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// Audi opens orders for A2 EV ahead of mid-2027 launch
Audi New Zealand has opened orders for its upcoming A2 electric vehicle, ahead of its expected local arrival in mid-2027.
- Driven Car Guide says Audi A2 e-tron efficiency revealed ahead of NZ arrival
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// Nissan Patrol Y63 V6 NZ delivery dates confirmed: more power, biometric air-con and ‘zero gravity’ seats
Nissan says New Zealand deliveries of the twin-turbo V6 Y63 Patrol will begin in the first quarter of 2027.
- AutoTrader says Nissan New Zealand confirms new Patrol will arrive in early 2027
- Stuff says 2027 Nissan Patrol confirmed for NZ: order books open for twin-turbo V6 SUV
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STATS WEEK
// Vehicle arrivals reach almost 28,000 units in July
New Zealand imported 27,980 fully built-up motor vehicles in July, taking the year-to-date total to 136,214 units, according to Customs statistics.
// Vehicle imports surge
New and used passenger vehicles and light commercials all delivered year-on-year import increases in July.
// New market’s mixed fortunes
Passenger vehicle registrations surged in July, but significant declines in light and heavy commercial registrations kept the total market broadly flat.
// EVs power New Zealand car market as ute sales slump
New Zealand’s new vehicle market remained virtually unchanged in July, with 11,663 new vehicles registered – just 25 more than the same month last year – as strong passenger vehicle demand balanced a significant decline in commercial sales.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Chery’s diesel plug-in hybrid Stockman ute enters local testing
Chery has appointed Australian engineering company Premcar to validate the plug-in hybrid Stockman ute ahead of its arrival later this year.
// Eroad appoints CEO for ‘next phase’
Company says David Leach is “the right leader as we move from reset to execution”.
// Kia Seltos Hybrid makes local debut ahead of October launch
Kia’s new Seltos Hybrid has made its first New Zealand appearance ahead of an October launch, with pricing still to be announced.
// Kiwi movers and shakers drive green cars (but most of us still like white and black)
BASF’s colour report says green is emerging across Asia-Pacific, while white and black still dominate and blue and red continue declining.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Toyota’s Next Generation Hybrid Batteries Promise Lower Cost, Better Performance
It’s now expecting to sell more than 5 million hybrids globally this year for the first time.
ONE LINERS
- Xiaomi launches first petrol-assisted SUVs with seven-seat N90
- Chery becomes first Chinese automaker to surpass 20 million global vehicle sales
- Mazda posts higher first-quarter sales and profit
- Lexus takes flight, will soon offer helicopter services
- Mercedes now sells digital ‘birth certificates’ for modern classics
- Lamborghini gives 99 Revueltos a Miura makeover
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