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// Mitsubishi confirms electric ASX VR-e for NZ, its first BEV since the i-MiEV
Mitsubishi confirms the four-model ASX VR-e electric SUV for New Zealand in late 2026, its first BEV here since the i-MiEV, developed with Pininfarina and Foxconn’s Foxtron.
- Driven Car Guide says Mitsubishi looks to the past (twice) for name of new ASX VR-e: NZ-bound this year
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// BYD Atto 3 Evo pricing announced, August arrival confirmed
BYD New Zealand has announced pricing for the Atto 3 Evo, which is set to arrive at local dealerships later this month.
- Driven Car Guide says BYD New Zealand announces updated Atto 3 Evo electric SUV
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// More loans for EV charger rollout
Ministers announce second round of co-investment to help hit target of 10,000 public charging units.
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// NZ-bound Ora 5 Touring body gains plug-in hybrid option in Chinese filings
The plug-in hybrid Ora 5 wagon in China’s MIIT filings shares its body with the Ora 5 Touring already due in New Zealand in early 2027, revealing the second powertrain GWM hinted at.
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// Trade Me Motors confirms 5% to 8% price rise from 1 October
Trade Me Motors will lift dealer package pricing by between 5% and 8% from 1 October, ending the deferral it put in place in April.
// Woolworths opens 15-bay charging hub as electric delivery fleet scales up
Woolworths NZ opens a 15-bay fast-charging hub at its Penrose eStore as its electric delivery fleet grows from three trucks to 27, targeting a fully electric last-mile fleet.
// MTA joins refrigerant stewardship board ahead of 2027 scheme
The Motor Trade Association has joined the board overseeing New Zealand’s incoming regulated product stewardship scheme for synthetic refrigerants, ahead of the scheme’s expected start in May 2027.
// Automarque opens second BYD dealership in Wellington
BYD has strengthened its presence in the capital with Automarque opening a new authorised dealership in Wellington’s CBD.
// Sena extends 2 Cheap Cars offer with acceptances at 3.1%
Sena & Co has extended its takeover offer for 2 Cheap Cars Group by a month after receiving acceptances covering just 3.1% of the company’s shares in the offer’s first fortnight.
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// Bayswater takes on franchise
Full ownership of Hastings Kia transferred with dealer principal retiring.
// Brand offers cool experience
Chance for New Zealanders to drive future Zeekr models at wintry proving grounds.
// GWM Cannon Hi4-T for New Zealand: doubling down on plug-in power
GWM is doubling its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute offerings in NZ with the impending launch of the Cannon Hi4-T, a version of the brand’s one-tonne pickup truck.
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// Telo raises its tiny electric truck’s tow rating to 8,000 lbs
Telo is raising the tow rating on its Mini-sized electric truck to 8,000 lbs, up from the 6,600 lbs it previously advertised.
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- Skoda Peaq production begins with nearly 8,500 orders
- BMW-backed student EV makes more energy than it uses
- Classic set for Monterey
- Ford shows dealers a four-door Mustang priced under US$40,000
- The only man to go faster than the speed of sound on land breaks another record
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