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// Beacham European placed in receivership after failed court case
Auckland luxury car dealer Beacham European has gone into receivership following what a High Court judge called a “hopeless” legal case over its former showroom property.
- AutoFile says Dealer in receivership
- AutoTalk says Luxury car dealer enters receivership after ‘hopeless’ court case
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// MG’s AI-enhanced IM6 SUV launches from $66,900
MG Motor New Zealand has announced the upcoming launch of the IM6 electric SUV, positioning it as a premium AI-enhanced vehicle with pricing starting from $66,900 plus on-road costs.
- AutoCar says IM6 pricing confirmed for New Zealand
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// Toyota’s fabulous baby Land Cruiser might not be coming to NZ
Following years of speculation that it’s been cooking up some form of new diminutive off-roader, Toyota has finally this week unveiled its new Land Cruiser FJ – a gravel-slaying four-wheel drive crammed with chunky retro design touches.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Richards joins Farizon brand; McDonald expands VW role
China’s Farizon Motors has welcomed seasoned automotive executive Bruce Richards to its New Zealand operations as the brand expands its local footprint.
// Japan fears chips crisis
Japanese suppliers have joined the growing list of global automotive companies warning of possible “serious” shortages of semiconductors.
// Free expo on EVs
A free two-day event is taking place at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre over the first weekend of November so people can get up close and personal with electric cars.
// Toyota RAV4 NZ lineup revealed: which are hybrid, which are PHEV?
Toyota New Zealand has clarified how its new RAV4 lineup will fill out for the local lineup next year,
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Waymo at Nearly 1 Million Paid Trips a Month in California
Waymo puts out big stats and milestones from time to time on social media and on its blog, but not actually that often.
ONE LINERS
- Ferrari SC40 revives the spirit of the F40 with a modern, hybrid twist
- Tesla posts record deliveries and energy deployments in Q3
- Australia’s home-charging delay ‘undermines transition’, EV council says
- BYD teases Japan-only electric Kei car smaller and cheaper than Atto 1
- Audi A6 Avant e-tron launched in New Zealand: would you like a $10k coffee table with that?
- Tariffs hits Japan’s exports
- Fire at GM Design Centre destroys secret concepts, including perhaps the next Camaro
- New Zealand’s newest car brands for 2025: they just keep coming
- New Zealand’s new car brands for 2026: but wait, there’s more!
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