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// WOF and COF changes on way
The coalition is accelerating progress on modernising New Zealand’s land-transport rules with consultation now under way on three areas of work.
- AutoFile says Inspection proposals ‘timely’
- AutoTalk says MTA welcomes review of WoF regime
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// Toyota New Zealand announces arrival of Corolla Cross GR Sport
Toyota New Zealand has added another sporty SUV variant to its line-up, in the form of the new Corolla Cross GR Sport.
IN OTHER NEWS
// NZ Cheap Cars wins silver at Reader’s Digest awards
NZ Cheap Cars has been awarded the Silver Medal in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards, recognising the used-vehicle retailer’s customer service standards…
// Free EV expo opens this weekend in Christchurch
The Take Charge Expo opens this weekend at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, offering free public access to view 18 battery electric vehicles including models new to New Zealand.
// VIA urges realistic timelines for safety feature mandates
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has welcomed the Government’s consultation on mandatory vehicle safety technologies but warns that rushed implementation could price everyday New Zealanders out of safer vehicles.
// Rules revamp – technical stuff
Autofile explains the nitty-gritty behind coalition’s latest raft of land-transport proposals.
// Vehicles drive growth of imports
The value of imported vehicles, parts and accessories totalled $853 million last month… up 34.8 per cent when compared to September 2024.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
// CarJobs.co.nz is Sold
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve sold CarJobs.co.nz to New Zealand’s leading automotive recruitment agency, Automotive Employment / JobCorp NZ.
Russell and the team are a great new home for CarJobs and its mission to support New Zealand’s automotive employers. They have many great new ideas to enhance the offering.
The ‘Employment Opportunities’ section of the Full Brief will continue, at a cost of $50+gst per advert / per week (5 emails).
- Contact me for advertising details dan@thefullbrief.nz
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The Subaru STI Enters The Electric Age
The new rally-inspired EV study from Subaru exudes aggression from every angle—and looks as good as an electric STI should.
ONE LINERS
- Suzuki e Vitara confirmed for New Zealand
- Kia PV5 Cargo sets electric van distance record
- Trump says buy Toyotas
- Mazda previews next-gen city car with Vision X-Compact concept
- Mazda revives rotary spirit with Vision X-Coupe hybrid concept
- Nissan reveals design direction for new Navara
- Mini Paul Smith Edition for New Zealand: as is the fashion
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