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Thursday, August 9, 2018
TOYOTA CRUISER
We find why the SR5 Cruiser is the hero Hilux P3
SEE MORE AT Petrolhead heaven at CRC Speedshow P4
RS-V Commodore a worthy successor P7
UPHOLSTERERS & MOTOR TRIMMERS
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For all your Automotive Upholstery needs see the experts
Ph. 07 871 6619 243 Rickit Road
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Tyre pressures vital
AUTOMOTIVE DIRECTORY for economy, safety
M
ost electric vehicle owners could do Increased vigilance amongst EV owners is
with putting some more air in their motivated mainly by a wish to maximise the
tyres, according to the latest Flip the range on a full charge. Nevertheless, a few EV
GLASS / PANEL / PAINT Fleet survey. owners now do fewer checks, mainly because
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of the 512 they no longer visit petrol stations or because
ALEXANDRA AUTO BODY FABRICATION LTD EV owners who responded to the survey they tend to use the EV for more local travel.
6 Hanning Road, Pirongia.............................................07 872 8044 or Kevin 021 144 9989 reported that they only check their tyre Previously they checked tyre pressure
KIHIKIHI AUTO BODY REPAIRS Havelock Street, off Leslie Street, Kihikihi pressure every six months or so, or even less mainly before a long trip, and these days EV
e: kihikihiautobody@xtra.co.nz........................................................................... 07 871 4746 frequently. owners tend to use an old petrol car that they
Six percent never check their tyre keep as a second car for such big excursions.
NOVUS AUTO GLASS 53 Bond Road, Te Awamutu pressure. Hopefully their mechanic does it for Neglect of tyres may be part of a much
e: novus.teawamutu@xtra.co.nz w: novus.co.nz............................................... 07 870 1411 them during routine servicing and Warrant of bigger problem of people just taking
TONY FABISH PANELWORKS Bond Road, Te Awamutu Fitness checks. technology for granted.
e: fabishpanelworks@xtra.co.nz.......................................................................... 07 871 5069 “Having properly inflated tyres is not just “Modern cars of all sorts require much less
a legal requirement, it greatly increases maintenance than the older cars I owned as a
energy efficiency and range of the EV and it young man,” says Alan.
AUTO SERVICING / REPAIRS keeps the drivers’ safer on the road,” says “People are getting out of the habit of
Alan Wilden, an EV owner from Dunedin and checking and maintaining cars, including the
A&H MOTORS 259 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu spokesperson for Flip the Fleet. tyres.”
e: aandhmotors@gmail.com w: facebook.com/AandhMotorsLtd .................. 07 871 6555 “Having the right pressure and making Certainly, the Flip the Fleet survey
sure the tyres are well aligned greatly showed that many owners are pretty
AUTO SUPER SHOPPE 177 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu
increases the life of the tyres too and means oblivious about their tyres.
e: mail@thomsonmotors.co.nz w: autosupershoppeteawamutu.co.nz........... 07 871 7311
you save even more money from an EV.” When asked what sort of tyres they used
CRAIG MECHANICAL 2016 LTD 451/2 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Low pressure increases emergency or preferred, many couldn’t say.
e: craigmechanical16@gmail.com w: facebook.com/craigmechanical ........... 07 871 5800 braking distances, especially in wet Others answered “round ones”, “black
FIETEN MOTORS 1421 Owairaka Valley Road, Wharepapa South conditions. Over-inflating tyres can be a ones” and “ones without a puncture”.
e: fieten.motors@xtra.co.nz................................................................................ 07 872 2560 problem too. It increases the chances of Some replied “who cares” or admitted
getting a puncture and can change steering that “pure laziness” prevented them from
KIHIKIHI GARAGE 23 Leslie Street, Kihikihi and lateral grip so the car is harder to control checking their tyres often enough.
e: office@kihikihigarage.co.nz w: facebook.com/kihikihigarage ..................... 07 871 6710 when evasive manoeuvres or emergency But smarter owners realised the
LM AUTOMOTIVE 91 Harrison Drive, Te Awamutu stops are required. importance of the tyres for vehicle efficiency
e: lmautomotive@xtra.co.nz w: lmautomotive.co.nz........................................ 07 871 8864 Best practice guidelines for all vehicle and targeted low rolling resistance brands.
TOTAL AUTOMOTIVE & ENGINEERING 452 Bond Road, Te Awamutu owners is to check the tyre pressure at least Two owners even filled their EV’s tyres
e: total.automotive@xtra.co.nz w: totalautomotiveltd.co.nz ........................... 07 870 6255 once a month because tyres naturally lose with nitrogen rather than air because they
between 7-14kPa per month since they were believe that this keeps them properly inflated
WAIPA AUTOMOTIVE LTD 90 Market Street, Te Awamutu last pumped up. for longer and gives a smoother ride.
e: office@waipaauto.co.nz w: waipaauto.co.nz ................................................ 07 870 4000 Most EV owners will be running on under-
inflated tyres according to Alan. ■ Flip the Fleet is a citizen science project
But the situation is probably even worse that provides scientifically reliable
SERVICING AND PARTS NEW/USED for petrol and diesel car owners. information on the benefits and constraints of
“Our survey showed many owners have electric vehicles in New Zealand.
FAIRVIEW MOTORS 132 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu increased their tyre checks since getting an Participation is free and all New Zealand’s
e: info@te-awamutu.fairviews.co.nz w: fairviewmotors.co.nz .......................... 07 870 2535 EV, so petrol and diesel car owners must be electric vehicle owners can enrol at
INGHAM MITSUBISHI 133 Arawata Street, next to Mobil, Te Awamutu running on even flatter tyres” says Alan. www.flipthefleet.org.
e: sales@inghamta.co.nz w: inghamdriven.nz................................................... 07 871 5630
ROSETOWN HOLDEN Cnr Churchill and Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu
e: tmlsales@xtra.co.nz w: rosetownholden.co.nz ............................................. 07 871 5143
TOWN & COUNTRY MOTORS 41 Lyon Street, Kihikihi
Key elements are pressure,
e: les@townandcountrymotors.co.nz w: townandcountrymotors.co.nz.......... 07 871 8183
WAIKATO TOYOTA 29 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu
e: salestea@waikato.toyota.co.nz w: waikato.toyota.co.nz.............................. 07 872 0017
tread, balance, alignment
WATSON HAWORTH MOTORS 52-58 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu
T
he only connection
e: whmts@xtra.co.nz w: whmotors.co.nz .......................................................... 07 871 4187 between your car and
WESTEND AUTOS 1 Carlton St, Te Awamutu road is the tyres, so it is
e: sales@westendautos.co.nz w: www.westendautos.co.nz/ ........................... 07 871 2989 important they are doing the
job to the best of their ability.
There are four aspects for
AUTO ELECTRICAL any tyre that affect
performance — pressure,
BRUCE GRAY AUTO ELECTRICALS 141 George Street, Te Awamutu tread, balance and
e: brucegrayauto@vodafone.co.nz..................................................................... 07 871 4821 alignment.
You can keep an eye on
DEANE MARK AUTO ELECTRICAL 225 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu
the first two yourself — the
e: dmauto@xtra.co.nz w: deanemarkautolectrical.co.nz................................... 07 870 6006
last two are taken care of by
the professionals.
Pressure is measured by a
TYRES & MAGS gauge — kPa is the metric
measurement, but most
TE AWAMUTU TYRE CENTRE LTD 473 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu people are familiar with KEEPING an eye on tyre pressure and tread are two
e: office@tatyres.co.nz ........................................................................................ 07 871 5676 pounds per square inch (psi), simple tasks vehicle owners can do themselves. There
CARTER’S TYRE SERVICE 148 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu but both are usually on the are many gauges available that will help you keep an eye
e: carterstyresta@gmail.com gauges. on tyre pressure and you can top up at a service station.
w: www.carterstyres.co.nz......................................07 871 5577, 027 TYRE GUY (897 3489) To find what your Check tread depth with a 20c coin — if you can read the
STAR BRAKES & TYRES 62 Lyon Street, Kihikihi ...........07 870 5326, mob 0212 223 443 pressures should be check ‘20’ time to see about new tyres.
your car’s manual or look for
a sticker somewhere on the
MOTORCYCLES vehicle — sometimes in the
fuel filler cap or inside the
door.
TREVOR HALL MOTORCYCLES (BRITISH, EUROPEAN, AMERICAN) If all else fails check
503 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu www.energywise.govt.nz
e: thmotorcycles@xtra.co.nz where you can input your
w: trevorhallmotorcycles.co.nz ..........................................07 870 3423, mob 0210 322 258 registration number and get
WILKS PENNY MOTORCYCLES LTD 2 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu all the information
e: info@wilkspenny.co.nz w: wilkspenny.co.nz................07 871 3069, mob 0274 310 880 depending on what size
wheels and tyres are fitted.
Make it a habit to check at
OTHER SERVICES the beginning of each month,
and while you are at it check
CH ALLEN LTD 243 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu tread depth.
e: challen@xtra.co.nz........................................................................................... 07 871 6619 There are tools available
for this as well — or use a 20c
MTF Level 1, 62 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu coin. If you can see all the A wheel alignment should know what needs doing and
e: teawamutu@mtf.co.nz w: mtf.co.nz ............................................................... 07 871 7006 number 20 it will pay to have also be done when new tyres a little remedial work might
ROSETOWN DRIVER TRAINING - STEVE GANE them looked at for are fitted and every year or save money in the long run.
e: awayagane@gmail.com ................................................................................ 0274 125 000 replacement. 10,000km — whichever is When everything is
ULTRA CLEAN CAR VALET 303 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu When new tyres are fitted, first. correct, the car will handle
e: m.ljtaylor@slingshot.co.nz............................................................................... 07 870 3452 the wheel is balanced, and it It might also be sensible better, stop more quickly and
should stay balanced unless to rotate your wheels so be more economical — so it
WAIPA TOWING 136 Harrison Drive, Te Awamutu there is some sort of incident tread wear is more even — makes sense to spend a little
e: waipatowing@xtra.co.nz.................... 0800 1WAIPA (192 472), 0800 WAYNEJ (929635) that might dislodge the don’t be afraid to visit your time and money to be safe
weights. tyre shop for advice — they’ll and efficient.
Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 9, 2018 3
Toyota Hilux SR5 Cruiser
Bold facelift for
Hilux Cruiser
standard.
Toyota say the Hilux
benchmark has been raised again,
with a more aggressive style that
By Dean Taylor will appeal to even more
customers, and build on the long-
A
s well as equipment standing Hilux attributes of being
changes and rear tough and unbreakable.
suspension upgrades for It is hard to argue with the
Toyota’s top selling ute — the company that knows about
Hilux — a new and bolder front building and selling utes.
end styling has been launched for There’s a bold exterior theme
the top-of-the-range model, now for the SR5 Cruiser, with a black
re-badged SR5 Cruiser. hexagonal upper grille, revised The driver and front passenger four-cylinder turbo diesel engine to follow from the driver’s seat
I drove Ebbett Toyota’s 2WD front bumper design and revised get added comfort through the developing 130kW and 450Nm of and offers great clarity — whether
variant of the new, sportier model LED fog lights. addition of seat heaters. torque from 1600-2400rpm. it is the navigation map or view
which has been introduced as the Standard features also include The SR5 Cruiser has a new Standard equipment includes behind when reversing.
flagship of the Toyota Hilux line- 18-inch gloss metallic black alloy instrument cluster with a revised cruise control, tilt and telescopic Driving comfort and visibility is
up. wheels with 265/60 tyres, black tachometer and speedometer off- steering column adjustment, excellent and, considering this is
The Hilux SR5 Cruiser sits door mirrors, door handles and a set with piano black seven airbags, satellite still a workhorse, cabin noise
above the SR5 model and new black rear bumper and ornamentation to replace the navigation, LED headlights, day levels are more than acceptable.
replaces the outgoing SR5 Cruiser graphics. silver highlights of the outgoing time running lights and fog lights, The good news for buyers
Limited in the 21-strong Hilux The interior extends the bold SR5 Limited model. climate control air conditioning, since Toyota launched the Drive
range. new look with black perforated, A new multi-info display rear differential lock, six-speaker Happy Project is the base prices
It is available in double cab leather accented upholstery used opening screen sequence has audio, reversing camera and a have dropped considerably —
bodystyle and in both 2WD and throughout and the black theme is been created for the SR5 Cruiser. 3500kg maximum braked towing under $47K for the 2WD ($47,990
4WD configurations, with a six- continued on into the pillars and The standard Hilux powertrain capacity. for the model I drove with added
speed automatic transmission as roof lining. is carried over with the 2.8-litre The large display screen is easy extra) and under $57K for 4WD.
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4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 9, 2018 5
CRC Speedshow place to be for Kiwi petrolheads Winning with g.a.s.
T
he popular
DANIEL Jones
D Power Up Dad
1963
1 Chevrolet This Father’s Day
Bel
B Air Wagon returned to the New
lo
ow-rider out of Zealand network of
Photos and story — Dean Taylor JJonsey’s g.a.s. Petrol Service
GGarage in Stations this year
HHamilton.
T
he annual two day CRC drivers, the original Stig and thanks to Bosch —
Speedshow at Harley Davidson stunt riders and once again a
Auckland’s ASB didn’t impress as much as prize has come to our
Showgrounds has previous years. GREAT display editorial office.
developed a reputation as Inside was the huge array of drift Last year editor
the place to be for all mad of amazing machines in the machinery, plus Dean Taylor won one
motoring fans — and 2018 Teng Tools Grand National a life-sized of the four major
was no exception. Rod & Custom Show, screen brought prizes of a Bosch drop
This year I paid $50 to be fantastic trade stands and the outdoors saw, stand and
part of the Meguiars Charity this year’s feature display — action to the battery drill kit simply
Cruise on the Sunday. Classic Cover Insurance indoors. by entering online
About 100 car loads of Movie Cars (and TV cars). after purchasing
supporters congregated at There’s not room for g.a.s. fuel from
Smits Group headquarters everything this month — so LOVELY Mitsubishi power BENTLEY Rosetown Holden in
and cruised to the show — movie and TV cars next plant installed into a Continental the lead up to
lapping the live arena before month. beautifully built and GT W12 Father’s Day.
parking up to create a The Retro-O-Rama Retro prepared MKII Cortina. arrived in the He says all the
separate car show. and Vintage Market that is country just tools have been put
The cruise raised over so popular at Beach Hop one day to good use over the
$5000 for Prostate Cancer also made an appearance at before the year.
Research. CRC Speedshow this year. show and This year reporter
It wasn’t the best The outside displays could be had Bethany Rolston was
weather for outdoor events, included an amazing array of for just drawn to win one of
so while everyone tried Kiwi inspired race and 10/10 for effort in the wet $475,972. the 10 Bosch DIY
hard, the live show featuring competition cars, as well as from drift racers and stunt three piece kits
challenge races, top drift bikes and boats. riders. valued at $429.
The kits includes a
battery drill, circular
saw, multi sander and
HIGHLY specced and VW Microbus screamed ‘70s 18V Lithium Ion
modified 6.4 litre Hemi V8 — and had the best window batteries and
in 2011 Dodge Challenger sticker collection. charger.
‘The Punisher’ was a work Bethany and her
of art. husband Brad are in FATHER’S Day competition draw winner Bethany Rolston collects
the throws of her Bosch prize pack from Rosetown Holden service manager
renovating their first Graham Sharp.
home — a 1920s
railway cottage in used most weekends. Graham Sharp on still nine DIY kits to
STUNNING Chevy big Ōhaupō. Bethany received Tuesday, and he win — plus the major
block powered 1933 She says the tools her prize from reminds customers prize of a $499 Bosch
Ford Roadster from are ideal for their Rosetown Holden the competition is still four piece DIY kit and
Rods By Reid. HOW low can you go winner. project and will be service manager running. There are a $500 g.a.s. gift card.
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CARING FOR
YOUR SAFETY New fuel stop will
Autorobot
drive competition
07 871 5069
Mystery Creek Fuel Stop Waitomo takes shape
in time for next week’s opening.
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C
entral Waikato motorists have the chance
to collectively ‘pump the price of fuel
down’ to celebrate the opening of
so there are no nasty fumes.
“It is then condensed and returned back
into the Fuel Stop tanks.
Waitomo Petroleum’s new fuel stop at Mystery “This technology doesn’t reduce the
Creek next Wednesday. amount of petrol our customers are dispensing
As the price of fuel continues to soar — it’s simply capturing the vapour that would
nationwide, people can band together to have escaped into the atmosphere or been
significantly cut the price they pay at the pump. inhaled which is much better for the
From today motorists can visit Waitomo’s environment and your health.
Facebook page to like, share, tag a friend and “Every new Fuel Stop Waitomo builds now
comment on the new campaign — and every features this technology.”
person who does so will help lower the price As with all of Waitomo’s sites, fuel prices will
paid for petrol and diesel at the new waikato always be competitive and company fuel cards
site 12 noon Wednesday, August 15 until 12 are available.
noon Friday, August 17. The Hits radio station will be onsite on
Waitomo managing director Jimmy opening day providing giveaways between
Ormsby says Waitomo’s prices are always 11am — 1pm.
competitive and the 100 per cent Kiwi-owned “Opening our Mystery Creek Fuel Stop is a
company is constantly looking for innovative significant milestone for us,” says Jimmy.
solutions to problems customers’ face. “The location is ideal for people commuting
email: dean.taylor@teawamutucourier.co.nz “Right now the biggest problem people in and out of Hamilton.
face is the price,” says jimmy. “I’m excited to see how many people jump
“We’re excited to be expanding our Fuel onto our Facebook page @Waitomogroup and
Stop network so we thought this was the best how far they can collectively push the price of
way to celebrate and give customers what they fuel down.”
actually want — cheaper fuel.” Waitomo runs a low-cost, efficient business
Waitomo is an independent fuel supplier model and is able to pass savings directly onto
and their new Fuel Stop, on the corner of the consumer.
Ōhaupō Road and Airport Road, features As a family-owned business, profits stay in
petrol and diesel pumps plus a separate area New Zealand rather than disappearing
for heavy vehicles which will have access to offshore.
high flow pumps and Go Clear (Diesel Emission The company recently celebrated 70 years
Fluid). in business.
Both areas have plenty of space for Waitomo Fuel was founded by Jimmy’s
maneuvering. grandfather Desmond Ormsby of Te Kūiti on
“All our new pumps also feature Vapour the principles of honesty and integrity.
Recovery technology at the dispenser nozzle, The company’s motto is Kiwis fueling
which is still very new here in New Zealand,” Kiwis and Waitomo now has over 70 Fuel
says Jimmy. Stops and Service Stations across Northland,
“While you’re dispensing fuel into your Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki,
tank, the vapour is recovered by a vacuum unit Hawkes Bay and Manawatū-Whanganui.
Funds for EV projects
N
ew Zealanders will soon see more of two more public fast chargers will be installed to
electric vehicles’ versatility, with co- build drivers’ confidence in the accessibility of
funding for 19 diverse projects SH1 between Christchurch and Blenheim; the
announced by Energy and Resources Minister Southern Scenic tourist route; and the Kapiti
Megan Woods on Tuesday. and Horowhenua coasts.
She announced the successful projects at “Three new fast chargers at central North
Porirua Motors, one of 19 automotive Island locations that will accept standard
workshops around the country now offering payment cards.
customers use of an electric courtesy car, thanks “This new funding demonstrates the
to a co-funded project given the green light last Government’s commitment to increasing the
year. number of low emissions vehicles as part of our
“I am announcing $3.87 million of new programme to move towards a net zero carbon
funding to support 19 projects under the fourth economy by 2050. This is an ambitious goal and
round of the Low Emission Vehicles Contestable we with funding for projects like these we are
Fund, administered by the Energy Efficiency putting our money where our mouth is.
and Conservation Authority (EECA). “Through this fund, a total of $13.97 million
“Part of the focus on this round is to in government funding is being matched by
demonstrate light and heavy electric vehicles in over $23 million third party funding. 24 projects
sectors of the economy where the technology is from previous rounds have put results on the
relatively unproven. road so far.
“Projects to get the go-ahead include a lines “The fund is one of several initiatives in the
maintenance electric truck with an elevating Government’s Electric Vehicles Programme,
platform; New Zealand’s first all-electric water which aims to double the number of EVs every
truck; five supermarket distribution electric year to reach 64,000 by the end of 2021,” says
trucks; and electric vans with purposes including Megan.
parks maintenance, rural postal delivery and She also announced round five will open
Terms, conditions and lending criteria apply.
food rescue. next Wednesday and challenged applicants to
Same day approval applies to customers who satisfy
MTF credit criteria and provide a signed and completed
“This is about demonstrating the rapidly explore the potential of vehicle-to-grid and
MTF loan application and all supporting documentation
evolving technology that is making electric smart charging technologies.
before 16:00 on any business day. vehicles a practical option for a growing number
Visit www.mtf.co.nz/terms.html for details. of businesses. ■ The full investment focus is on the EECA
“The round also continues to build New website and information about funding is
Zealand’s EV public charging network. Twenty- available at www.eeca.govt.nz
Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 9, 2018 7
Holden Commodore RS-V
Worthy replacement
for VF II SV6
transform tom cruiser to beast at
the push of the accelerator.
use Sport mode and it is even
By Dean Taylor better.
The engine note through the
M
ost popular model in the snarly exhaust system sounds
last of the Aussie built great.
Holden Commodore But then settle in at 100km/h
range was the SV6 — the natural in top — at just 1500rpm — and it
successor in the ZB range is the is very civilised.
RS-V, and what a car. The comfort is undeniable, but
I drove the Holden with the V6 turned to sit across
Commodore RS-V Liftback from the engine bay and a front suspension and an 18-inch infotainment touchscreen is 18-inch alloys in a five-spoke and
Rosetown Holden — a sub $60K sophisticated AWD system, the wheel and tyre combination that standard, with colour head-up a sport rear fascia treatment that
European made sedan with a host RS-V is also a great handling car. hit the sweet spot. display offering five display widens the visual stance of the
of great features. Some of this ‘goodness’ is RS-V content highlights modes including a tachometer car and matches the dual exhaust
We have already established thanks to the Aussies. include black leather seat trim, and gear shift position — and the that is an identifying feature of V6
that the upgrades to the 3.6-litre The calibration of the heated and power adjustable ability to quickly alert the driver powered Commodores.
SIDI direct injection V6 from the transmission, electric power front seats, a flat-bottom steering to any warnings. A party trick that has been
previous model are wonderful. steering, suspension tune, anti- with shift paddles, alloy pedals, There are rain sensor wipers, available on Commodores before
With 235kW of power and lock braking and stability controls some piano black surfaces and wireless phone charging, dual- is the self parking mode. You do
381Nm of torque, both plus other systems as far- ambient lighting details. zone climate control, a reversing have to control speed and stop
improvements on the previous reaching as towing capability, It is a superbly comfortable camera and a push button park the car, and even though I’m not
mode, being utilised through a radio reception and the exhaust interior, and the layout is both brake. the worst parallel parker in the
nine-speed automatic note are part of the Aussie input simple and functional, while also The RS-V exterior details World, this is so good, simple to
transmission, with paddle shift into this European car. being elegant. include a shark fin antenna, use and quick, I would use it all
manual mode, the RS-V can The RS-V gets the HyPer Strut The 8.0-inch MyLink slimline lip spoiler on the tailgate, the time.
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8 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 9, 2018
Fleet customers buying HYUNDAI Ioniq: Most popular.
into electric Michelle.
“More selection in that
space would be quite
popular.
“In some companies, a
vehicles vehicle is a key attraction for
employees to keep them
and be able to offer that
additional value-add.”
New EVs set for release
include the Hyundai Kona
E
lectric vehicles are top- compact SUV, which will hit
of-mind for many the market this month, while
organisations looking the Kia Niro compact SUV is
at upgrading their fleets, EV also on the radar.
advocacy group Drive Other issues include
Electric says. upfront cost, which is higher
New Drive Electric board than an internal combustion
member Michelle Herlihy, CUSTOM vehicle, range anxiety and
who is also country leader for Fleet concerns about battery life.
vehicle leasing company country On the other hand, there
Custom Fleet, says EVs have leader are also those who see the
captured the attention of big Michelle immediate benefits of HYUNDAI Kona: Compact SUV coming this month.
corporates, government Herlihy. buying EVs.
agencies and small “CFOs are really
operators. interested in the efficiencies
“I would say that in every of their fleet to EVs by 2019. “Part of the problem for EVs offer, including lower
single customer meeting, “Small and medium New Zealand at the moment running and servicing costs,
we’re having discussions business owners are also is we don’t have a huge which is a positive.”
about EVs. interested in electrics, as are selection of vehicles,” says Another option for
“It’s not us putting that Custom Fleet’s government Michelle. businesses is to look at used
on the agenda, it’s the clients,” says Michelle. “The Hyundai Ioniq is one EVs, although she says
customer. For our “I think over the last 12 of the most popular at the customers are mostly
colleagues in Australia, months there’s been a huge moment. interested in new vehicles at
that’s not the case.” increase in interest. New “Speaking with the the moment.
There are several Zealand seems to be a manufacturers, they are keen “The secondary market is
different types of groups country of early adopters. to give us some more going to be a little slow
looking at getting into EVs, “It’s a sustainable model options. getting the stock customers
she says. in terms of renewables. “We expect there will be might want to have KIA Niro: Compact SUV on the radar.
“For some, electric We’ve got a clean, green a lot more selection in 12 to available.
vehicles fit with the image in terms of 18 months. The more “Some discussions
sustainability values of the sustainability.” selection customers have, suggest used might be a papers are a fantastic Drive Electric board.
business.” However, switching to the more they feel like better option to keep costs resource for organisations or “It’s a group that’s really
That priority is evident EVs remains at the they’re making an informed down. As a leasing company individuals that want to go well represented across
following a pledge from 30 conversation stage for many, choice.” we do that, but typically our electric,” says Michelle. industries that touch EVs.
organisations in 2016, with the range of vehicles “Many customers are customers are looking for And she says it’s a “We get that collective
including Custom Fleet, to available in New Zealand not keen on SUVs, but options new models.” privilege to have been view of what you see in the
upgrade at least 30 per cent suitable for everyone. are limited right now,” says “Drive Electric’s white recently appointed to the market.”
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