November 6th, 2025
HOT TOPIC
// MG3 recalled following safety issue identified in crash tests
MG Motor New Zealand has issued a recall notice for its MG3 hatch, citing a safety fault identified during Euro NCAP crash testing.
- DrivenCarGuide says MG issues safety recall for MG3 hatch in New Zealand
HOT TOPIC
// Market shows ‘resilience’
Registrations of new vehicles last month point to a stabilising market rather than a rebound, according to the Motor Industry Association (MIA).
- AutoFile says Mixed results for imports
- DrivenCarGuide says NZ new-vehicle sales October: stabilising, but not rebounding just yet says Motor Industry Association
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// GWM Ora becomes NZ’s most affordable EV
GWM has cut $2,000 from the entry-level Ora Lux, making it the cheapest new electric vehicle on sale in New Zealand at $35,990 until the end of 2025.
// Trade Me Motors appointing three dealer trainers
Trade Me Motors is on the hunt for three dedicated Automotive Solutions Trainers to help New Zealand dealerships maximise their use of the AutoGrab insights platform.
IN OTHER NEWS
// BMW i4 returns to NZ with single variant
BMW New Zealand will reintroduce the fully electric i4 Gran Coupé to its local lineup later this year, offering a single variant with enhanced specification and improved efficiency.
// Z Energy backs Wellington Free Ambulance fleet electrification
Z Energy has donated 10 workplace electric vehicle (EV) chargers to Wellington Free Ambulance (WFA) as part of the ambulance service’s transition to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for its Patient Transfer Service.
// Dongfeng details three-model EV lineup for New Zealand launch
Dongfeng has revealed specifications for the three electric vehicles that will spearhead the Chinese brand’s New Zealand launch, with a compact hatch, SUV and sports sedan set to arrive through Armstrong’s Distribution.
// NZ Cheap Cars becomes Big Gay Out official partner
NZ Cheap Cars has been named an official partner of Big Gay Out 2026, Aotearoa’s largest celebration of the rainbow community, scheduled for February at Coyle Park in Auckland.
// New leaders for Inchcape
Appointments on both sides of the Tasman aim to accelerate business growth.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Nissan has global ambitions for its affordable plug-in pickup truck [update]
Zhengzhou Nissan has launched a new, plug-in pickup in the Chinese market called the Z9. It’s the same size as the Nissan Frontier Pro, offers over 35 miles of all-electric range,
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- Peugeot previews next 208 with futuristic Polygon concept
- China allows critical auto chip exports after trade dispute
- Glimpses into future
- Eagle unveils the ultimate E-Type – the lightweight GTR
- Ford F-150 Raptor R unveiled with more than 900hp, but won’t sell it – yet
- 2026 Toyota HiLux reveal set for November 11
- AMG’s next beast: Concept GT Track Sport hits the tarmac
- BMW gets green light for ‘hands-off’ driving
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