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// LDV NZ launches 7-year warranty for entire new vehicle range
LDV New Zealand is raising the bar in the commercial vehicle market with a new, industry-leading 7-year warranty package, effective from January 1, 2025.
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// 2025 Mazda3 range arrives in New Zealand
The 2025 model year Mazda3 has reached dealerships across New Zealand.
- AutoCar says MY 25 Mazda3 is now a hatch-only range
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// Kia EV3 awarded before even going on sale here
The inbound Kia EV3 has just been named the winner of the Compact SUV category at the 2025 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year Awards.
- EVs and Beyond says Kia EV3 wins the WWCOTY compact SUV category
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// Toyota’s Woven City opens for residents and innovation
Five years ago, Toyota Motor Corporation chairman Akio Toyoda announced that Toyota would be building a living laboratory at the base of Mt Fuji in Japan.
- AutoFile says Toyota driving innovation
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// BMW iX facelift adds power and range
The top BMW iX EV update has launched overseas, with a new glow-in-the-dark double kidney grille.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Nissan doubles ad spend
Marque jumps from ninth to third in annual NZ rankings as new figures show automotive brands spent $122 million on advertising last year.
// Alfa Romeo set to turn high-performance sedan into an SUV
Alfa Romeo has confirmed the Giulia sports sedan will abandon its roots, changing from a low-slung four-door into a high-riding SUV.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// GM Is Making A Big Bet On Super Cruise. It Seems To Be Paying Off
A growing number of General Motors customers are subscribing to its hands-free automated driving assistance system. Now the automaker has big plans ahead.
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- Tesla Westgate showroom nearing fit-out stage?
- Toyota New Zealand joins Far Out 4×4 Road Trip
- Ferrari formerly owned by Donald Trump up for auction
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