HOT TOPIC
// New Hyundai Kona arriving in the fourth quarter
Hyundai New Zealand says the all-new Kona SUV will be priced from $42,990 with first customer deliveries taking place from the fourth quarter of 2023.
- AutoCar says Local pricing confirmed for new Hyundai Kona
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// Tesla Model 3 facelift leaked ahead of unveiling
Images of the incoming Tesla Model 3 facelift have been leaked online today,
- Driven says New Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ unveiled for NZ: here’s everything new
- Stuff Motoring says Leaked: Is this the new Tesla Model 3? video
- Stuff Motoring says Tesla Model 3 revealed with no indicator stalks, NZ price hike video
- EVs and Beyond says Tesla opens orders on updated Model 3
HOT TOPIC
// Ford Ranger and Everest recalled over software issue in NZ
Ford New Zealand has recalled the Ranger and Everest for an software fault that may cause their transmissions to shift…
- Stuff Motoring says NZ’s most popular vehicle recalled over ‘sudden stop’ issue video
HOT TOPIC
// MINI pulls covers off all-electric line up
MINI has revealed a new look for its two main models – the Cooper and Countryman – and for now they are electric only.
- Stuff Motoring says Revealed: Mini Countryman and hatchback icon get funky electric makeover video
HOT TOPIC
// Ateco Group announces South Island dealership changes
The distributor for Jeep, Ram Trucks, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and Abarth, Ateco Group NZ, has appointed new dealer representation in Christchurch and Dunedin.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BMW Vision Neue Klasse Concept: A Minimalist EV With A Giant Head-Up Display
The “monolothic” design will help improve future range and efficiency.
STATS WEEK
// New car sales tumble
Mixed fortunes for models at the top of the ladder as Toyota’s RAV4 maintains its market dominance.
- AutoFile says Commercials market shrinks
- AutoTalk says New sales down across board
- Stuff Motoring says Ford Ranger tops NZ car charts amid rough August video
STATS WEEK
// Import passenger market shows recovery (with tables)
The used passenger vehicle market is showing signs of a robust recovery,
- AutoFile says Used imports on the up
STATS WEEK
// Dealer numbers keep climbing
Traders register increases for fourth consecutive month but total is still 110 below where it was a year ago.
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