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// SsangYong Korando e-Motion EV pricing announced
The SsangYong Korando e-Motion is priced from $59,990 plus on road costs, qualifying for an $8625 Clean Car Discount rebate.
- AutoCar says SsangYong Korando e-Motion pricing announced for NZ
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// This weekend will be Holden’s last-ever Bathurst appearance
Holden will make one final appearance at Mount Panorama at the Bathurst 1000 on the 6th of October, marking the end of more than 50 years of racing.
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// Mitsubishi leads September passenger car registrations
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand lead the market in September 2022 for passenger and SUV registrations with a 16% share (1649 units) followed by Tesla with 15% (1554 units) and Toyota with 14% market share (1509 units).
// Tesla Model Y beats Ford Ranger to lead September sales in NZ
Tesla’s Model Y compact-SUV was the star of New Zealand’s September new-car sales: it was the top-selling vehicle overall for the month with 1502 registrations, ahead of the Ford Ranger (1043) and Toyota Hilux (989).
// Second strongest September
MIA reports last month’s new-vehicle registrations benefited from ‘strong’ back-order deliveries.
// New vehicle registrations down in September
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) reports that registrations of new vehicles for the month of September 2022 are down by 9.9 per cent compared with the same time last year.
// Tesla tops monthly sales for September
A large shipment of Model Ys landing in New Zealand in September has seen Tesla take a convincing top spot in the month’s new vehicle registration numbers
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BMW iX6, iX7, iX8 And iX9 Electric SUV Trademarks Uncovered
Based on this information, it looks like BMW wants to create an entire range of electric SUVs larger than the one it has today.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Audi says goodbye to V10 with R8 GT
Audi is saying goodbye to its famed V10 engine with the announcement of a limited production run of the R8 GT.
// New Maserati GranTurismo revealed with petrol and EV power
One of Maserati’s most iconic models from the past two decades has returned, the GranTurismo, now with the choice of a petrol or electric powertrain.
// Act slams clean car ‘red tape’
Party joins Motor Industry Association’s criticisms of plans for upcoming legislation to also cover motorbikes.
// Vehicle arrears increasing
New report reveals average automotive loan is $21k but the proportion of overdue payments has risen for the fifth consecutive month.
ONE LINERS
- Wisk unveils eVTOL air taxi for market
- E-motorcycle and scooter brand appoints 13 NZ dealers
- Volvo introduces new tech to save kids from hot cars
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
Many of today’s topics are being discussed in the NZ Car Dealers private Facebook group. Check out what industry people have to say.
// 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.