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BYD confirms NZ dealer network expansion as EV sales rise
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BYD confirms NZ dealer network expansion as EV sales rise

Chinese carmaker confirms six new dealerships for NZ as interest in plug-ins continues to rise.

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MG 07 electric and PHEV wagon leaked in China
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MG 07 electric and PHEV wagon leaked in China

The MG 07 EV and plug-in hybrid will be available as a wagon in China, but it's unknown if it will be exported to New Zealand.

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Ford moves to rehire veteran engineers after AI falls short on quality
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Ford moves to rehire veteran engineers after AI falls short on quality

Ford has turned back to experienced staff to maintain quality control, after AI failed to improve vehicle quality.

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NZ EV & Tech Expo to combine EV and plug-in hybrid show with test drives
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NZ EV & Tech Expo to combine EV and plug-in hybrid show with test drives

A new expo will put Kiwis in the driver seat of the latest EVs and PHEVs on sale in New Zealand.

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Petrol prices drop below $3 per litre as fuel costs ease in New Zealand
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Petrol prices drop below $3 per litre as fuel costs ease in New Zealand

The average price of 91 has finally fallen bellow the $3 per litre mark for New Zealanders, and economists expect fuel prices to fall further.

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BYD ramps up NZ supply as EV, PHEV demand continues to outstrip stock
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BYD ramps up NZ supply as EV, PHEV demand continues to outstrip stock

BYD moves to secure more stock as strong demand continues for NZ's market leader in the PHEV and EV categories.

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Cupra Raval electric hatchback confirmed for NZ launch in 2027
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Cupra Raval electric hatchback confirmed for NZ launch in 2027

Cupra's smallest front-wheel drive electric hatch is coming to New Zealand next year.

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Mitsubishi wants a modern Lancer Evo, but has no plans for a performance revival
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Mitsubishi wants a modern Lancer Evo, but has no plans for a performance revival

First Ralliart, now Evo. Mitsubishi has said it wants to go back to making 'wonderful' performance cars, but don't expect one to be built any time soon.

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Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs, close four Germany factories – report
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Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs, close four Germany factories – report

With profits falling and Chinese automakers in the ascendency, Volkswagen is planning deep cuts in order to shore up its long-term future.

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