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// Marque accused of misleading campaign
A complaint about Mazda Motors of New Zealand’s promotional material for a tree-planting programme has been filed with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) by Lawyers for Climate Action NZ.
- Autotalk says Mazda tree-planting claims challenged in ASA complaint
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// Suzuki Swift’s one-star safety rating debacle explained: Who’s to blame?
The boss of Suzuki Australia has explained why the latest Swift arrived Down Under with a sub-par safety specification that led to a one-star ANCAP safety rating, and prompted subsequent upgrades to get it to three stars.
// BMW confirms sharp New Zealand pricing for all-electric iX3
BMW NZ has revealed aggressive pricing for the first Neue Klasse model to arrive here.
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// Franchise on top of world
Kia dealership in Auckland secures global platinum prestige dealer recognition.
// Motor vehicle spending slips in February, ANZ data shows
Spending at car and truck dealers fell in February, although it remains higher than a year earlier,
// Open day makes comeback
A classics and collectables open day that made its debut last year was so popular it’s being brought back for 2026.
// Darrow leaving MTF role
Mark Darrow is retiring as chairman of MTF Finance when his current term ends during the middle of this year.
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// San Francisco moves to install curbside EV chargers on city streets
San Francisco proposes curbside EV chargers across the city, aiming to install 100 by 2030 and expand charging access for renters.
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- Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B to headline inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma
- V8-powered Ineos Grenadier to rival Mercedes-AMG G63 a possibility
- Renault returning? French carmaker could sell cars in NZ again
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