STATS WEEK
// Toyota maintains NZ dominance with record 2025 sales
Toyota New Zealand has extended its market leadership to 38 consecutive years, delivering a record 33,019 vehicle sales in 2025 despite challenging industry conditions.
- AutoFile says RAV4 steals the show
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// Changeover on VIA’s board
Tribute to Frank Willett as Jim Shi takes over as Autohub NZ’s representative.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Mahindra updates its XUV700, now known as 7XO
Mahindra has revealed the 2026 XUV 7XO in India ahead of an expected arrival in NZ later this year.
// Safety concerns over WOF plans
VIA warns longer inspection intervals for much of the fleet may undermine other policy goals.
// Call for maintenance education
Association for new-vehicle sector largely backs inspection changes put forward by government.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The First Production All-Solid-State Battery Is Here, And It Promises 5-Minute Charging
Donut Lab claims it can build gigawatt-hours worth of solid-state batteries today without using any rare materials.
ONE LINERS
- Cazoo creditors face uncertain wait for £75.8 million
- China set to overtake Japan in global auto sales
- Australia’s vehicle market shows resilience in 2025
- Report: Toyota to revive Previa with hybrid and electric power
- BMW adds Alexa AI to iX3 so you can play ‘I Spy’ when you’re lonely
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