zeekr 009 electric van debuts CATL cell-to-pack battery tech
With a range that might top 400 miles even by U.S. standards, a sub-4.5-second 0-60 mph dash, and world-first battery tech, this luxury EV is not your typical minivan.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Mokka leads Opel’s re-energised return
Opels are back in New Zealand, shining brighter than ever. Not the multicoloured gems from Australia; that would be opals. These new ones are from Germany.
// Power prices rising
Kiwis face more power price rises, warns Consumer NZ. But Drive Electric chair Mark Gilbert doubts the electricity price increases will cause any issues for EV users.
// Peugeot Citroen Opel dealership nearing completion
A new Auckland site dedicated to Peugeot, Citroen, and Opel sales is set to open its doors next week following an extensive build period.
// Meet most powerful Type R
Next-generation Civic model’s turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 235kW of power.
// Toyota reports quarterly profit decline amid chips crunch
Toyota said Tuesday that its profit fell 31% in the last quarter as a shortage of computer chips offset foreign exchange gains from a weaker yen.
// E-mobility a winner in first funding round
Twenty-four out of 110 applications for innovative transport solutions have been approved in the initial $4.2 million of the $15m innovation fund Hoe ki angitu.
ONE LINERS
- Watch: The Tesla Semi was spotted accelerating effortlessly from stationary
- BMW New Zealand to host M Festival
- New Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Gives You Wings
- Volkswagen is ditching touch steering wheel buttons
- Tesla Cybertruck won’t start full production until ‘the end of 2023’
- Documentary on controversial Nissan CEO lands on Netflix
- Evnex new software provides EV charging costs
- Contact launches EV charging plan
- Canoo EV battery to be made in USA
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// Current National New Car Deals
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- Tick tock, the Amarok runout is on – MSP From $69,990*
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NISSAN
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- X-TRAIL ST-L 2WD – MSRP FROM $42,990 + ORC + CCF 3.9% FINANCE | APR FIXED | ZERO DEPOSIT | 36 MONTH TERM
- X-TRAIL ST-L 4WD – MSRP FROM $45,990 + ORC + CCF 3.9% FINANCE | APR FIXED | ZERO DEPOSIT | 36 MONTH TERM
- X-TRAIL ST 2WD – MSRP FROM $39,990 + ORC + CCF 3.9% FINANCE | APR FIXED | ZERO DEPOSIT | 36 MONTH TERM
- X-TRAIL TI 4WD – MSRP FROM $50,990 + ORC + CCF 3.9% FINANCE | APR FIXED | ZERO DEPOSIT | 36 MONTH TERM
- NAVARA SL DOUBLE CAB 4X2 – MSRP FROM $39,990 + ORC + CCF 3.9 FINANCE | APR FIXED | ZERO DEPOSIT | 36 MONTH TERM
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