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// Toyota is NZ’s most reputable company again
Toyota New Zealand has claimed the top spot in the annual Kantar Corporate Reputation Index. This cements its place as the most reputable company in the country for a second consecutive year. It also follows Toyota winning the Reader’s Digest ‘Most Trusted Car Brand’ in New Zealand for the 20th consecutive year.
- AutoFile says Toyota NZ retains most reputable crown
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// Auction Online hits new record as dealers flock to digital platform
Dealer-to-dealer platform Auction Online is continuing its rapid growth, clocking up a record 500 vehicle transactions during May — its biggest month yet.
// IRD quashes ‘myth’ over ute fringe benefit tax
Inland Revenue is pushing back against public confusion around proposed changes to fringe benefit tax (FBT), clarifying that double cab utes have never been automatically exempt from the tax.
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// New Mazda CX-20 takes shape
Mazda’s SUV revolution is kicking up a gear. The Japanese brand is preparing to launch a new version of its hyper-popular CX-3 small SUV.
// Beauden Barratt kicks off Kiwi Defender Octa launch
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) New Zealand has announced international rugby player and current All Black Beauden Barratt as a Defender brand ambassador – simultaneously with the launch of the new flagship of the range, the super-off-road Octa.
// MTA applauds fast-track residency pathways for sought-after workers
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) welcomes the Government’s decision to restore fast-track residency pathways for panel beaters and vehicle painters.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// WeRide Partners with Uber to Provide Robotaxis in Dubai
While the US market focuses on Waymo and Tesla much of the time when tracking and discussing robotaxis, the fact is, there are robotaxis in operation outside the US already as well.
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- Sharp-looking Nissan Leaf unveiled with 600km of range
- Is America running into trouble over its trade war with China?
- New Audi Q3 rethinks major drive controls
- BYD’s off-road ambition: Chinese carmaker wants to be 4×4 powerhouse
- BMW M3 CS Touring for New Zealand: tyre-smoking 180 on local launch
- Audi scraps EV-only plan, keeps petrol engines alive
- Tesla Model Y’s worst nightmare? 2025 Xiaomi YU7 arrival timing detailed.
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