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// Name chosen for plug-in ute
Chery has confirmed Stockman as the name of its new diesel plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, which is set to launch in New Zealand in the first quarter of 2027.
- Driven Car Guide says Chery reveals the name of its diesel hybrid ute for Down Under (and yes, it’s coming to NZ)
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// Volvo EX60 priced for New Zealand
Volvo has confirmed pricing and specifications for its new EX60 electric SUV ahead of its New Zealand arrival in November 2026, with the newcomer set to take on rivals such as the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse in the premium EV market.
- Driven Car Guide says Volvo EX60 EV price for NZ: ‘same range as a petrol car, charges as fast as an average fuel stop’
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// Court approves $10.9m Hino settlement in New Zealand class action
The High Court has approved a $10.9 million settlement in a class action against Hino Motors Limited (HML) relating to certain diesel trucks sold in New Zealand with a build date between 2010 and 2022.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New Audi Allroad for New Zealand goes widebody, but keeps the diesel
The next-generation Audi Allroad has bulked up compared to the A6 Avant it’s based on, and it’s sticking with diesel power – albeit a new-generation 3.0-litre powerplant with mild hybrid (“MHEV plus” in Audi-speak) technology and an electric turbocharger.
// Transport funding reform ‘has to happen’, Bishop says
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the Government is moving towards electronic road user charges as part of a major reform of New Zealand’s transport funding system.
// Changes at finance provider
A senior leadership appointment for BMW Group Financial Services Australia and New Zealand has been announced with Mario Lourenco being appointed as chief executive officer, effective from August 1.
// Spending on cars grows
Consumers spent $3 million more on motor vehicles via electronic card transactions in May than the month before, according to new figures from Stats NZ.
// Call for less pain at pump
The Commerce Commission is reminding businesses to ensure lower fuel costs are passed through to customers via prices at the pump and the reduction of any surcharges.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Telo’s Tiny Electric Truck For Cities Has Surprisingly High-Powered Charging
EV startup Telo is working on an electric truck that’s small in footprint, but big on capability.
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- Nissan confirms new Y63 Patrol for New Zealand as V8 production comes to an end
- Lucid’s Tesla Model Y-rivalling Cosmos SUV shown in leaked sketches
- New Hyundai i20 revealed with larger dimensions, SUV-inspired styling
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