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// Mini’s new 1965 Victory Edition pays tribute to a European icon
Mini has launched the 1965 Victory Edition, which pays tribute to the Mini Cooper S that won the Monte Carlo Rally six decades ago.
- Driven Car Guide says Mini launches 1965 Victory Edition as tribute to Monte Carlo success
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// Denza’s big plans down under
Denza hopes to at least double the number of dealerships it has in New Zealand by the end of the year as it targets disrupting the premium car market on both sides of the Tasman.
- AutoTalk says BYD’s luxury brand hits New Zealand
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// Kiwi-founded autonomous driving firm Wayve raises $1.5b
London-based autonomous driving company Wayve, co-founded by New Zealand engineering graduate Alex Kendall, has secured $1.5 billion to accelerate the scale of its robotaxi rollout.
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// Vehicle imports boost port
Auckland benefits from a 22 per cent jump in car volumes during half-year.
// Taranaki Alliance signs MoU with British defence vehicle maker Supacat
Taranaki’s engineering sector has taken a step towards securing work under the Government’s $12 billion Defence Capability Plan.
// Tesla Model Y L edges closer to NZ arrival after Australian approval
Tesla’s three-row, six-seat Model Y L is a step closer to New Zealand showrooms after receiving regulatory approval in Australia.
// Motor finance contracts as Heartland repositions portfolio
Heartland Group has reported its motor finance and business finance receivables contracted in the first half of the 2026 financial year.
// Mercedes-Benz celebrates network
Botany dealership dominates annual awards after being crowned the marque’s retailer of the year.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Rivian R2 News: Rivian’s $24 Billion Bet
Spend the cash now, scale later — RJ Scaringe defends Rivian’s $24 billion cash burn, and soon it’ll let the R2 do the talking.
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- Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 range with seriously useful in-car features
- Aston Martin cuts 20 per cent of its workforce, citing Trump’s tariffs as a problem
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