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// Ram Trucks New Zealand celebrates ten years of large pick-up domination
Ram Trucks New Zealand is celebrating ten years of holding the top spot in the large pick-up truck segment.
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// SAIC Motor appoints new ANZ leadership team
SAIC Motor International has appointed Qing Zhang as chief executive officer for Australia and New Zealand, encompassing leadership of the company’s ANZ operations including the MG brand.
// Toyota bZ4X Touring confirmed for New Zealand: 280kW SUV-cum-wagon ‘built for weekend explorers’
Toyota New Zealand will launch the bZ4X Touring in the second quarter of this year. Essentially a wagon-style variant of its electric SUV, it’s part of revised bZ4X lineup that also includes a bigger battery and cabin upgrade.
// Nio to enter New Zealand market in second half 2026
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio plans to launch in Australia and New Zealand in the second half of 2026, extending its overseas expansion through its Firefly sub-brand.
// All change at NZTA
Transport agency “refining” its organisational structure. PLUS – drug-driving tests.
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- Kia unveils EV2 compact SUV, NZ availability uncertain
- Volvo touts 810km range for its upcoming EX60 SUV
- New BMW iX3 shows off next-gen smarts at CES 2026
- BYD overtakes Tesla to become world’s largest EV maker
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