HOT TOPIC
// $25 million Pagani supercar wrecked
The Russian owner of a rare supercar says it will be rebuilt to “brand new” condition following a dramatic smash on the road.
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// BMW M teases final petrol-only model
In a social media post by BMW, the brand teased the new M2 (G87) model which will be its final car powered solely by an internal combustion engine ahead of an official reveal later this year.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Electric Cars = 23% of New Zealand Auto Market, Tesla = 12%
New Zealand has gotten the electric car fever, and August showed that more than ever before. Last month, 23% of new auto sales were sales of fully electric cars.
// Tesla raises Full Self-Driving price to $15,000 – is it worth it?
Tesla has officially raised the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to $15,000, as CEO Elon Musk promised.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Company upcycles used Toyota Corollas into EV utes for tradies
A company based in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, Upcycle Green Technology, is turning used Toyota Corollas into compact electric utes.
// AA partners with InMoment to improve user experience
The New Zealand Automobile Association, or AA, has announced it has inked a new partnership with software firm InMoment. The AA hopes the partnership will lead to an improved virtual experience for its 1.8-million-strong membership base via InMoment’s XI platform.
// General Motors’ tiny EV requires a lottery to buy it
Back in 2021, General Motors’ Chinese brand Wuling revealed a convertible version of its tiny Hongguang Mini EV called the Cabrio.
// The future of motoring, consumer survey
The way we are driving cars and moving is changing, but how fast and in what ways? DRIVEN has conducted a consumer and reader survey to establish and understand attitudes towards the future of motoring and mobility.
// Apple’s car is beloved before it even exists
If semiconductor shortages, recession risks and the once-a-century shift in propulsion weren’t enough to keep auto executives up at night, here’s one more sleep disruptor:
ONE LINERS
- Harley-Davidson shows off devilish new Low Rider El Diablo
- Self-driving tech company floats possible sale to Apple or Microsoft
- Doctor performs vasectomy, powered by Rivian R1T following power cut
- A fictitious makeover of a Toyota Supra A70 has car lovers drooling
- Archibalds helps raise $300,000 for mental health
- Ford New Zealand to offer three Mustang Mach-E models
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.