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// All-new Lexus RZ arrives in NZ with yoke steering and steer-by-wire
Lexus has confirmed its refreshed all-electric RZ SUV is now starting to land in dealerships, bringing one of the brand’s biggest tech swings yet.
- EVs and Beyond says Lexus RZ arrives with steer-by-wire technology
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// GWM announces New Zealand pricing for plug-in hybrid Tank 300
GWM New Zealand has announced pricing for the all-new Tank 300 Hi4-T, which is set to land locally in two grades.
- DrivenCarGuide says GWM reveals Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV pricing for NZ
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// Toyota Aqua tops vehicle theft statistics
Toyota Aquas are New Zealand’s most stolen car, accounting for 8% of all vehicle theft claims received by AMI Insurance
- DrivenCarGuide says New Zealand’s most stolen cars for 2025 revealed: five Toyotas in the top nine
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// Turners Cars takes Kantar supreme advertising award
Turners Cars has won the Kantar 2025 Supreme Ad Impact Award for its “Tina’s Road Trip” advertisement,
// BYD launches connected car trials for digital RUC
BYD Auto New Zealand has partnered with global vehicle data aggregator Compass IoT to launch connected car data trials
IN OTHER NEWS
// BAIC set for NZ launch, announces first two models
BAIC (Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd.) has announced its plans to launch in New Zealand before the end of February this year.
// Tesla renames Model 3 and Y lineup in NZ, no Standard model coming
Tesla will rename its Model 3 and Model Y vehicle lineups in New Zealand from February 3
// Alpine Energy apologises for EV charger reliability issues
Alpine Energy has issued a public apology for ongoing reliability problems with electric vehicle (EV) chargers
// Avanti Finance appoints Christchurch auto relationship manager
Brittany Thomas Avanti Finance has appointed Brittany Thomas as Relationship Manager – Auto, supporting the Christchurch and Lower South Island
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// China Just Banned One Of The Most Controversial Car Features Ever
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- MG Range gets the Vibe
- Leaked BYD charger specs show 1500kW power boost
- Mazda CX-5 reaches five million production milestone
- New boss for Nissan Oceania
- Nothing says American Independence like a VelociRaptor 1200 F-250
- Toyota teases large new SUV with curious interior image
- Aston Martin’s Vanquish Volante Wave Edition makes a splash for charity auction
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