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// Nissan backflips, confirms electric Ariya launching in NZ after all
Japanese carmaker Nissan has completed a curious 180-degree change over the fortune of its fully electric Ariya SUV, confirming today it will be going on sale in New Zealand after all.
- AutoCar says Nissan Ariya is Back On for NZ With Pricing and Line-up Confirmed
- Driven says Nissan Ariya launched in NZ after all: the ‘time is now’ for a new EV-SUV
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// Despite volatile market, 2 Cheap Cars declares interim dividend
In spite of the volatile automotive market impacting its half-year profit, the 2 Cheap Cars Group has declared an interim dividend.
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// Toyota’s ‘Now For Something Completely Different’ Moment
Toyota New Zealand has built a steel sculpture that it’s hauling around New Zealand on a trailer.
// BYD Oceanic Nomenclature Clarified
In New Zealand, BYD is launching 15 new models in the next two years.
// New BMW 1 Series Now On Sale With Two Variants
BMW’s heavily updated third-generation 1 Series hatch we previewed midyear.
// Toyota eyeing three new vehicles, including the mythical Celica
Trademark registers are an interesting thing to keep an eye on.
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- Volvo Cars sells 30% stake in Lynk & Co to Zeekr
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- Volkswagen and Rivian Officially Launch Joint Venture Company
- First Teaser Shots of Jaguar Electric GT Emerge
- Ford Is Cutting EV Production In Europe
- EV carmaker shares tumble as Trump plans to drop EV tax credit
- Chinese EV and hybrid ute land five-star safety ratings
- Lamborghini’s next model almost took a surprising turn
- Hybrid/EV finalists: 2024 AA DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the Year
- Sports/Performance finalists: 2024 AA DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the Year
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