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// CCS hurts 2 Cheap’s finances
Group’s half-year profit and gross margin tumble as weak economy and regulatory costs take toll.
- AutoTalk says 2 Cheap Cars profit falls on regulatory costs
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// New Zealand Isuzu team claims fourth at global technical competition
Isuzu New Zealand’s technical team has secured fourth place at the I1GP technical competition in Yokohama, Japan, coming within three points of a podium finish among 37 international teams.
- AutoFile says Kiwis do battle in Japan
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// New Hilux pricing, specification: Toyota New Zealand reveals all about 9th-gen ute
Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) has revealed more specification detail and the full price list for the 9th-generation Hilux ute arriving in 2026, as the model celebrates 50 years of Kiwi sales.
// Government moves towards RUC for all vehicles
The Government has introduced legislation that takes the first step towards replacing petrol tax with road user charges (RUC) for New Zealand’s 3.5 million light petrol vehicles.
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// Auto Trader launches new mobile app following record year
Auto Trader has launched a new mobile app as the automotive marketplace reports record website traffic and vehicle enquiry volumes during 2025.
// Expect the unexpected
FSF delegates warned by tech expert to avoid complacency when it comes to cyber security.
// Changes to vehicle register access
NZTA ditches previous reporting requirements and businesses must now fill in a special form.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Waymo Will Finally Let Its Cars Take The Freeway
Waymo is officially taking its Driver program into the fast lane by offering freeway rides for the first time in three major cities.
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- Fleet safety champions recognised at Auckland awards
- Toyota NZ stays quiet on C-HR electric SUV
- Peugeot’s Polygon concept squares up to the future of driving
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