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// Mitsubishi ASX VR-e EV priced for NZ: sorry Evo people, it’s also the brand’s fastest-ever car
The ASX VR-e is the Kiwi-market version of the much-talked-about Model B, a car built in Taiwan by Foxtron (a subsidiary of iPhone manufacturer Foxtronn).
- EVs and Beyond says Electric Mitsubishi ASX VR-e priced from $57,990 for NZ, December arrival
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// Bentley reveals Torcal electric SUV with 653kW and 600km range
Bentley has revealed the Torcal, its first fully electric model, with up to 653kW, 1,350Nm, 600km of WLTP range and 400kW charging, built on the platform shared with the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
- Driven Car Guide says Bentley Torcal EV has ‘handcrafted propulsion sound’ performed by musicians
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// Takeover deal on the cusp
Company needs about a further 1.3 per cent of voting rights to complete bid for 2 Cheap Cars.
- AutoTalk says Sena 1.5 points short of 2 Cheap Cars threshold with a week to run and no more extensions
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// Vehicle imports rise 9% as CentrePort delivers strong result
CentrePort handled 14,706 imported vehicles in the year to June 30, 2026, a 9% increase from the previous financial year.
- Autofile says Vehicle imports up 9% at port
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// Huge yard for commercials
Turners Trucks & Machinery opens new site south of Auckland.
- AutoTalk says Turners Trucks and Machinery opens larger Drury branch
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// Hyundai weighs up electric Staria Load for NZ, but price could be a hurdle
Hyundai’s Staria Load Electric has gone on sale in Australia with a claimed 450km range, a one-tonne payload and rapid charging, but its price could make
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// Chery group lines up at least seven EVs for New Zealand by 2027
The Chery group will have at least seven electric models on sale or confirmed for New Zealand by the end of next year, spread across five badges. Eighteen
// ChargeNet’s new Kaiapoi charger out of action after cables vandalised
ChargeNet’s new Kaiapoi charger is out of service after vandalism to two charging cables, with no return date yet, as planned maintenance takes Paekākāriki and Hāwera offline on Friday and Monday mornings.
// NZTA widens repairs eligible for border damage flag removal from 14 October
Used imports flagged for damage at the border will be able to have the flag lifted after a wider range of repairs from 14 October, under amendments to two vehicle inspection manuals published by NZTA this month.
// Michael Ahie appointed NZTA deputy chair
Michael Ahie has been appointed deputy chair of the New Zealand Transport Agency board for a one-year term beginning October 1.
// TrailLite launches NZ-built Roadcraft motorhome
TrailLite has revealed its new Roadcraft motorhome, with pricing starting at $231,000. The New Zealand-built model made its public debut at the NZMCA
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// Geely’s New EV Charger Is Absurdly Powerful: 2.2 Megawatts
BYD stunned the industry with its Flash chargers. Geely’s 2.25 megawatt system leaves it, and everyone else, behind.
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- BYD sketches the next Atto 1: 425mm longer, five seats and lidar
- XPeng L03 self-driving hardware limited to $64,990 Ultra
- GWM marks 4000th full vehicle crash test
- Extra scrutiny on safety mandates
- Nissan brings back the T-top with Z Kaze concept
- Bentley’s 3-part Copernicus Collection looks to the skies
- Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale survives 15,000 boot cycles
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