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// French here to stay
Auto Distributors NZ (ADNZ), the local agent for Peugeot, has reconfirmed its commitment to the marque following changes to the distributor arrangement in Australia.
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// Ferrari gives its dual-clutch transmission a fake clutch and calls it a manual
Ferrari has finally answered the prayers of the uber-wealthy driving enthusiasts of the world, and unveiled a new “manual” transmission.
- Driven Car Guide says What exactly is Ferrari’s new ‘manual’ transmission?
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// Vehicle arrivals climb to more than 21,000 in June
New Zealand imported 21,371 fully built-up motor vehicles in June, taking the year-to-date total to 108,783 units, according to the latest Customs statistics.
- Autofile says Car imports on the up
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// The Big Dog is coming: GWM reveals expansion plans for New Zealand market
GWM New Zealand has announced a product roadmap for the remainder of 2026, confirming the planned release of up to eight new models and variants over the next six months.
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// CATL backs NZ-founded CarbonScape in biographite scale-up
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has entered a strategic investment partnership with CarbonScape Ltd., a New Zealand-founded developer of sustainable bio-based graphite materials for battery applications.
// Electrified vehicles are reshaping NZ market, says Toyota
New Zealand’s new vehicle market is undergoing a structural shift as hybrid and electric vehicle adoption accelerates and it’s a change Toyota has confirmed.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// American Solar Challenge 2026: About the race, full schedule, and teams competing
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- GWM unveils updated Tank 300 with new plug-in hybrid system
- Geely posts record overseas sales in first half of 2026
- 2026 Land Rover Discovery Landmark flagship SUV launched as replacement edges closer
- Otago wind farm expansion becomes sixth renewable project fast-tracked
- Auckland’s EV Maritime appointed to WA’s first electric ferry fleet
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