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// Navara Pro PHEV is “a Nissan first and foremost”, says Milette
Nissan says its China-built Navara Pro PHEV has been held to the same standards as any other Nissan, and hopes the ute will be the first of several new models from its Chinese joint venture.
- AutoTrader says ICE Navara Pro models possible, says Nissan
- Stuff says 2027 Nissan Navara Pro PHEV confirmed for NZ targeting 300kW and 800Nm
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// Large SUV to mark launch
Kym Mellow appointed to lead new brand coming to New Zealand and Australia next year.
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// LVVTA seeks new certifiers as a third of workforce nears retirement
The Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association (LVVTA) is looking for new certifiers, with almost a third of its current workforce nearing retirement, 1News reports.
// Ebbett Toyota and The Breeze put RAV4 PHEV to work as Waikato ‘Kindness Car’
Ebbett Toyota has teamed up with radio station The Breeze on a community promotion that uses a new-generation RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid to deliver more than $3000 of prizes to a Waikato family.
// Clear the closet, fill the boot: Uber partners with Red Cross for annual charity run
Uber and the New Zealand Red Cross are bringing back their annual clothing drive on Saturday, 17 October 2026, using Uber's driver network to transport donated clothes across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
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- V6 hybrid tops Alfa Romeo’s Cuorerosso plans
- Fiat Multiplay concept turns from family car to pick-up
- Peugeot RCZ Vision electric coupé has solid-state battery and 600km range
- Citroën’s electric 2 CV Concept previews €15,000 production car
- Chinese brands make up a third of carmakers at Paris Motor Show
- ‘Outstanding’ fuel efficiency
- Honda settles on a name for its new hybrid tech
- Volkswagen reveals pure-electric ID. Tiguan, which is an ID. 4 by any other name
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