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// Local pricing announced for Kia Tasman ute
Kia New Zealand has confirmed that the Tasman will debut here in Q3. Pricing for the double-cab ute range will start at $52,690.
- AutoCar says Spotted: Kia Tasman Makes a Public Appearance in New Zealand
- AutoTalk says Local pricing and grades confirmed for the Kia Tasman ute
- Driven says Kia announces NZ pricing for Tasman ute
- Stuff Motoring says Kia reveals compelling Kiwi price for its first ute
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// Kia EV3 wins 2025 World Car of the Year
Revealed during a live announcement at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, the Kia EV3 has been named as the outright winner of the 2025 World Car Awards.
- AutoCar says Kia EV3 wins 2025 World Car of the Year title
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// Subaru Trailseeker is a 280kW electric Outback
New Trailseeker by Subaru is essentially an electric option to the Outback.
- Driven says Subaru unveils all-new Trailseeker and facelifted Soterra EVs
- Stuff Motoring says Subaru reveals EV family wagon and radical looking new Outback
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// Lost Legacy: Subaru reveals the new Outback
Subaru has revealed the all-new Outback, the seventh generation of its flagship SUV and the first not to be based on the Legacy, which will finally end production at the end of the current model year.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Banned trader cops fine
Registrar of motor vehicle traders calls on consumers and registered dealers to dob in individuals selling cars unlawfully.
// Heartland sees gains in motor finance recovery
Heartland Group says it’s on track to deliver at least $45 million in underlying net profit after tax for the year ending June 30, as recovery efforts in its motor finance portfolio begin to pay off.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Hyundai INSTER Wins “World Electric Vehicle” Award
Close cousin Kia scooped up the biggest award of the week, 2025 World Car of the Year, but Hyundai collected a major one today as well at the 2025 New York International Auto Show and the 2025 World Car Awards.
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- THL slashes profit outlook on weak vehicle sales, US slump
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