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// Suzuki claims third consecutive Canstar customer satisfaction award
Suzuki New Zealand has secured the Canstar Customer Satisfaction New Car Award for 2026.
- Autofile says Hat-trick of honours
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// Jetour SUV brand confirms New Zealand entry
Jetour T1 Jetour, the adventure-focused SUV brand within China’s Chery Group, has confirmed it will establish a presence in NZ.
- AutoTrader says Jetour coming to New Zealand
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// Dealers are taking a closer look at vehicle data
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// Denza Z9GT confirmed for New Zealand: fast car, even faster charging
The Denza Z9GT will join the NZ lineup in the third quarter of this year. The super-wagon boasts up to 850kW and can hit 100km/h in just 2.7 seconds.
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// ‘Ultra smart’ electric 7-seater Xpeng X9 touches down in NZ
The first examples of the fully electric Xpeng X9 have arrived in New Zealand, although local pricing for the model has yet to be announced.
// New rules boost solar export to local networks
More solar energy systems will be able to supply electricity to local networks under new rules announced.
// Fuel stocks ease slightly but remain within normal levels, MBIE says
New Zealand’s fuel supply remains stable, despite a slight drop in stock levels across petrol, diesel and jet fuel.
// Chief executive appointed to lead new cities, environment and transport ministry
Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche has appointed Jeremy Lightfoot as secretary and chief executive of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions.
// High Court upholds conviction of former Port of Auckland boss
Tony Gibson was found guilty in the Auckland District Court in 2024 before appealing to the High Court.
// 2026 Honda Super-N EV detailed ahead of New Zealand debut
The Honda Super-N has been unveiled for the UK market, previewing production-ready versions of the small electric city car that has been locked in for a New Zealand launch later this year.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Slate’s Affordable EV Truck Plans Just Got A Major New Lifeline
The startup has secured millions more in funding to bring its affordable EV dreams to life. Is its timing too late or just right?
ONE LINERS
- Mercedes-Benz EQS renews – now with 926km range
- Ineos Automotive reports record Q1 sales
- Audi confirms electric entry level A2 e-tron model
- MG NZ says its new budget EV, the MG4 Urban, can ‘side step the fuel price panic’
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