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// Leapmotor reveals A10 interior ahead of launch
Leapmotor has released interior images of its A10 compact SUV ahead of the model’s March debut, revealing a technology-focused cabin.
- Autotrader says Leapmotor previews A10 compact SUV interior
HOT TOPIC
// Cadillac reveals Kiwi prices for Optiq and Vistiq electric SUVs
Cadillac has confirmed pricing for two new battery electric vehicles for the Kiwi market: the Optiq and Vistiq, which sit either side of the Lyriq.
- Autotrader says Cadillac confirms NZ pricing for Optiq and Vistiq electric SUVs
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STATS WEEK
// NZ new-vehicle sales February: growth in all segments
The NZ new-vehicle market was up 4.1% in February (10,193), with the Motor Industry Association noting growth recorded across all major segments in the month.
- AutoTalk says MIA: Stable trading conditions underpin February market growth
- Autotrader says New car sales in NZ on the improve
IN OTHER NEWS
// Giltrap Audi North Shore named Audi NZ Dealer of the Year
Giltrap Audi North Shore has been named Audi New Zealand’s 2025 Dealer of the Year at the annual Audi Excellence Awards.
// Christchurch welcomes country’s first lightweight electric double-decker bus
Christchurch has become home to New Zealand’s first lightweight electric double-decker bus with the vehicle joining Metro’s fleet on Monday, March 2.
// Boost for Good Shepherd
The Women in Finance charity lunch run by the Financial Services Federation has raised $26,825 for Good Shepherd NZ.
// Credit demand surges as lending activity rebounds
Consumer credit demand has surged 8.3% year-on-year as New Zealand’s lending market shows signs of recovery following the Reserve Bank’s rate cuts.
// Wellington reigns supreme
Dealership in the capital city takes out top gong at Lexus annual business awards.
// BYD Seal 6 Touring here in NZ soon
BYD NZ has confirmed its Seal 6 Touring will be landing here in about two months time, hoping to help revive the station wagon segment.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BYD reveals the ‘world’s longest-range EV’ that can drive 1,036 km on a single charge
BYD is launching fully electric vehicles with over 1,000 km CLTC range, including the newly previewed Denza Z9 and additional models.
ONE LINERS
- Toyota rally prototype fuels speculation of Celica sports car revival
- Your tyre pressure sensors could be tracking you
- BMW brings humanoid robots to German production lines for the first time
- BMW M2 gets road-legal track kit inspired by GT4 racers
- Xiaomi debuts Vision Gran Turismo concept car
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