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// Carbn Group acquires Mevo to relaunch Wellington car-sharing
Carbn Group has acquired the brand and assets of collapsed car-sharing operator Mevo, with plans to relaunch free-floating car-sharing services in Wellington.
- AutoTrader says Mevo car sharing to re-launch in Wellington under Carbn Group
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// 2026 Mazda CX-5: NZ pricing announced for new-gen of brand’s best-seller
Mazda New Zealand has confirmed pricing for the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5, ahead of the third-generation mid-size SUV arriving in local showrooms this August.
// Submissions open on regulations to modernise RUC system
The Government is seeking public consultation on proposed regulations to modernise New Zealand’s road user charges system, with submissions open until 12 June 2026.
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// Maxus launches locally with caravan and truck range, ute to come
Another Chinese automotive brand has arrived in New Zealand, but the team behind it will be well known to the local trade.
// Transport reforms to allow heavier EVs on standard licences
The Government will allow heavier zero-emissions vehicles on standard licences, remove permit requirements for some freight operations, and prepare temporary increases to truck weight limits as part of new fuel-saving transport reforms.
// Tower reports $36.8m underlying profit in tougher first half
Tower Limited has reported an underlying net profit after tax of $36.8 million for the six months ending March 31, as rising motor and weather-related claims offset customer and policy growth.
// Sales margins take hit
Turners Automotive Group says margins on car sales have dropped to levels seen about two years ago as market demand softens.
// Awards for MITO leaders
Verna Niao and Warren Flowerday, chief executive and deputy board chairman of MITO respectively, have been honoured by the Collision Repair Association (CRA).
// EV network hits milestone
Meridian has reached a landmark with 500 of its EV charging facilities now available across New Zealand.
// Honda New Zealand “open” to rehoming vehicles from its iconic heritage collection
Honda New Zealand is working through what to do with its heritage car collection as the company prepares to close its longstanding Nelson facility and shift distribution to Auckland.
// Toyota Hilux celebrates 50 years in NZ as electric future approaches
The Toyota Hilux is celebrating 50 years in New Zealand, marking a milestone for one of the country’s most recognisable vehicles and a model that has become woven into Kiwi culture.
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// There’s About To Be A New Quickest-Charging EV In America
Range anxiety has been a long-standing enemy of the electric car. Part of that is the actual range that the vehicle will cover on a single charge, and the other is how long it will take to recharge once that car is plugged in.
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- Toyota eyeing RAV4-based ute as more car-like alternative to Hilux, Tacoma
- End of an era: Tesla delivers final Model S and X vehicles at Fremont farewell
- Ram SRT Rumble Bee breaks cover as a short-wheel base truck with 580kW V8
- Return of the snail: Citroën brings the 2CV back as a budget EV
- Why the Ford Ranger Raptor might be the best performance car for less than $100,000
- Volvo CEO thinks buyers will return to wagons
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