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// Toyota New Zealand announces pricing for 2026 RAV4 range
Toyota New Zealand has announced pricing and specifications for the 2026 RAV4 range, including the most powerful model yet — the GR Sport.
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// Collecting Cars achieves record NZ$80 million sales in 2025
Online auction platform Collecting Cars delivered a record NZ$80 million in sales across Australia and New Zealand during 2025, marking the strongest year in the company’s regional history.
- AutoFile says Auction platform sets new record
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// Hyundai Elexio coming to NZ?
Hyundai Australia has confirmed it will be adding the electric ELEXIO SUV to its line up in the first quarter of 2026. And what is good for the Aussies, is surely good for us Kiwis too, right?
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// Fiat Professional expands New Zealand dealer network
Fiat Professional has announced a significant expansion of its authorised dealer network across New Zealand, adding regional centres to its existing footprint as part of a strategic commitment to support local businesses.
// BMW adds Alexa AI to iX3 for when you need someone to talk to
BMW will become the first car manufacturer to integrate Amazon’s new Alexa+ artificial intelligence technology into production vehicles, with the system debuting in the BMW iX3 from the second half of 2026.
// Solid-state EV battery achieves five-minute charging
A Finnish company has announced the world’s first production-ready solid-state battery for electric vehicles (EVs), capable of charging to full capacity in just five minutes.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Sony And Honda Want To Make This Afeela Electric SUV
Afeela, the car brand born from the joint venture between Sony and Honda Mobility, unveiled an electric crossover prototype at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, paving the way for the nameplate’s second production model.
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- Delica the star of Mitsubishi’s Tokyo Auto Salon stand
- VIA board welcomes Jim Shi as Frank Willett departs
- Ligier sets record for slowest lap of the Nürburgring
- Volkswagen GTI turns 50 and celebrates with its most powerful Golf yet
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