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// Rolls-Royce Spectre is brand’s first fully-electric car
More than 120 years after Rolls-Royce co-founder Charles Rolls envisioned his cars being powered by electricity, the luxury carmaker has unveiled the Spectre as its first-ever fully electric model.
- Stuff Motoring says Rolls-Royce reveals all-electric Spectre in full
- EVs and Beyond says Rolls-Royce’s first BEV unveiled
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// Mayor calls on port to stop importing cars
Auckland leader tells company to devise a plan within less than six months to shift automotive activity out of the CBD. Newly elected Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has written to Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL) telling it he no longer wants Bledisloe Wharf to be used for car imports and for the land to be available for public use.
- AutoTalk says Auckland mayor wants car imports off Bledisloe Wharf
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// NZ Post shows off first of 60 new electric vans
NZ Post has revealed the first of its new 60-strong fleet of electric Mercedes-Benz eVito vans, a $20 million initiative to “significantly” reduce its carbon emissions.
- AutoFile says Marque helps deliver electric fleet
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// Kiwi’s with disabilities are 3 times less likely
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BEST OF THE REST
// Toyota shows off GR Corolla’s manual drifting skills in new “Rally Ready” ad campaign
Toyota’s GR Corolla hot hatch is already a highly-anticipated car, perhaps made even more so with its new ad campaign which shows off its capabilities.
// GVI celebrates MTA dealership award win
Genuine Vehicle Imports has been crowned Northern Region Used Vehicle Dealer of the Year for 2022 by the Motor Trade Association.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BYD Seal EV coming to Europe as company mulls adding Dolphin hatchback next
Build Your Dreams (BYD) continues to expand upon its own dream of becoming a global household name in autos as it is making headlines yet again.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Lotus Eletre global news broadcast
British sports car company Lotus Cars will provide details about its first electric SUV the Lotus Eletre during a global broadcast on Tuesday October 25 (1300 hours UK time).
// Volvo Cars GM says mall pop-up creates awareness and sales leads
Volvo Cars New Zealand says it will have limited deliveries available in 2022 of the pure electric C40 Recharge which is arriving across the local retail network and is urging customers to order a vehicle now due to strong demand.
// Minister drives Fuso eCanter in Japan
Energy and resources minister Megan Woods took a Fuso eCanter for a spin while inspecting its Kawasaki headquarters in Japan.
// Taco Bell ‘Electrified’ in California
An EV charging station has opened at California’s first Taco Bell, among about 100 planned to open at the US state’s Taco Bell sites within the next year.
// BMW moves production of EV Minis from UK to China
BMW has confirmed that the production of electric Minis will be moved from Mini’s historic plant in Cowley, outside Oxford.
// Toyota sued in Australia over popular diesel vehicles
Many of Australia’s most popular diesel vehicles are involved in “one of the biggest claims in Australia’s legal history” alleging Toyota used “defeat devices” to hide vehicle emissions and evade Australian standards.
ONE LINERS
- Jeep Avenger 4×4 Concept is a mini off-roader
- Experts ‘baffled’ at lack of action after automated-tech cars kill 11
- Man charged after police find DIY number plate made of cardboard
- Diesel prices soar: Is Costco still the cheapest place to fill up?
- Inflation stays high
- Ineos starts production of the Grenadier
- Electric vehicles take centre stage at pared-back Paris show
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
Here’s a few recent chats:
- I’m a BMW fan, but this new M2 is ugly
- Should a dealer be able to sell a car ‘privately’?
- How to tell if a vehicle has had damage (funny video)
// 100% Free Sales leads, with contact details to follow up
TradeMyCar.co.nz is offering free sales leads for a limited time:
- You’ll get the customers’ contact details to follow up your offer. Every time.
- Respond to as many leads as you like, 100% free. (for a limited time)
Get on the list to receive the leads
Here’s a couple of great leads in recently:
- GISBORNE | Spending 25k | Trading a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
- AUCKLAND | Spending 30k on an SUV | Trading a 2016 Mazda CX5
// 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.