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// Morrison Motor Group welcomes Hyundai and Isuzu Ute to the family
Family-owned Morrison Motor Group has recently purchased Mid Canterbury Hyundai and Isuzu Ashburton, further expanding its franchise portfolio and presence in the region.
- AutoFile says Group expands portfolio
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// Hyundai teases baby Ioniq EV concept for Munich debut
Hyundai is gearing up to show off its smallest Ioniq yet, teasing a fully electric concept ahead of its world premiere at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich this September.
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// Port’s vehicle numbers plummet
Company shows resilience as profits climb but vehicle volumes slump to 12-year low. The number of vehicles imported through the Port of Auckland has fallen to the lowest level since 2013 after it handled 172,000 units in the year ended June 30, 2025.
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// Robert Barry departs AutoTalk; ends two decades in automotive media
Today marks the last day at AutoTalk for journalist Robert Barry, a familiar and respected figure in the automotive industry.
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// Top safety scores for trio
A hybrid people mover and two large cars shine after being put under scrutiny by ANCAP.
// FAW Group plans 10% stake in Leapmotor
Chinese state-owned automaker FAW Group is close to acquiring a 10% stake in battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer Leapmotor, according to local reports citing people familiar with the deal.
// Eagers posts record half-year results, eyes NEV growth
Eagers Automotive has reported record revenue and profits for the first half of 2025, underlining its position as one of Australasia’s biggest vehicle retail groups and highlighting its growing role in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market.
// NZ Cheap Cars named finalist at Auckland Business Awards
NZ Cheap Cars has been named a finalist for Best Emerging Business at the 2025 Auckland Business Awards (Central region), recognising its rapid growth, customer-first philosophy, and leadership in the transition to more sustainable vehicles.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Porsche’s Simulated EV Gear Shifting May Feel So Real, You Can’t Tell The Difference
Exactly one year after Porsche said that fake shifting made EVs “worse,” it’s now considering joining in on the trend.
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- Peugeot 308 facelift adds range and light-up badges
- New Volkswagen T-Roc brings fresh look and hybrid power
- 2026 Ayrburn Classic set to host NZ’s ‘largest and most prestigious’ car auction
- Rolls-Royce Spectre Primavera debuts with three spring-inspired editions
- Ford’s new-model attack could include a car-based Ranchero ute
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