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// JAC expanding retail outlets in NZ
JAC has announced its expansion into new regions with the addition of six new locations.
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// Ute coverage boosted
Model-year 2025 Silverados now come with extended warranties across the range.
// Auto Trader launches finance search and call tracking tools for dealers
Auto Trader has launched two new dealer tools designed to help New Zealand dealerships connect with qualified buyers and improve sales conversion rates.
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// Vehicles clock milestone
Businessman says scheduled oil changes key to two Toyota vehicles reaching one million kilometres.
// Autosure’s financial rating affirmed
Autosure Insurance Limited has had its financial strength rating affirmed at B++ (Good) and its long-term issuer credit rating affirmed at “bbb+” (Good) by global ratings agency AM Best, with a stable outlook.
// Complaints about dealers rise
Registrar of motor vehicle traders dished out three bans and charges were laid against four dealers in the past year.
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// Porsche Solved Wireless Charging, Just Not Fitting It In The Car
Porsche finally figured out inductive charging, now it just needs to figure out how to cram it in its EVs.
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- Cupra brings back the Formentor VZ5 – Now in Right-Hand Drive
- Cyberattack costs JLR $3.7 billion in lost revenue
- Kia drives into the digital arena with EBlacks sponsorship
- Cheap EV game-changers: BYD and Tesla confirm affordable plug-ins
- Dacia’s Hipster Concept takes electric mobility back to basics
- Hot Wheels x Mercedes-Benz CLA: the toy car that grew up (and then some)
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