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// Dealership’s debts total $1.36m
First liquidator’s report says payments to any of the 60-plus creditors “looking unlikely”.
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// New WoF inspection rules take effect from November 1
New Zealand’s vehicle inspection rules will change from November 1, with newer cars requiring less frequent Warrant of Fitness checks and motorists facing higher penalties for unsafe vehicles.
- Autofile says Inspection regime changing
- Stuff says Major WoF changes take effect next week – here's what NZ drivers need to know
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// GAC New Zealand announces cheaper Emzoom Lite
GAC New Zealand has announced an even cheaper version of its Emzoom small SUV aimed directly at the likes of the Chery Tiggo 4 and Mitsubishi ASX.
- AutoTrader says GAC EMZOOM Lite lands from $27,990
- Stuff says GAC Emzoom Lite joins NZ lineup as sub-$30k small SUV
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// Chery gives the Tiggo 7 an off-road makeover
Chery has revealed the Tiggo X7, a rugged take on the Tiggo 7 with more than 200mm of ground clearance, a 700mm wading depth and a 1500kg towing capacity.
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// Toyota targets better fuel economy with new 1.5-litre hybrid
Toyota is developing a new generation of hybrid powertrains targeting more than 15 per cent better fuel economy, with a smaller engine and electrical
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// Aston Martin Valhalla Spider hits 350km/h with roof off
Aston Martin reveals the 794kW Valhalla Spider, with a 350km/h roof-off maximum, a removable fabric roof and first deliveries planned for Q3 2027.
- AutoTrader says Aston Martin’s new Valhalla Spider goes faster without a roof
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// Former Christchurch car trading company Remuera Wholesale put into liquidation
Christchurch company Remuera Wholesale Limited, which previously traded cars as RT Motor Group and Easy Pay Online Autos, has been put into liquidation by the High Court.
// TyreLAND opens at Winger Motors West Auckland
TyreLAND has opened an on-site operation at Winger Motors West Auckland, bringing tyre services alongside the dealership’s existing servicing, repairs, WoF inspections and parts offering.
// Petrol and diesel prices set to rise as import costs climb
New Zealand motorists can expect petrol and diesel prices to increase, with petrol rising faster, according to Waitomo Group’s latest fuel market update.
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// GWM Tank 500 updated again in China, widening NZ model gap
The GWM Tank 500 is receiving another update in China, but a New Zealand launch has yet to be announced – and it’s possible our market could be left two updates behind China.
// XPeng L05 electric and range-extender SUV on sale in China, due in NZ early next year
The XPeng L05 SUV is on sale in China as an EV with up to 635km CLTC range or a range-extender, and is due in New Zealand in the first quarter of 2027.
// Xpeng to expand NZ dealer network
Xpeng Motors is set to expand its New Zealand dealership and service network following the conclusion of its previous distributor arrangement.
// Value Tyres opens Palmerston North distribution centre
Tyre wholesaler Value Tyres will open a distribution centre in Palmerston North on Monday 2 November, creating four jobs and adding its own delivery runs across Manawatū-Whanganui and Taranaki.
// SUV coming to NZ?
Subaru says its fully electric Uncharted is under evaluation for Kiwi market.
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// Record Month — BEVs Reach 31% Market Share!
BEVs remain in high demand in Europe, with pure electrics reaching a record 31% share last month thanks to a record 422,000 fully electric passenger cars being registered in Europe,
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- Volkswagen earnings plunge as group launches $61.6b cost programme
- Hyundai climbs to 29th in global brand rankings
- eBay unveils a set of Need For Speed-inspired cars for SEMA
- Chery-backed kei car revealed in patent drawings, with a rugged twin
- Nissan Sentra Spec-V returns with a manual and GT-R parts
- BMW logs 1 million driverless factory movements
- Audi plans humanoid robot trial to sort factory parts
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