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// Toyota Hilux BEV heads to New Zealand
Toyota’s first-ever battery electric Hilux will be available for New Zealand customers to pre-order towards the end of May,
- Driven Car Guide says Pure-electric Toyota Hilux: NZ order books open this month
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// Mitsubishi launches first non-plug-in hybrid for NZ
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has unveiled the Outlander Sport hybrid electric vehicle (HEV),
- Driven Car Guide says Mitsubishi NZ confirms new Outlander Sport compact-SUV, its first-ever full hybrid
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// Honda to relocate distribution operations to Auckland
Honda New Zealand is relocating its national distribution operations from Nelson to Auckland,
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// MTA launches vstat platform to simplify vehicle sales data
The Motor Trade Association has launched a new online platform aimed at making vehicle sales data more accessible to industry
// AA partners with EVDB to boost access to EV insights
The AA has partnered with EVDB to provide New Zealand motorists with greater access to independent, data-driven information on electric vehicles.
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// A brand-new Jaecoo was the most popular EV in NZ last month
Jaecoo’s new J5 compact-SUV has sparked lots of interest among Kiwi buyers: it was the top-selling pure-electric car in NZ last month, with 89 registrations.
// Govt revises Fuel Response Plan
The Government has revised New Zealand’s Fuel Response Plan following consultation with business and industry to simplify proposed fuel prioritisation
// Record sales of collectibles
Collecting Cars continued its strong run of sales during April with the online auction platform exceeding its record March result.
// Gull takeover approved
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for the Astra Energy Group to acquire all shares in GNZ Holdco and all shares in NPD Group Investment, including their subsidiaries.
// Fully electric Lexus TZ unveiled, will land in NZ next year
Lexus has today unveiled its new three-row, fully electric TZ SUV, and the model has already been greenlit for launch in New Zealand in early to mid 2027.
// MG, BYD and Tesla EVs all score five ANCAP stars, but ‘care should be taken’ with child seats in one
The Australasian New Car Assessement Program (ANCAP) has awarded three new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) 5-star crash-test-safety ratings: MG, BYD and Tesla.
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- Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen gets Mansory Cabrio treatment
- Lamborghini unveils ultra-exclusive Fenomeno Roadster
- Audi Tradition recreates record-breaking 1934 Auto Union ‘Lucca’
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