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// Seven-seat Kia PV5 Passenger electric van priced from $71,990
Kia PV5 Passenger seven-seat electric van now on sale in NZ from $71,990: 71.2kWh battery, 120kW, 397km WLTP range and optional 22kW AC charging.
- AutoTrader says Kia announces local pricing for seven-seat PV5 Passenger van
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// Recognising industry heroes
MTA announces new monthly award for those who “go the extra mile” for community.
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// JAC’s Lump Lottery ute campaign wins Effie and international awards
JAC New Zealand’s Lump Lottery campaign, which offered a T9 ute as a prize for men who checked themselves for testicular cancer, has picked up awards in New Zealand and overseas.
// Test drive EVs from 16 brands at Auckland’s NZ EV & Tech Expo
The NZ EV & Tech Expo at Auckland Showgrounds, 13 to 15 November, offers EV test drives from 16 brands including Tesla, BYD, Toyota and Zeekr. Early-bird tickets $10.
// James Hay appointed EECA chief executive
James Hay has been appointed chief executive of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and will begin the role on December 7.
// Bapcor trade and network sales improve as turnaround gains traction
ASX-listed automotive aftermarket group Bapcor has reported higher trade and network sales in the first quarter of its 2027 financial year, with its New Zealand operations delivering modest like-for-like growth in local currency.
// New Triumph Tiger 1200 range expected in NZ in December
Triumph’s overhauled Tiger 1200 range is expected to reach New Zealand in December 2026, bringing more power, self-lowering suspension and a new suite of radar-based rider assistance systems.
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// Selling EVs? The Handover Just Got Easier
Charging cables, plugs, installation, safety… new EV owners have plenty of questions, and your sales team doesn’t always have time to answer them all.
Now there’s a free booklet that explains the basics for you.
The Basics Booklet is a handy, glovebox-sized guide that gives your customers clear, practical answers they can take home and refer to whenever they need. With separate editions for Type 1, Type 2 and NACS vehicles, you can give every EV customer information that’s relevant to their vehicle.
Best of all, the booklets are completely free for dealers to give to their EV customers.
See what’s inside => View sample booklet pages
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Volkswagen’s EV recall spreads to Audi, and owners are told to stop at 80% charge
Volkswagen’s latest recall now extends to Audi, affecting more than 9,000 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. And just like with the ID.4, owners are being told to limit charging to 80% of the battery’s capacity.
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- Mitsubishi Outlander Diamond Trail adds Rock mode for rougher tracks
- Tesla acts over salvaged EVs
- Altior: BYD reveals name of Yangwang’s flagship sedan ahead of launch
- Brabus’ latest creation is a 660kW Mercedes-AMG G-Class ute
- Fiat ute converted into Popemobile for South American tour
- Toyota gives Prado owners a round-headlight retrofit in Japan
- Mini takes class podium on Rebelle Rally debut
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// Dealers: cash for removed JDM radios and JDM EV charger cables
Swapping out Japanese head units, nav screens or Jap EV charger cables on your imports? Don’t bin them – turn them into cash. Radio Recyclers buys them, any brand, and collects free from your yard, with regular runs to nearly every city in NZ. Cash paid, no hassle. Call or text Shane on 021 742 634 to book a pickup.
Book a free pickup – call or text Shane
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