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From pavement to the playground - over $1m in Tyrewise funding allocated
Thursday, 01 October 2026
Tyrewise – New Zealand’s national tyre stewardship scheme – has announced its first tranche of funding recipients, who collectively receive more than $1.2m for projects that aim to give Kiwis’ old
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New lane use rules from 1 October
Thursday, 01 October 2026
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding people of new rules coming into effect from tomorrow (1 October) for the use of New Zealand's roads, footpaths and cycle lanes.
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All-electric Mitsubishi ASX VR-e brings more to the EV market
Saturday, 26 September 2026
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has confirmed pricing and full specification for its all-electric ASX VR-e, with the new four-model range arriving in dealerships in December.
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4,000 crash tests and counting: GWM reaches a major safety milestone
Saturday, 26 September 2026
Crashing 4,000 vehicles might sound destructive, but for GWM it represents years of engineering, testing and investment dedicated to making its vehicles safer.
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ARCHIBALDS OPENS REFURBISHED SHOWROOM IN CHRISTCHURCH
Saturday, 26 September 2026
The multi-million-dollar redevelopment marks the next chapter for a Christchurch business with roots stretching back to 1918.
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Zeekr New Zealand Opens Flagship Retail Space in Auckland
Monday, 21 September 2026
Zeekr’s bold design, advanced technology and growing model range will have a new home in Auckland, with Giltrap Zeekr officially opening to the public at 137 Great North Road on Friday 25 September
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GWM EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP BY FURTHER THREE YEARS
Thursday, 03 September 2026
GWM has signed a three-year extension as the One New Zealand Warriors’ official automotive partner.
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NZ Price and key specifications for all-new Nissan Patrol
Thursday, 03 September 2026
Nissan New Zealand today announced pricing and key specifications for the all-new Nissan Patrol, with a four-grade range opening at $120,990 MSRP. At just $2,000 more than the outgoing Y62 Patrol,
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NZ Has Its First Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Rental Fleet
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
For the first time, New Zealand business customers can rent a Toyota Mirai through Ezi Car Rental and see what it's like to go places with hydrogen, all from Palmerston North Airport.
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A New Home for Volkswagen and Škoda on the North Shore
Monday, 17 August 2026
Giltrap Group will take over retail representation of Volkswagen and Škoda on Auckland's North Shore from 1 October, bringing the Volkswagen Group's brands together in the heart of the North Shore.
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Zero-interest loans accelerate EV charger rollout
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
The Government is pushing ahead with its drive to deliver 10,000 public electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2030, opening a second round of zero-interest loans to encourage private sector investment
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MMNZ confirms arrival of all-electric ASX VR-e
Monday, 10 August 2026
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has confirmed the Q4 2026 arrival of an all-new ASX VR-e battery electric vehicle (BEV) range, broadening customer choice across its expanding line-up.
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Nissan NZ expands X-TRAIL range
Monday, 03 August 2026
Nissan New Zealand has expanded its top-selling X-TRAIL range with two new front-wheel-drive e-POWER hybrid variants and the debut of two adventure-focused Rock Creek grades, broadening the appeal
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GWM's 3L Diesel Powertrain built for ANZ
Friday, 31 July 2026
GWM has opened expressions of interest for its all-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, set to make its global debut in New Zealand and Australia this September as part of significant upgrades to the Tank
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NZ Police and Škoda NZ Extend Successful Fleet Partnership
Friday, 31 July 2026
Škoda New Zealand is proud to announce the extension of its fleet partnership with the New Zealand Police, continuing a successful collaboration that began four years ago.
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Inchcape to cease LDV distribution in New Zealand
Thursday, 23 July 2026
Shocking news from NZ's LDV distributor Inchcape:
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Growing support for automotive choice of repairer law to protect motorists' right to choose
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
The New Zealand Choice of Repairer Industry Leaders Group have welcomed growing industry and public support for a Choice of Repairer law, saying the case for reform has never been stronger and Parl
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Toyota selects local brand Evnex as EV charging partner
Monday, 20 July 2026
Toyota New Zealand and its luxury brand, Lexus, are accelerating their electrified mobility journey, naming New Zealand manufacturer
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Inchcape to End KGM Brand Distribution in New Zealand
Thursday, 02 July 2026
Inchcape has announced that it will cease its distribution of the KGM brand in New Zealand following a joint decision with its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner, KGM.
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Forthing NZ adds 2 new Dealerships
Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Forthing NZ is going further, faster. The brand has just landed two major new dealer partners - Winger Motors on Auckland's North Shore and Ebbetts in Tauranga
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BMW's Fifth-Generation X5 Gets 5 Powertrain Options
Wednesday, 01 July 2026
The automotive world has been waiting, and BMW has finally delivered. The all-new fifth-generation BMW X5 is here, and it's bringing more innovation, choice, and sophistication than ever before.
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Toyota Celebrates 60 Years in New Zealand
Sunday, 28 June 2026
Toyota New Zealand is marking 60 years in Aotearoa in 2026, reflecting on six decades of supporting the people, industries and communities that have helped shape modern New Zealand.
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Ford New Zealand Drives 'Servitization' Strategy
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Beyond the Showroom: Ford New Zealand Drives 'Servitization' Strategy with New 5-Year Care and Pre-Paid Service Plans
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Nissan Qashqai’s new e-POWER demonstrates real-world efficiency
Monday, 01 June 2026
To demonstrate the real-world efficiency of Nissan’s latest e-POWER hybrid technology, the 2026 Nissan Qashqai set out to complete a lap of Tasmania on a single tank of fuel.
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JAC T9 PHEV Ute: Kiwi Testing Almost Complete. Numbers In.
Monday, 01 June 2026
True to the same "Tested By Kiwis, For Kiwis" philosophy behind the Diesel T9, JAC's New Zealand team have put the T9 PHEV through its paces across real Kiwi terrain - tarmac, back roads, towing, h
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Mercedes-Benz “140 Years. 140 Places” global tour arrives in New Zealand this June.
Monday, 01 June 2026
A trans-continental journey celebrating 140 years of innovation reaches New Zealand Auckland – Mercedes-Benz is marking 140 years of automotive innovation with an extraordinary global journey: “140
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Toyota NZ continues 21 Year Streak as NZ's Most Trusted Car Brand
Friday, 01 May 2026
For 21 consecutive years, Kiwi drivers have voted Toyota their Most Trusted Car Brand in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards.
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BMW Group and ChargeNet simplify EV charging with Plug & Charge
Monday, 27 April 2026
Drivers of BMW and MINI electric vehicles will be first in the country to have access to a convenient new charging solution following a collaboration between BMW Group New Zealand and leading EV ch
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Nissan Appoints Sriram Padmanabhan as Country Head of New Zealand
Thursday, 02 April 2026
Nissan Oceania has announced the appointment of Sriram (Sri) Padmanabhan as country head of Nissan New Zealand, effective 27 April 2026, with transition commencing 1 April.
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Nissan launches Nissan MORE Ownership Program
Wednesday, 01 April 2026
Nissan launches Nissan MORE Ownership Program with New Zealand’s Only 10 Year / 300,000km Warranty
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