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// Mitsubishi’s first electric vehicle coming to New Zealand in 2026
Mitsubishi has confirmed it is working on its first mass-market EV, set for launch in the later half of 2026, and it will be borne from a new strategic partnership between itself, Nissan and Foxconn, which builds gadgets like the Apple iPhone.
- AutoFile says Taiwan-built EV for NZ
- AutoTalk says Mitsubishi and Foxtron sign EV deal for Australia and New Zealand
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// Mitsubishi to roll out limited-edition Tritons at Fieldays
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand is heading to Fieldays 2025 where it will showcase two limited-edition Triton utes.
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// Facelifted Toyota Corolla Cross arrives with new GR Sport variant
Toyota is giving its Corolla Cross a makeover for 2025, complete with updated styling, tech enhancements across the range and a new GR Sport variant topping the lineup.
- Stuff Motoring says Popular Toyota hybrid revealed, heading our way this year
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// AutoTalk Live kicks off with focus on dealer profitability
AutoTalk Live 2025 got underway in Auckland today, drawing a strong turnout of dealers and industry professionals keen to sharpen their business performance for the year ahead.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Next BMW 1 Series aims at younger affluent buyers
BMW will revitalise its 1 Series hatchback with a bold redesign and dual powertrain strategy.
// Simon Rutherford appointed CEO of Armstrong’s distribution group
Armstrong Motor Group has announced the appointment of Simon Rutherford as chief executive of Auto Distributors New Zealand (ADNZ), the import and distribution arm of the wider Armstrong’s Group.
// Dealer numbers see-saw
Fresh figures show substantial increase for traders register in March was wiped out by the end of April.
// Automotive arrears increase
Number of consumers seeking vehicle loans drops year-on-year but mortgage demand climbs.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Waymo Scaling Up With US Manufacturing, Uber
Waymo is on a roll. It keeps rolling into new markets. It keeps proving that its robotaxis are safer than human drivers.
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- Porsche Cayman EV out testing at the Nurburgring
- Omoda Jaecoo partners with Northern Mystics
- Successful first month for refreshed Volvo XC90
- Volvo revives XC70 as long-range plug-in hybrid SUV
- Lifetime ban for tyre dumper
- Tesla NZ’s profits crash
- More Volkswagen ID Golf details are emerging
- Suzuki marks 70 years since its first car: your Swift started here
- Speeder dreams: jet-powered ‘Airbike’ takes flight with 200km/h hover thrills
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