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// GAC Aion UT launches in NZ from $39,990
GAC has launched its Aion UT compact electric vehicle (EV) in New Zealand, with the five-door hatch starting at $39,990 for the base model and $43,990 for the Lux variant.
- Driven Car Guide says GAC Aion UT EV city hatch launched in NZ: cutest car in its class?
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// MTF Finance reports $4.7m half-year underlying profit
MTF Finance has reported a solid half-year result for the six months ending March 31, with the company citing disciplined growth, continued investment and the resilience of its local lending model during a “challenging economic period”.
- Autofile says Lending model ‘resilient’
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// Fuel relief and FBT simplification headline Budget 2026 for motor trade
Budget 2026 delivers a mix of cost relief, tax simplification and workforce funding relevant to the motor industry, built around a temporary fuel response package and confirmation that the Government will simplify fringe benefit tax on company vehicles.
IN OTHER NEWS
// ‘Relevant’ insights for dealers
New Zealand dealers have one day left to make the most of early-bird pricing for the 2026 Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) Convention and Expo.
// FleetPartners backs Drive Electric ‘State of the Nation’ event
FleetPartners says New Zealand’s transport sector must better leverage the country’s renewable electricity advantages while addressing charging infrastructure and policy gaps slowing EV adoption.
// Watch: Turners CEO Todd Hunter discusses company growth story, $100m profit target
Turners Automotive Group chief executive Todd Hunter says the company’s latest record result positions it strongly for long-term growth as it works towards its $100 million NPBT target by FY31.
// Auxo launches digital eWoF solution for NZ workshops
Auxo has launched SmartCheck Pro, a NZTA-approved digital eWoF solution designed to help workshops move away from paper-based WoF inspections.
// Corolla top for budget buyers
Consumer enquiries for vehicles priced under $5,000 have increased by 1.2 per cent in the past year and the Toyota Corolla is the most in-demand model, according to new data from Trade Me Motors.
// Motoring madam’s memoirs
The New Zealand founder of Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) has launched a book covering her time as a motoring and motorsport writer.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Rivian R2 officially launches June 9 – order invites, first deliveries, demo drives
The hotly-anticipated Rivian R2 is nearly upon us, and Rivian just gave everyone a single date to focus on: June 9.
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- Ford: Electric tech not capable enough to justify BEV Ranger yet
- Ex-Ferrari boss slams Ferrari Luce EV: ‘I hope they remove the Prancing Horse’
- Mazda turns CX-5 cabin leather into Japan-only driving shoes
- Honda Super One EV gets wild Mugen treatment
- NZ now has 260 new EVs on sale, but most Kiwis can’t afford one – report
- Iconic New Zealand classic Volkswagen collection heads to auction
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