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// Rolls-Royce’s first EV lands in NZ

Rolls-Royce’s first ever electric vehicle launched in New Zealand last night, with the first example to land here going on show in a small event at exclusive upmarket store, Faradays in the Auckland suburb of Parnell.

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// Light passenger registrations decline for a fifth consecutive month

The Motor Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA) says May 2024 marked the fifth month of a steep decline in light-passenger registrations, hitting the industry hard.

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// New Toyota Prado to debut at Fieldays, NZ price confirmed

The new generation Land Cruiser Prado will make its New Zealand debut at Fieldays next week. And Toyota NZ has confirmed its price. When will Kiwis be able to buy the new Prado?

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// Cadillac is coming to NZ. Can it compete with the top guns?

You might have noticed a significant trend in the motoring space at the moment, with numerous shiny new carmakers — the majority from China and previously unheard of in New Zealand — all signing on to join our market in the next few years.

// Survey reveals most satisfied Kiwi car owners

A recent survey by Consumer NZ has unveiled which Kiwi car owners find their vehicles the most reliable and satisfactory.

// NZTA: car dealers must repay Clean Car rebates on nearly 200 EVs

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has found almost 200 cases where car dealers pocketed electric vehicle subsidies of up to $7000 per car, then broke the law by selling them on too quickly.

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