HOT TOPIC
// Mercedes-Benz NZ introduces electric van range
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has announced the introduction of four new fully electric vans to the local market, the eSprinter, EQV, and the eVito Panel Van and Tourer.
- EVs and Beyond says Four electric Mercedes vans for NZ
HOT TOPIC
// Toyota ceases Russian production, restructures Moscow operations
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has issued a public statement on its news website saying it has decided to end vehicle production at its Saint Petersburg plant in Russia.
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota to end production in Russia
HOT TOPIC
// Acid-wash alert for dealers
Inspection rules are set to tighten from next month as agency targets ‘potentially weakened’ vehicles. Used imported vehicles that have undergone an acid wash in Japan will be sent to repair certifiers under a new rule being introduced from the start of October.
- AutoTalk says Waka Kotahi issues alert over acid wash concerns
HOT TOPIC
// ANCAP bolsters testing standards for 2023
ANCAP and its sister body NCAP have confirmed plans to further tighten up testing standards from January of next year.
- AutoCar says ANCAP broadens test and rating criteria for 2023
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BEST OF THE REST
// Tesla recalls a third of cars ever produced
Tesla will recall more than 1 million cars in America to address problematic power windows.
// Mazda to cease production in Russia, following Toyota
Mazda Motor Corp. has decided to end production in Russia, following Toyota Motor Corp.’s exit from the country, because of difficulties in procuring parts.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 2023 Audi E-Tron Facelift Teased Under Striking Livery
Audi is not saying directly that the vehicle in these photos is the facelifted version of the E-Tron electric SUV, but we’re pretty sure that’s what it is, at least in part.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Last Lamborghini Aventador rolls off production line
The day has come where the last Lamborghini Aventador has rolled off the production line in Italy, marking the end of an 11 year run.
// AI in Action
September’s Artificial Intelligence Summit was themed “AI in Action”, aimed at informing and involving people.
// Watchdog approves merger deal
THL’s takeover of Apollo has been given the green light following a divestment agreement.
// Value of vehicle imports grows
Vans and trucks lead category’s year-on-year rise for August as passenger cars suffer decline.
ONE LINERS
- Kia EV6 GT to arrive in New Zealand soon
- Research finds ‘strong consumer demand’ for combustion ban
- Electric big rigs face uphill trip from shows to highways
- Harley-Davidson launches limited edition Low Rider El Diablo model
- The complete guide to every EV you can buy in NZ
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Current National New Car Deals
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// 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.