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// Cupra Leon VZ hatch is back for New Zealand in Pantera, Stealth Editions
Cupra New Zealand is bringing back the Leon VZ hatchback. To date, it has only offered the current-model high-performance Leon in Sportstourer form.
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// Cupra Raval to launch in New Zealand next year with 400km+ range
Cupra New Zealand has confirmed speculation that the Raval EV will be launched locally in early 2027.
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// Electrifying vehicles and home could save households $3,000 a year, report finds
New Zealand households could save around $3,000 a year after financing costs by switching to electric vehicles, replacing fossil fuel appliances with electric alternatives and installing rooftop solar and battery storage, according to a new report by Rewiring Aotearoa.
// Turners sees industry consolidation driving growth opportunities
Turners Automotive Group expects accelerating consolidation across New Zealand’s automotive retail sector to create further growth opportunities, with the company positioning itself to gain market share as smaller dealers face rising compliance costs, increasing digital investment requirements and tougher trading conditions.
// Lexus of Auckland City appoints Derek Bennett as CEO
Lexus of Auckland City has appointed experienced automotive executive Derek Bennett as chief executive as the brand prepares for a new phase of growth in New Zealand.
// Global events challenge dealers
The impact of global events on dealerships will be put in the spotlight when industry members from Australia, New Zealand and further afield gather for the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) Convention and Expo next month.
// Marque commits to rugby
LDV New Zealand has signed a landmark agreement with the Northland Rugby Union (NRU) to become a major partner.
// BYD New Zealand secures additional vehicle shipments to fulfill orders
BYD New Zealand has announced it has secured three additional vehicle shipments to fulfill current customer orders.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Aptera Proved Its Solar Generation. Now It Needs To Prove Its Efficiency.
To turn that 4.6 kWh of total daily generation into 46 miles of range, the car has to hit an efficiency design target of 100 watt-hours per mile. That translates to 10 miles per kWh.
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- Shelby unveils its Ford F-150 Baja Raptor R as a 745kW dune-basher
- Tech: Lexus scrapped EV sedan to be reused in new car
- Hyundai and Kia reveal cabin-sanitising plasma tech
- Mazda 787B returns to Le Mans for 35th anniversary run
- High FIVA for Jay Leno, as he’s inducted into the Heritage Hall of Fame
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