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// Company’s network grows
NZ Cheap Cars predicts at least $8m annual revenue from new “flagship investment” in Christchurch. NZ Cheap Cars has officially opened its first South Island dealership and expects the site to generate more than $8 million in annual revenue.
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// Leapmotor B10 electric SUV confirmed for New Zealand in late 2025
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand Leapmotor is set to expand its local line-up with the launch of the B10 medium SUV in New Zealand during the second half of 2025.
- AutoCar says Leapmotor is adding smaller B10 electric SUV soon
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// Suzuki New Zealand calls time on Vitara petrol: end of an era?
Suzuki New Zealand will farewell the combustion-engined Vitara SUV early next year, when it introduces the all-new e Vitara – the brand’s first pure-electric model.
// The rules that will change your car from 2026: ANCAP previews its revised standards that will make your next car safer
ANCAP ratings will be overhauled from January next year, with sweeping changes to the way the safety body scores cars.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Carmaker calls on govt to make emissions legislation changes
Whilst it was happy to see the Government confirm some changes to the Clean Car Standard scheme recently, the local arm of Japanese carmaker Suzuki believes the scheme still unfairly targets small cars.
// New skills board to steer training for automotive sector
A new Industry Skills Board which includes automotive, transport and logistics will give employers more say in how apprentices and trainees are trained — part of a major reform to vocational education announced by the Government.
// Mixed fortunes for imports
Used passenger vehicle numbers drop but volume of new cars and light commercials increases. There were 7,857 used passenger vehicles imported last month, a fall of 7.7 per cent from May when 8,517 units crossed our borders.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BMW ups the ante with the fastest, most powerful electric maxi-scooter
The BMW CE 04, already one of the most capable and stylish electric maxi-scooters on the market, now gets a set of upgraded trim options, new aesthetic touches, and a more robust list of features that aim to make this urban commuter even more appealing to riders looking for serious electric performance on two wheels.
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- THL flags lower profit amid global RV market challenges
- Audi RS 3 & S5 sedans for New Zealand: the boot is back (briefly)
- New Subaru Crosstrek 2.0L AWD variant priced for value buyers
- Another all-black Land Rover emerges
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