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// BAIC officially launches in New Zealand
BAIC has officially launched in New Zealand, unveiling the X55 mid-size SUV and B30 adventure SUV at an event in New Zealand.
- Autofile says $3k offer on SUV prices
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STATS WEEK
// Used import registrations continue to edge higher in February
Used import registrations totalled 7309 units in February 2026, a 2.1% increase compared with the same month last year.
// Used-import market grows
Toyota, Nissan and Subaru models all made it into the top five last month as sector enjoys growth.
// Tucson summits sales
There were 7,138 new passenger vehicles registered in February, which was up by 2.1 per cent from 6,991 units in the same month of last year.
// Ford’s commercial double
There were 3,052 new commercials registered last month, an increase of 9.4 per cent when compared with 2,789 in February 2025.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Lexus of Wellington wins supreme dealership award
Lexus of Wellington has been named Lexus Supreme Award winner.
// DENZA D9 luxury electric people mover arrives in New Zealand
DENZA has launched the D9 all-electric luxury people mover in New Zealand, with the front-wheel drive model priced from $104,990.
// Port of Auckland posts 28% lift in half-year profit
Port of Auckland says it is on track to meet its FY26 performance targets after reporting a 28.1% increase in half-year profit.
// Toyota Finance New Zealand CEO announces retirement after 19 years
Toyota Finance New Zealand chief executive Brent Knight has announced his retirement from the role, effective 31 March.
// Luxury electric vehicle brand ArcFox set for NZ
The next new carmaker to join the New Zealand market has been confirmed as Chinese luxury electric vehicle maker ArcFox.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Real-world test: electric semi trucks can save fleets nearly $160,000 per truck
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- Xiaomi Vision GT reimagines the electric hypercar for the digital age
- Bugatti Mistral ‘La Perle Rare’ turns hypercar into haute couture
- Global study: Kiwi drivers spend even longer commuting than Americans or Brits
- GWM locks Tank 300 PHEV specifications
- US strikes on Iran rattle markets, raising fuel and freight concerns for NZ
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