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// Chery’s off-road brand iCaur locks in first Aus model, NZ expected to follow
Chery’s boxy iCaur brand will launch in Australia early next year with the V25 mid-size SUV, with the same model expected to lead the brand’s New Zealand rollout.
- EVs & Beyond says Chery’s iCaur EV brand confirmed for New Zealand
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// Consumer alerts issued
Airbag warnings have been sounded by ANCAP for two KGM models.
- EVs & Beyond says ANCAP alert: KGM Torres EVX sold in NZ without advertised centre airbag
- Stuff says KGM Torres EVX sold in NZ without advertised centre airbag
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// Mazda New Zealand announces pricing for electric CX-6e SUV
Mazda New Zealand has announced pricing for the CX-6e SUV, the brand’s latest EV to arrive locally.
- Driven Car Guide asks Mazda NZ confirms price for new CX-6e EV-SUV: still want that CX-5?
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// New Geely models for NZ: extended-range EX5 and Starray EM-i, luxury Monjaro on the way
Following the launch of its entry-level EX2 city EV, Geely New Zealand has announced new EX5 BEV and Starray EM-i PHEV variants, plus the Monjaro premium SUV for 2027.
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// Finance providers warned
The regulator is calling for better oversight of finance add-on policies such as warranties.
// BYD confirms Ti 7 seven-seater for NZ, one of 15 models in 18 months
BYD has confirmed the Defender-styled Ti 7 seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV for New Zealand in 2027, one of more than 15 models coming in the next 18 months.
// VIA backs loan add-ons
VIA argues that consumer protection and consumer choice must go together when considering finance add-on products.
// Mazda 6e arrives with five-star ANCAP rating in hand
The Mazda 6e has earned a five-star ANCAP rating as it launches in New Zealand, scoring 93% for both adult and child occupant protection.
// Arcfox confirms T5 electric SUV for NZ before its first car reaches customers
Arcfox has confirmed the T5 mid-size electric SUV for New Zealand in early 2027, offering up to 705km of CLTC range and 800-volt charging.
// Group boosts finance team
Mark Greenfield has been appointed as the finance company’s head of sales.
// NZ Cheap Cars expands
NZ Cheap Cars has expanded with a North Shore branch in one of Auckland’s key vehicle markets.
// Geneva to expand reach
Quest is benefiting from what Geneva describes as effective distribution through its car-dealer network.
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// Tesla Cybercab Readies for Launch
Tesla is preparing to launch its Cybercab at a September 3 event in Austin, Texas, with invitations now being sent to selected fans, investors and influencers.
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- JAC’s cut-price Ford Everest SUV rival could be NZ bound
- Dreame reportedly winds up the car project that promised New Zealand EVs
- Ayrton Senna’s Honda NSX tipped to fetch more than $1 million
- Suzuki reveals 310km e Sky electric kei car, confirms UK but not NZ
- One in 85 used EVs hides a battery fault the health figure can’t see
- Volkswagen prepares for largest restructure ever as costs bite
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