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// BYD passes 15,000 vehicles in NZ, two thirds of them battery electric
BYD has passed 15,000 vehicles on New Zealand roads four years after launching here, a total that splits 9,824 battery electric and 5,248 plug-in hybrid.
- Driven Car Guide says BYD Auto NZ reaches 15,000 vehicle sales milestone
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// Zeekr NZ’s flagship Auckland showroom will also show off Taika Waititi’s Spotlight artworks
A new flagship showroom for Zeekr NZ will also provide further opportunity to view the 7 Spotlight artworks created by Taika Waititi in collab with the brand.
- AutoTalk says Giltrap opens indoor Zeekr flagship on Great North Road, with 9X, 8X and 001 FR on show
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// Tesla opens reservations for new Roadster
Almost an entire decade after Tesla officially unveiled the second-generation Roadster, it might actually go on sale.
- Stuff Motoring says You can pay $73,000 to reserve the new Tesla Roadster
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// 2027 Geely Battleship 700: 830kW PHEV SUV confirmed for NZ
The wild Geely Battleship 700 has been confirmed for the New Zealand market, with the high-powered plug-in hybrid SUV due to arrive in the second half of 2027.
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// NZ Cheap Cars opens Mount Roskill four weeks after North Shore, with more sites in the pipeline
NZ Cheap Cars will open its next Auckland dealership at 106 Stoddard Road, Mount Roskill, on Saturday 26 September, four weeks after its North Shore site opened on Wairau Road.
// NPDGull appoints Stefan Geertsema as chief financial officer
NPDGull has appointed Stefan Geertsema as chief financial officer as the newly formed fuel retailer expands its network and commercial operations.
// Tower lifts catastrophe cover as reinsurance costs fall
Tower has renewed its reinsurance programme for the 2027 financial year, increasing catastrophe cover while reducing its expected premium expense.
// 2 Cheap bid edges nearer target
Chairman set to receive nearly $92k if offer goes unconditional after accepting takeover offer.
// Armstrong’s inks Ford deal
New owners revealed for John Andrew Ford and North Harbour Ford dealerships.
// Ebbett to create automotive village
Company announces plans to bring nine brands across two dealerships into a purpose-built site.
// Porsche New Zealand takes over Auckland Viaduct for 50th celebration
Porsche New Zealand took over the Auckland Viaduct Events Centre on Sunday September 20 to celebrate its 50th anniversary, with a display of 200-plus cars.
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// Congress Advances Bill That Would Force Your EV To Have AM Radio
A bill just passed the House that would force automakers to put AM radio in every car sold in America—including EVs.
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