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// Track Edition marks the end of Toyota GR Supra for NZ
Toyota is calling time on its reborn (GR) Supra after 6 years on sale, partly because project partner BMW is calling time on its Z4 roadster – the model with which the Toyota shares its platform and powertrain.
- AutoFile says End of line for GR Supra
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// Lexus steps up for Auckland Design Week 2026
Lexus is returning to the Auckland Design Week (ADW), this time as a “Presenting Partner”, building on their successful collaboration in 2025.
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// Addition to exec team
Head of network development at GWM will oversee coverage through dealers. GWM has appointed John-Paul Falvo as its head of network development, joining the company’s executive team.
// VIA flags key rule changes for vehicle importers and certifiers from November 3
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has issued a reminder on “substantive” amendments to the Land Transport Rule taking effect 3 November 2025, with new obligations for importers, modifiers, certifiers and inspecting organisations.
// Call to end ‘dumping ground’ talk
VIA boss says phrase is leading to unreasonable conditions being put on used vehicle imports. The chief executive of the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) is calling for the phrase “dumping ground” to be removed from discussions around New Zealand’s vehicle policies.
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- JLR prepares to restart production after cyber incident
- Future TT marks a design reinvention for Audi
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