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// On top of the world
Dealership near Auckland takes out award for being in the top five per cent for Kia globally.
- AutoCar says First NZ Kia dealership to achieve international award
- AutoTalk says Local Kia dealership wins international award
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// ANCAP can help to solve the bong fest safety issue
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is looking to discourage car companies that produce hyperactive advanced safety systems.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Smart is another EV maker adding hybrid power
Even before it goes on sale here, the Smart #5 family SUV is set to gain a plug-in hybrid version.
// And the most stolen car in NZ is?
According to insurance data from AMI, the humble Toyota Aqua remains the most stolen car in NZ.
// New local boss inbound for Jaguar Land Rover
Motorcorp, local distributors for Jaguar Land Rover, has announced its new general manager following Steve Kenchington’s recent appointment as Giltrap Group CEO.
// Toyota is the world’s most valuable car brand in 2025
In addition to bagging the honour of New Zealand’s top car brand in 2024, Toyota has now solidified its status as the world’s most valuable car brand, according to the 2025 Brand Finance report,
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// China installed a record capacity of solar and wind in 2024 – in numbers
China saw monumental solar and wind growth in 2024, according to data released today by its National Energy Administration (NEA).
ONE LINERS
- JAC Motors NZ supports food rescue charity
- Evnex appoints Matt Heggie as chief sales officer
- Polestar launching in France, appoints new MD
- Inflation remains at 2.2%, vehicle costs down
- Polestar 7 is not the Polestar 2 replacement
- Honda NZ confirms Prelude hybrid with Shift+, e:Ny1 EV-SUV for local market
- NZ’s oldest Land Rover by far embarks on 1800km journey to raise funds for heart health
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