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// Costco NZ eyes vehicle sales
Global bulk retailer Costco is rolling out new vehicle sales in Australia with confirmation the discount giant is looking to do the same in New Zealand.
- Stuff Motoring says Would you buy a car from Costco? Supermarket giant details NZ plans
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// Nissan Leaf to return in 2025 as sleek, compact electric SUV
The Nissan Leaf is poised for a radical transformation.
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// AutoFlip coming to NZ
Following its successful launch across the Tasman almost three years ago, motor-vehicle marketplace AutoFlip is being brought to New Zealand.
- AutoTalk says AutoFlip signs up first franchise in New Zealand
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// Tesla Model Y top November new EV
The top three battery electric vehicle (BEV) models in November were led by the Tesla Model Y (544 units, 21% share), followed by MG 4 (469 units, 18.1% share) and BYD Atto 3 (338 units, 13.1% share).
- AutoCar says Rentals boost new car registrations in November 2023
- AutoFile says Rentals lift new-vehicle market
- AutoTalk says Rental car sales boost November registrations
- AutoFile says Fortunes at border vary
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// MTA presents automotive training blueprint to Government
The Motor Trade Association of New Zealand (MTA) is calling on the Government to restore an industry-led approach to automotive training.
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// MG partners with Heartland Bank to launch MG Finance
MG Motor has teamed up with Heartland Bank in New Zealand to launch MG Finance, which will offer a range of flexible car finance solutions for the entire MG range including the all-new MG4, XPower, HS, HS Plug-in Hybrid, ZS, ZS EV, and MG3.
- AutoTalk says MG launching captive finance brand with Heartland Bank
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// COTY class winner 2023: BYD Dolphin is the best BEV of the year
BYD is a battery specialist, so it’s only fitting that its Dolphin hatch is our best battery electric vehicle (BEV) for 2023.
- Driven says COTY class winner 2023: Honda Civic Type R is the best Sports & Performance car of the year
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// $50k All-electric Toyota Urban SUV to enter production
Toyota has made a significant leap in its electric vehicle (EV) lineup with the unveiling of the Urban SUV Concept.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Renault Megane E-Tech awarded five-star safety rating
The Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) has today awarded the incoming Renault Megane E-Tech a five-star safety rating.
// Used imports – greener future
VIA’s chief executive says imported used vehicles can drive New Zealand’s low-carbon transport plans.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Could a glut of lithium supply spur an EV price war?
Prices of other battery materials are also falling, meaning overall battery prices are dropping again after a raw material price surge in 2022.
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- Steve Prangnell announces retirement from Toyota NZ
- EV9 ‘incredible to drive’
- Transport agency instructed to use English as primary name
- LA’s Petersen Automotive Museum opens Vault with new guided tour
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