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// Cupra to launch all-electric Tavascan Coupe SUV in New Zealand
Cupra New Zealand will launch two variants of the all-new battery electric Tavascan Coupe SUV into the local market from October 2025.
- AutoCar says Cupra Launches Tavascan in New Zealand
- Driven says Cupra Tavascan EV for New Zealand: charge your cups
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// After-care goes ‘premium’
Marque launches new product on eligible new, pre-owned or imported vehicles.
- AutoCar says Lexus Service Protect for added peace of mind
- AutoTalk says Lexus NZ introduces service protect programme
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// Victory for vintage vehicles as inspection rules relaxed
Owners of vintage vehicles and private motorhomes will soon benefit from reduced vehicle inspection requirements, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirming the Government will shift to annual checks for these vehicle types from September 1.
// NZTA investigating privacy breach
Names and addresses of 951 people on motor-vehicle register “accessed improperly” over 12 months.
IN OTHER NEWS
// ANCAP testing of three Euros produces one five-star car
Cupra’s latest model, the Cupra Terramar, has received a five-star ANCAP safety rating after crash testing.
// Used-vehicle importers feel squeeze
Industry association says CCS is making it harder for dealers to supply vehicles that New Zealanders can afford.
// Kiwi firm leads $18m UK battery recycling project with Jaguar Land Rover
Auckland-based clean tech company Mint Innovation has secured £8.1 million (NZ$18.1m) in funding for a major lithium-ion battery recycling project in the UK, partnering with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), LiBatt Recycling, and WMG at the University of Warwick.
// ANCAP: Chinese brands show more safety tech doesn’t have to mean higher prices
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program’s (ANCAP) Chief Executive Officer Carla Hoorweg said criticism of its testing protocols was expected given how competitive our new car market now is.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Car Companies Know Subscription Fatigue Is Real. Here’s How They Think They Can Outlast It
Consumers hate in-car subscriptions. But that won’t stop automakers from going all-in.
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- New BMW NZ configurator launched with complimentary X7 paint offer
- Australian dealers enjoy buoyant first half used car market
- Tesla may be working on a smaller pick-up
- Next Hyundai Tucson will borrow Santa Fe cues
- New EV for MG will rival ID.4
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