HOT TOPIC
// Toyota Store ‘Let’s Go Places’ fit out begins
More than 64 Toyota Stores around New Zealand will benefit from refreshed branding and new marketing initiatives from today as the company launches its new ‘Let’s Go Places’ narrative.
- AutoCar says Toyota transitioning to mobility company in NZ
HOT TOPIC
// Motor vehicle dealer registrations fall below 3000
For the first time in many years, there are now fewer than 3000 registered motor vehicle traders in New Zealand.
- AutoFile says Dealer numbers sliding
HOT TOPIC
// Tesla Q3 EV sales up
Tesla says it delivered more than 343,000 EVs in the third quarter of this year (July-September) compared with 254,695 April-June deliveries.
- Stuff Motoring says Tesla sales bounce back in Q3 but fall short of estimates
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BEST OF THE REST – IT’S STAT WEEK AGAIN
// Model Y beats utes to top of market
Tesla’s Model Y beat every other passenger and commercial model in September’s new vehicle registrations, and was just seven units short from beating the total Toyota passenger car haul for the month.
// Mixed fortunes for commercials
Monthly activity in the new market suffers year-on-year dip but used sector records surge in sales. There were 4,278 new commercials registered last month, which was down by 7.7 per cent when compared with 4,633 in September 2021.
// Toyota Aqua hybrid leads used import market in September 2022
The total number of used car registrations remained steady in September 2022, according to preliminary data received from the Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.
// Electric car tops new sales
Year-to-date figures for the whole new-vehicle market rise despite a fall in registrations last month. There were 10,603 new passenger vehicles registered in September, which was down by 10.5 percent from 11,850 in the same month of last year.
// Used-car market steady
Toyota and Mazda share all top-five spots for model registrations in September. There were 7,375 used-imported cars registered last month. That was down by 0.7 percent compared with 7,426 in September 2021 to bring the year-to-date total to 89,512.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 100% Electric Vehicles = 11% Of New Vehicle Sales Globally!
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 60% in August 2022 compared to August 2021, reaching 847,000 units.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Qualitat European Motors celebrates 50th anniversary
In the 50-years since first opening their doors, Qualitat says it has become the country’s largest independent service and repairer for these brands.
// Geely buys into Aston Martin
Geely has taken a 7.6 per cent stake in British sportscar manufacturer Aston Martin. The move comes as the Chinese manufacturer’s owner, Li Shufu, aims to expand the company’s portfolio of automotive brands which already includes Volvo, Lotus and a stake in Daimler.
// Audi ‘won’t do’ four-cylinder RS models
Mercedes-AMG recently revealed the new C 63 in its entirety, along with its new plug-in hybrid four-cylinder powertrain.
ONE LINERS
- Porsche shares rise in one of Europe’s biggest market debuts
- AA BUYER’S GUIDE: NZ’s top hybrid vehicles
- Government confirms fuel excise tax will be reintroduced in January
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// 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.