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// Suzuki prices e Vitara, extends warranty to eight years
Suzuki New Zealand has announced pricing for its first electric vehicle alongside a major warranty extension that will see all
- Stuff says 2026 Suzuki e-Vitara: price and range of first EV revealed for NZ
- Driven Car Guide says Suzuki e Vitara EV pricing, specification for NZ… and an 8-year warranty
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// Electric mid-year arrival
BMW’s ix3 is slated to arrive here in middle of 2026 with the 50 xDrive guise priced from $125,900.
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// 2026 Toyota bZ4X: Updated EV lands in NZ with lower price, more range
New Zealand’s largest new car brand is having a second go at establishing its only full electric model.
// EV interest surges, Westpac research shows
Westpac New Zealand says demand for electric vehicles is increasing sharply as rising fuel prices drive changes in consumer behaviour.
// BYD boosts NZ supply, caps wait times
BYD New Zealand says it has secured a major increase in vehicle supply to the New Zealand market, as rising
// Suzuki lifts Fronx stop sale as recall begins
Suzuki New Zealand has lifted the stop sale on its Fronx compact SUV, with recall work on affected vehicles set
// ‘Strong interest’ for EVs
Spiralling fuel prices caused by conflict in the Middle East are driving a spike in interest in Toyota’s electrified vehicles,
// Changes to roading deal
The NZTA and its contractors have formally signed integrated delivery contracts (IDCs) for state-highway maintenance and renewals.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The Xiaomi SU7 Was Already Dominating The Market. Reviewers Say The Updated Version Is Even Better
Tech giant Xiaomi already reset the game when it introduced the Taycan-like SU7 in 2024. But it
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- Another former Holden engineer to tune yet another new Chinese ute
- Rolls-Royce backs away from EV-only target, retains V12 engines
- Images of BMW’s electric M3 leak online
- Maybach S-Class – more options for the millionaires
- New Nissan Navara tested on tarmac
- STO style without the badge as Temerario gets carbon makeover
- Triumph builds one-off cafe racer for 2026 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
- SP40 Speedster revives Edsel Ford’s forgotten icon with V8 power
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