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// ‘Policy on the hoof’: FSF and VIA say Labour didn’t consult on ‘junk’ insurance ban
The Financial Services Federation and the Vehicle Importers Association say neither was consulted before Labour announced plans to ban “junk car insurance”, and both want evidence tested before any ban goes ahead.
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// Chery Stockman: full spec sheet fills in some important blanks
Full 2027 Chery Stockman specs: a 34kWh battery, 96km electric range, and 350kW output. Essential facts on real-world payload and towing for NZ drivers.
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STATS WEEK
// Surprise Toyota tops NZ new-car sales in ‘strong’ September
Unsung hero from Toyota tops September as rental market buys up large.
// Used car arrivals rise as new imports ease in September
New Zealand imported 16,875 fully built-up vehicles in September, down 5% on August’s 17,763, according to provisional New Zealand Customs figures.
// Used sector’s imports soar
New market records drop in September as overall number of vehicles coming into country falls.
// ‘Strong month’ for new sector
Year-to-date passenger BEV and PHEV registrations up 178.4 per cent and 166.6 per cent respectively.
IN OTHER NEWS
// GAC discounts put Lux versions at base-model prices
GAC’s latest offers bring the Aion UT Lux, Aion V Lux and M8 Lux down to the list price of each base model.
// Turners holds first-quarter dividend at 7 cents
Turners Automotive Group has declared a first-quarter dividend of 7 cents per share, fully imputed, unchanged from the same quarter last year.
// New Audi Q7 priced from $164,990 in New Zealand
Audi’s third-generation Q7 is now available to order in New Zealand, with the seven-seat SUV priced from $164,990 plus on-road costs and first customer deliveries expected in early 2027.
// The ‘best-kept secret’ insurer
After more than a decade working with motor vehicle partners, New Zealand-owned Provident Insurance is stepping into the spotlight.
// Teen’s talent shines for award
Winning apprentice has “mindset that will help shape the future of the automotive industry”.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Hasta la vista, baby – Figure F.02 humanoid robots decommissioned, T2-style
Decommissioning humanoid robots that are packed with proprietary tech is a tricky thing – you want to make sure none of the expensive raw material goes to waste, but you also need to make sure no one else gets a hold of your tech. The solution? Have your robots hurl themselves into a vat of molten steel, Terminator 2-style.
ONE LINERS
- Wraps come off new NX
- Nissan Pixo, Micra baby EVs ruled out for NZ
- Z Energy owner Ampol to buy Australian charging network Evie
- Tesla Model S passes 3 million km
- CarPoint turns Porsche 944 into GT-K44 shooting brake
- Porsche confirms petrol Macan return in 2028
- Nissan calls time on piano black, and we won’t miss it
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