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// Tesla launches full self-driving in NZ
System available now to some Model 3 and Model Y owners through an over-the-air software update. Tesla has officially launched its full self-driving supervised (FSD-S) technology in New Zealand and Australia.
- Driven says Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for New Zealand: it’s live now, so hold on
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- EVs and Beyond says Tesla launches Full Self-Driving in New Zealand at $159 monthly
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// Geely launches Starray EM-i hybrid SUV from $45,990
Geely New Zealand has launched the Starray EM-i, a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV priced from $45,990 that introduces the brand’s Super Hybrid technology to the local market.
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// Leapmotor to add B10 electric SUV to NZ line-up
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor is expanding its presence in New Zealand with the launch of the all-new B10 SUV this October.
- AutoFile says Brand adds second EV to line-up
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// Vehicle spending up 3.6% in August, fuel down 7.7%
Spending on vehicles lifted in August compared with a year earlier, while fuel spending remained weak, new electronic card data shows.
- AutoFile says Spending on cars jumps $7m
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// Volkswagen Tayron pricing revealed for New Zealand
Volkswagen New Zealand has announced pricing for the all-new Tayron, a seven-seat SUV that will sit above the Tiguan in the brand’s line-up. Local buyers can expect the Tayron in showrooms soon, priced from $78,990 for the Elegance and $96,990 for the sportier R-Line.
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// Mitsubishi increases FleetPartners stake to 19.9%
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has increased its equity stake in ASX-listed FleetPartners Group to 19.93%.
// 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser petrol hybrid coming here too?
Toyota is preparing to launch a hybrid version of the Land Cruiser 300 Series in Australia that promises diesel-matching towing performance while delivering more power than the current turbo-diesel flagship.
// Marais appointed chief operations officer at Auckland City Toyota
Armstrong’s has appointed Cornel Marais as Chief Operations Officer for Auckland City Toyota, promoting him from his previous role as General Manager at the group’s Grey Lynn dealership.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Toyota Says It Found The Key To Convince PHEV Owners To Plug In More Often
Some plug-in hybrids rarely get plugged in, making them very inefficient. The Japanese automaker’s research institute created a smartphone app that gently nudges owners to plug in at the right time.
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