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// Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary “Private Collection”
Rolls-Royce has marked a century of the Phantom with a flamboyant limited-run …
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// Ingham expands portfolio
Ingham Motor Group will take over Ford dealerships in Rotorua and Taupō from Central Motor Group, expanding its footprint.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Gráinne Troute appointed independent director to AA board
The New Zealand Automobile Association has appointed Gráinne Troute as an independent board member.
// Industry faces chip disruption
China’s export restriction on Nexperia semiconductors used in cars may trigger production shortages within days, with impacts likely spreading across New Zealand’s automotive sector.
// Corvette gets high‑tech updates
NZ‑market Corvette range for MY2026 adds a three‑screen cockpit layout and Google‑powered Connected Services; powertrains unchanged.
// Solar panel consent exemption takes effect
A building consent exemption for rooftop solar panels comes into force as the Government moves to accelerate sustainable construction across New Zealand.
// Toyota announces model line up for 2026 RAV4
Toyota NZ confirms the next‑gen RAV4 arriving in 2026 with Core, Adventure and GR Sport models, including a new PHEV option.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Hongqi EVs Achieve Top 5-Star Rating in Euro NCAP Safety Tests
Hongqi announced that its newest flagship electric vehicles, the E-H7 sedan and E-HS7 SUV, have both secured the maximum 5-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).
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- The new Volkswagen Tayron is here
- GM pares back EV capacity plans
- BYD teases Japan‑only kei car
- GM announces ‘eyes‑off’ Level 3 driving system to debut in 2028 Escalade IQ
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