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// Capital Lexus on the move
Wellington dealership’s new facility boasts major footprint increase over previous site.
- AutoTalk says Lexus of Wellington opens new luxury showroom
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// World Car of the Year finalists announced
The World Car of the Year (WCOTY) has announced the top three finalists in each of its six categories for 2025,
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// Kia EV3 NZ pricing revealed, EV4 makes local debut
The Kia EV4 sedan made a guest appearance and Kia New Zealand’s “EV Day” yesterday, with the Tesla Model 3 competitor taking centre stage between its SUV siblings, the small EV3 and medium EV5.
- AutoCar says Kia’s smallest EV being treated as a big deal
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// Vehicle spending drops in February
New Zealanders spent less on motor vehicles in February, with year-on-year seasonally adjusted figures falling 9.5% to $189 million compared to NZ$209m in the same period last year.
- AutoFile says Spending on vehicles flat
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// Is this the new MG4?
Images of a new MG4 have surfaced out of China.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Kia’s first ute to arrive in NZ earlier than expected
Never have consumers had more choice when it comes to buying a ute.
// Safety reminder issued
Agency says ratings labels help dealers’ customers buy the safest car in their price range.
// Updates to specification
Silverado 2500 HD for current model year hits Kiwi market priced from $178,500.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Why VW’s cheapest EV may also be its most advanced
For its upcoming $22,000 EV, Volkswagen aimed to maximize cost-cutting, while an advanced architecture permits a wider range of over-the-air updates.
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- Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid with (nearly) 1000km range launched in NZ
- NZ economy up 0.7% in December quarter
- Aussie engineer to head up GWM’s local tuning programme
- Trump Tariffs could make JDM cars more affordable in NZ again
- Tesla kicked from Canadian motor show over safety concerns
- These might be the sleekest sports cars of the EV age
- Audi will keep ICE and PHEVs alive beyond 2032
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