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Turners Cars set to expand Company will invest about $4.5 million into new branch at Whanganui.
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// Ford NZ reveals 2026 Everest pricing: new Active model leads the line-up
Ford New Zealand has announced significant updates and local pricing for the 2026.50 Everest range, introducing a new entry-point and expanding engine options.
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// Chery KP31 ute to offer plug-in diesel power in NZ
Chery has unveiled its new KP31 ute concept in Australia, offering a first look at a production model due to arrive in showrooms in the fourth quarter
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// Toyota, Ford, BMW and Skoda issue recalls for New Zealand vehicles
Another round of recalls was released on February 19, and included in this group are vehicles from popular automakers. Toyota, Ford, BMW, Skoda,
// Govt to buy up to $200m shares in Genesis capital raise
The Government has confirmed it will buy up to $200 million of new Genesis Energy shares
// THL lifts half-year profit to $29.5m
Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has posted an 11% lift in underlying net profit after tax
// Marque refines Navara line-up
Marque refines Navara line-up Pricing announced for fifth-generation model that will be available in four grades.
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// Donut Lab Remains Defiant About Its Solid-State Battery, Saying Proof Is Coming Soon
The company claims to have the world’s first production solid-state EV battery. Doubt persists, but an independent test is coming soon.
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- New hybrid powertrain cuts fuel use by 40% on 100% renewable petrol
- Nissan Skyline 400R tipped to sell for over $1.8 million at auction
- Polestar reveals plans to expand line-up with four new models by 2028
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