HOT TOPIC
// Suzuki satisfies again in Canstar Blue customer surveys
Suzuki has once again taken home the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction New Car Award for 2025, as well as receiving the inaugural Canstar Blue Dealership Servicing Award.
- AutoCar says Suzuki tops Canstar Blue customer satisfaction awards again
- AutoFile says Suzuki comes first again
HOT TOPIC
// Hydrogen take-off for transport
Fifty-tonne fuel-cell electric vehicle launched at Hampton Downs with support of car company.
- Driven says TR Group, Toyota NZ launch hydrogen heavy truck
- EVs and Beyond says TR Group shows 50-tonne hydrogen prime mover truck
HOT TOPIC
// Nissan unveils new Leaf alongside next-gen tech
Nissan has pulled the covers off a few of its new models and outlined its plans for the next couple of years ahead as it re-organises under its new leadership team.
HOT TOPIC
// IM Motors and MG ZS EV replacement heading to Australia
MG’s premium sibling, IM Motors, is set to launch into the Australian market at next week’s Melbourne Motor Show, but New Zealand appears not to be part of the initial plans.
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// ‘Revolution’ with Jaecoo
J7 range will be joined by marque’s super hybrid system with a combined driving range of 1,200km.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Cupra’s new Formentor and Leon Sports Tourer have arrived in NZ
Cupra NZ is in the middle of a brand re-set here as it establishes a larger retail foot print and introduces new models.
// Hyundai celebrates dealer technicians gaining EV qualification
Hyundai New Zealand is congratulating three dealer technicians on their successful completion of the MITO Level 5 Qualification in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Nissan Micra EV: This Is It
It’s based on the Renault 5 EV, and it’ll be joined in the lineup by a new Juke EV.
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- Classic Porsche 911 reborn as electric restomod with sub-4.0s sprint
- Trump slaps 25% tariff on imported vehicles
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