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// Ute lands top rating
Triton range secures five stars from ANCAP thanks to advanced active-safety systems.
// BYD secures third All-of-Government contract, more than 3,800 vehicles delivered
Ateco Automotive NZ, the importer and distributor of BYD vehicles in New Zealand, has secured the third-generation All-of-Government (AoG) contract, reaffirming BYD as the top supplier of battery electric vehicles under the scheme, with over 3,800 units already delivered to government agencies.
// SUV given ‘more-chiselled’ look
Third generation of Mazda CX-5 set to launch before end of 2025 with promise of a hybrid version in 2027. Mazda New Zealand is celebrating the unveiling of the all-new 2026 CX-5, which is set to begin launching globally from the end of this year.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Google Places quietly rolls into Hyundai infotainment systems
Hyundai’s latest infotainment update may not be flashy, but it’s a clever move for anyone still using built-in navigation.
// Crunch time for consumer credit law reform, says FSF
The Financial Services Federation (FSF) is calling on lawmakers to get the balance right as Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee considers major reforms to New Zealand’s consumer credit laws.
// Tesla introduces Supercharger congestion fees to curb wait times
Tesla has rolled out a new congestion fee system at select Supercharger locations, replacing the traditional idle fees in a bid to improve charger availability during peak periods.
// Next VW ID 4 will be renewed rather than a facelift
Expect the next ID 4 from Volkswagen to be essentially a new vehicle rather than an overhaul of the existing model. VW sees it as an electric equivalent to the Tiguan.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// ‘An Extraordinary Number Of Issues:’ Consumer Reports’ Volvo EX90 Is A Mess
“In its current form, the EX90 feels like what we’ve experienced driving cars from startups like Fisker and VinFast,” the outlet says.
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- Fast and Furious RX-7 fetches a fortune
- $265m in private investment unlocked through Low Emission Transport Fund
- Patrol upgrades tech
- A new role in MIA for Jarrod Ho
- More talk of Honda Civic Type R electrification
- NZ’s 10 most popular electric cars of 2025 so far revealed
- Honda and Nissan plan shared software for next-gen vehicles
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