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// Clean Car Discount causes significant sales reshuffle in the new-car market
New vehicle registration from Waka Kotahi for the month of April has been released, showing a significant month-on-month decline as the market starts to normalize following the introduction of the Clean Car Discount’s second round of changes.
- AutoFile says Feebates fallout hits used imports
- AutoTalk says Clean Car Discount shakes up April used import registrations
- AutoFile says Registrations of utes plummet
- AutoFile says Hybrids appear on the rise
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// ABB backs Shell’s global EV charging
ABB E-mobility has signed a new global framework agreement with Shell to supply its full portfolio of EV charging solutions for millions of EV drivers.
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// Nissan taking their Z racing
Nissan is taking their new Z model racing, making a high-performance motorsport variant of the sports car.
// New Ford Ranger to make public debut at the boat show
One of the most anticipated new-vehicle releases of 2022, the heavily revised Ford Ranger, is set to make its debut to the New Zealand public later this month.
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// Tata Avinya Concept Envisions New Breed Of EVs Arriving By 2025
As shocking as it may sound, Tata’s Avinya Concept lacks an infotainment screen, replacing it with a soundbar.
// Lucid CEO Made Over $260 Million In Performance-Based Awards In 2021
It is one of the largest compensation packages paid to any executive last year.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Mini suspends production of manual cars
Mini has stopped production of manual cars entirely because of supply issues.
// Mercury’s acquisition of Trustpower’s retail business goes unconditional
Mercury NZ’s acquisition of Trustpower’s retail business for the final acquisition price of $467 million is now unconditional,
// Avanti Finance announces new sales manager, earns awards nod
Avanti Finance has confirmed that Lee Robson has joined its Auto team in the National Sales Manager role.
// Action over supply chain
Discussion document tackles issues for longer-term planning in shipping
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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.