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// Jaguar’s new electric four-door GT heads to the Arctic
Jaguar has taken prototypes of its new all-electric luxury four-door GT to the Arctic Circle for the latest phase of cold-weather testing ahead of launch.
- EVs and Beyond says Jaguar’s 735kW electric GT begins Arctic testing
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// Honda announces New Zealand pricing for updated CR-V range
Honda New Zealand has announced pricing and specifications for the updated CR-V range, which went on sale February 1.
- DrivenCarGuide says Honda New Zealand reveals 2026 CR-V range pricing and specifications
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// Building on strong foundations
Building on strong foundations Chinese brand names new managing director for ANZ operations as it reveals top-five ambition.
- DrivenCarGuide says GWM announces new boss for New Zealand and Australia
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STATS WEEK
// New-car market grows by 12.2%
New-car market grows by 12.2% Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi ASX take out top two spots at start of year as overall registrations climb.
// Used import registrations edge higher in January
Used import registrations rose to 7993 units in January 2026, a 3.2% increase compared to the same month last year,
// Sales steady for used industry
Ford clinches sector double Ranger takes out top spot for new commercials as Hilux falls down the monthly rankings.
// NZ new car sales start off well in 2026
Sales steady for used industry Nissan Note breaks top-three dominance of Toyota on models ladder in January.
// Ford clinches sector double
Ford clinches sector double Ranger takes out top spot for new commercials as Hilux falls down the monthly rankings.
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// Five brands sign-on for CarExpert New Zealand launch
CarExpert New Zealand will launch in February 2026 with five automotive brands as exclusive foundation partners,
IN OTHER NEWS
// Polestar leads premium brand growth in NordEast debut year
NordEast Vehicle Distributors has reported strong first-year performance across its premium electrified vehicle portfolio,
// Motor insurer overcharged 5,055 customers $700,000
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has issued a public warning to Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (AIOI)
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Fresh with funding, Aptera shares solar EV production update ahead of deliveries this year [Video]
While it still has a way to go, Aptera is continuing production of its solar EV validation builds with hopes of delivering SEVs to customers before the end of the year.
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- Entry-level Xpeng G6 confirmed for NZ at $59,990
- Skoda’s electric double down
- BAIC gears up for local debut with X55 and B30 SUVs
- Pilot partners with Tesla to build heavy-duty electric truck charging network
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