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// Four new Nissans on their way to NZ this year
Nissan is bringing four new models to New Zealand this year, including the all-new Nissan Z sports car. Joining the Z are three new-spec SUVs: the Qashqai, Pathfinder and X-Trail.
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// Hydrogen network breaks ground
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// Tribunal hears dispute over the value of Nissan GT-R muffler
A car dealership misled buyers by claiming the muffler on a Nissan GT-R Black Edition was worth an extra $15,000.
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Mount Roskill car dealership R K Cars Ltd has been ordered to refund a customer $16,500…
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What day of the week it is, the manners of staff, poor communication, and long wait times are all core elements of poor customer experiences in the automotive industry, according to a New Zealand report issued by Consumer Radar.
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// YHI Energy bringing Europe’s EO Charging here
A leading UK-based provider of EV charging solutions has announced a partnership with YHI Energy to deliver domestic and commercial charging products to the New Zealand market.
// Marque reveals new SUV line-up
Ford NZ details specifications for the next-generation Everest.
// US$3b for EV battery making and supply chain
US$3.16 billion in funding from president Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and…
// Number of dealers steady
A small increase for register breaks the four-month run of decline.
// Mitsubishi NZ claims unique plug-in sales milestone
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand has credited its strong registration figures from April to sales of its all-new Outlander PHEV and recently updated Eclipse Cross PHEV plug-in hybrid pairing.
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