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// BMW Group NZ electric vehicle sales surge 58.9% in strongest year since 2021
BMW Group New Zealand has recorded a 58.9% increase in fully electric vehicle registrations through September 2025, contributing to the company’s strongest year-to-date
- AutoTalk says BMW Group NZ posts strongest sales since 2021
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// GAC confirms New Zealand launch with three-model lineup
The launch lineup will be led by the Aion V, a mid-size electric SUV featuring a 150kW motor and up to 510km WLTP range
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// MG reveals ute variants
MG Motor has confirmed the three variant levels and pricing for its all-new MGU9 in this country.
// VTNZ boss to step down
VTNZ’s long-serving country manager Greg O’Connor has resigned after nearly 30 years with the company.
// MTF Finance completes $300m securitisation with strong demand
MTF Finance has completed its ninth public securitisation with exceptional investor demand, raising $269.7 million through MTF Magnum Trust 2025
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// What Happened to EV Sales in New Zealand? September Update
Once touted as having the potential to become the Norway of the Pacific, New Zealand’s electric vehicle sales have plummeted to historic lows.
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- Omoda 4 compact SUV unveiled
- Stellantis announces $13 billion US investment plan
- Weaving future in city
- B10 ‘value for money’
- Mate Rimac seeks full control of Bugatti Rimac, Porsche may sell stake
- GWM Tank 300 Diesel heads to Antarctica as official support vehicle
- Chery claims efficiency record with new super hybrid tech
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