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// 2026 Toyota Hilux EV for NZ revealed (and there’s a hydrogen fuel cell model on the way, too)
Toyota has revealed its 9th-generation Hilux ute, with the introduction of a pure-electric (BEV) version for the first time. The company has also confirmed a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) powertrain is in development.
- AutoCar says All-electric Toyota HiLux revealed with 240km driving range
- AutoFile says Hilux goes fully electric
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota finally unveils new Hilux, and it’s going electric
- EVs and Beyond says Toyota reveals first electric Hilux with NZ potential
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// Former Hamilton dealership liquidated over $1m tax debt
The business underlying a former Hamilton car dealership has been placed into liquidation owing more than $1 million, primarily in unpaid taxes to Inland Revenue.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Electric Dongfeng Box arrives in New Zealand, priced below $30k
The all-electric Donfeng Box has arrived in New Zealand, priced from $29,990 thanks to an introductory offer, discounting it by $3,000.
// Fleet Forum 2026 puts mental health at centre of road safety
AutoSense will focus on the critical link between driver mental health and road safety at the renamed NZ Fleet Forum, returning to Auckland and Christchurch in February 2026.
// New brands spark ‘feeding frenzy’
Group’s chairman says new entrants from China cannot all survive in a small vehicle market like New Zealand.
// Learning from Aussie friends
CEO says FSF members can learn from upheaval in the lending sector across the Tasman.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// We Built Too Many EV Battery Factories. Here’s What Happens Next
Battery manufacturers are facing a demand crisis, a new report from AlixPartners says.
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- Lamborghini Temerario loses hybrid system for the Super Trofeo series
- Polestar 5 launches in Gran Turismo 7, and the mighty Renault Espace F1 makes a comeback!
- Mercedes-Benz rolls out electric G-Class for League of Legends Worlds 2025
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