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// Toyota marks 60 years in New Zealand
Toyota New Zealand is marking 60 years in the country in 2026, looking back on six decades supplying the people, industries and communities that helped shape modern New Zealand.
- Driven Car Guide says Toyota celebrates 60 years in New Zealand
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// GWM’s Ora 5 arrives in New Zealand
GWM’s new Ora 5 electric SUV has arrived in New Zealand, with the first shipment landing ahead of deliveries to dealer showrooms around the country.
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// Petrol and diesel prices fall in May
Petrol and diesel prices both fell in May, reversing increases recorded over the previous two months, according to Stats NZ.
- AutoTalk says ComCom expects fuel price falls to reach consumers
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// Lepas confirmed for NZ market with L6 electric SUV
Chinese automotive brand Lepas has confirmed it will enter the New Zealand market with its L6 electric SUV.
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// Tesla Cybercabs spotted in New Zealand ahead of winter testing
At least two Tesla Cybercabs have been spotted on a car transporter in New Zealand, with the autonomous electric vehicles (EVs) believed to be heading to the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds for cold weather testing.
// BYD NZ warns of delivery delays amid EV demand
BYD Auto New Zealand says strong demand for its vehicles is creating delivery delays, with some customers facing waits of up to four weeks longer than originally expected.
// BMW Financial Services names new ANZ boss
BMW Group Australia has appointed Mario Lourenco as chief executive of BMW Group Financial Services Australia and New Zealand, effective 1 August 2026.
// Driving forward skills
Three Maori and Pasifika motor apprentices are showing that giving back can start early by using their skills to repair a damaged Toyota Aqua to help other rangatahi stay connected to their education.
// Toyota NZ tops trust poll
Toyota has been named the country’s most reputable company, claiming first place in Kantar’s corporate reputation index for the third year running.
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// The 2027 BMW iX5’s Monster Battery Pack Dwarfs The Competition
BMW is going big with the new iX5 due out soon. Very big. The electric SUV will pack 144 kilowatt-hours of usable battery capacity for the U.S. market and 141 kWh for Europe, the automaker said Monday. That means the iX5 xDrive 60 will boast the largest battery ever installed in an electric BMW.
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- Audi unveils new A6 Allroad with RS5-inspired looks
- Shipping safety fears remain
- HSV’s final V8-powered ute emerges for sale online
- Nissan’s revived Skyline will debut before the end of 2026
- Porsche 911 ‘will not become electric’ – CEO
- The $1.7m Toyota: 2000GT with ‘mysterious history’ up for auction this weekend
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