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// BYD’s record 2,750-car shipment quietly confirms a new model for NZ
BYD’s largest NZ shipment yet lands at the end of August: 2,750 vehicles across two vessels, quietly confirming the plug-in hybrid Atto 2 DM-i for New Zealand and clearing an April-dated order backlog.
- Stuff says BYD NZ to receive record 2,750-vehicle shipment as order backlog grows
- Driven Car Guide says Biggest-ever monthly shipment for BYD NZ includes hybrid Atto 2 and new Atto 3 Evo
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// Turners holds $65m target but warns fuel crisis risk is growing
Turners Automotive Group is sticking with its $65 million profit target for FY27, but says the fuel crisis has made the first half materially harder than the past two years and puts the target at some risk.
- Autofile says Trading environment ‘harder’
- Autofile says Fuel prices impact sales
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// Leapmotor B03X pricing for NZ revealed: the baby-EV boom is happening
The baby EV-SUV segment is booming in New Zealand. The latest new arrival is the Leapmotor B03X, a smaller sibling to the B10 that will be launched in October, at $37,990 for an entry-level Life model and $42,990 for the Design, which offers more equipment and a bigger range.
- EVs and Beyond says Leapmotor prices B03X electric SUV from $37,990
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// Blue oval backs charity
Dealerships and Ford NZ support fundraising drive for Cancer Society.
- Driven Car Guide says Ford NZ and dealers support fundraising for Vintage Car Club Daffodil Day
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// 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class revealed
Order books have opened in Europe for the updated mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid C-Class sedan, ahead of its expected arrival here next year.
- Driven Car Guide says Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets its biggest technical update yet
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// Toyota claims “really good” local response to electric Hilux as initial sales figures are revealed
Toyota New Zealand’s Chief Strategic Officer has claimed that customer response has been “really good” in regards to the new all-electric Hilux BEV.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Heartland takes over Kia floorplan funding as it tilts to franchise lending
Heartland Bank will provide all funding for Kia vehicles held in dealer inventory under a new nationwide partnership with Kia New Zealand, announced alongside the bank’s full year results.
// FMA puts insurers on notice over dealer-sold add-on cover
The Financial Markets Authority has told insurers they cannot outsource responsibility for fair customer outcomes to dealers and other intermediaries, in a review of add-on insurance that documents pressure selling, poor oversight and products paying out as little as three cents in the premium dollar.
// Mercedes-Benz signs on as ASB Classic automotive partner
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand will become the official automotive partner of the ASB Classic from the 2027 tournament, in what the distributor describes as the start of a long-term relationship with the Auckland event.
// Vorsprung into living spaces
The all-new Audi Q9 will be available to order in New Zealand from October.
// All change at Trade Me
Company announces Kul Singh Kargil will take over as CEO from Anders Skoe.
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// The Genesis GV90 Is Here And It’s Like a Luxury Lounge On Wheels
With massive interior space and the ability to turn the front seats around, the GV90 can create a lounge-like interior for four people.
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- Boxy new Hyundai Tucson breaks cover
- Want a rally-style handbrake in your GR Yaris? Toyota New Zealand will sell you one
- Ferrari’s first manual supercar in 14 years priced for New Zealand
- Minimal impact from retests
- Drop in pump prices
- Manual V12 Kode89 hypercar is limited to eight cars
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