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// Toyota launches Gazoo Racing Parts range in NZ
Toyota New Zealand has expanded its performance offering with the local launch of its Gazoo Racing Parts range.
- AutoTalk says Toyota launches GAZOO Racing parts in New Zealand
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// Fuel stocks stable as MBIE updates data
Fuel stocks in New Zealand remain robust, with no indication of supply disruption and shipments continuing to arrive as expected,
- AutoTrader says NZ fuel levels rise to 50 days, Luxon says “business as usual”
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// New Chinese car brands on hold for NZ market
In rapid time, Chinese carmaker Chery has launched three brands in New Zealand — Omoda, Jaecoo, and most recently its core Chery brand. And whilst Australia will soon gain two more brands from the Chery umbrella, New Zealand is a curlier question.
IN OTHER NEWS
// MG U9 EV for NZ? That’s a weighty question.
The MG U9 EV has been listed on an ADR compliance database in Australia, leading to speculation of it going on sale in NZ. But will it?
// MTF Finance appoints Johnston as Deputy Chair
Noel Johnston MTF Finance has appointed long-standing shareholder and director Noel Johnston as Deputy Chair of its Board,
// Morrison Motor Group completes Sockburn showroom expansion
Morrison Motor Group has completed its new Mitsubishi showroom in Sockburn, Christchurch, as part of the dealer group’s continued expansion
// Warriors players turn car salespeople in new GWM campaign
GWM New Zealand has launched its first locally produced television commercial, partnering with the One New Zealand Warriors
// Charging report’s ‘narrow’ focus
Drive Electric has welcomed Electricity Networks Aotearoa’s engagement in charging, but says its Journey Charging report risks underestimating what’s required to support EV uptake in New Zealand.
// JAC backs cancer campaign
JAC New Zealand is giving away a ute to support a charity campaign to make men more aware of how to spot testicular cancer.
// Chery claims 500km range in 8 minutes with new battery, eyes 1500km
Chery has detailed its future electric vehicle technology roadmap, headlined by a next-generation battery it claims can deliver up to 500km of driving range from just eight minutes of charging.
// Could we see a cheaper version of the Suzuki e Vitara here?
Suzuki says that market feedback suggests that customers prefer longer range EVs, so has avoided the shorter range 49kWh e Vitara model here.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BYD 2025 Annual Report In Context – CleanTechnica
In 2025, BYD became the largest producer of PHEVs, BEVs and NEVs overall globally. They were the top automotive company in China. However, in their recently released annual report, BYD’s net earnings declined 18.97% YoY.
ONE LINERS
- Ken Block’s 1978 Ford Escort emerges for sale online
- Skoda upgrades Elroq and Enyaq with smarter tech and new EV features
- Toyota Probox gets the Land Cruiser conversion no one asked for
- Denza recruits Daniel Craig to reveal new electric supercar
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