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// Dongfeng open for business
Marque announces entry model pricing and new finance operation as it officially launches into NZ market.
- EVs and Beyond says Dongfeng launches in NZ with sub-$30k BOX EV
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// C-HR BEV: will New Zealand get Toyota’s cheapest electric SUV?
Toyota recently announced its all-electric version of the C-HR SUV will be launching in Australia in mid-2027.
// Indian vehicle manufacturers welcome, says trade minister
New Zealand Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says Indian vehicle manufacturers are welcome in the country, as the fourth round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between the two nations continues in Auckland.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New Nissan Navara shown testing in Australia ahead of launch
Nissan’s new Navara ute has been showing testing in Australia ahead of its global unveiling next week.
// Dealership firm in liquidation
Creditors warned they’re unlikely to get money back as business owes more than $1m in tax.
// CMC chairman sees ‘green shoots’ as Chinese brands reshape market
Colonial Motor Company chairman Ashley Waugh says there are signs of “green shoots” in New Zealand’s automotive market, as the company navigates an influx of Chinese brands while posting a $17.9 million profit for the year ended 30 June 2025.
// Hybrids gain momentum
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Sales Crater As Top Executives Flee
Elon Musk may be the $1 trillion man, but when it comes to running a car company, he is a dismal failure. Years ago, he was smiling like the Cheshire Cat and begging other automakers to bring compelling electric cars to market — and boy, howdy, did they ever.
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- The Beast is back! John Dodd’s 27-Litre monster roars back to auction
- Porsche’s wild side: 911 GT3 ‘Ocelot’ revealed
- Ford to reveal all-new road-going sports car early next year
- Final Gordon Murray S1 LM predicted to fetch over $35 million at auction
- Polestar 5 debuts in Gran Turismo 7
- WWCOTY announces 2026 candidate vehicles
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