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Toyota New Zealand picks Kiwi brand as EV charging partner
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Toyota New Zealand picks Kiwi brand as EV charging partner

Toyota has teamed up with Evnex as their EV charging parter, Australasia's largest manufacturer of home EV chargers with more than 16,000 units installed across New Zealand and Australia.

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Denza Z9 S electric sedan revealed as smaller sibling to NZ-bound Z9 GT
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Denza Z9 S electric sedan revealed as smaller sibling to NZ-bound Z9 GT

Denza's Z9 GT is scheduled to arrive in local showrooms later this year, but a shorter version unveiled in China could also be offered in New Zealand.

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2027 Smart #2 teased as iconic ForTwo city car returns as compact EV
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2027 Smart #2 teased as iconic ForTwo city car returns as compact EV

The iconic Smart ForTwo is being reborn as the #2 EV in 2026, currently undergoing development testing ahead of a production reveal in October.

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XPeng confirm five-model NZ expansion and hands-free driving tech to tackle Tesla, Zeekr
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XPeng confirm five-model NZ expansion and hands-free driving tech to tackle Tesla, Zeekr

Chinese carmaker XPeng have announced bold plans to expand their lineup in New Zealand, including bringing it's most advanced hands-free driving tech to local shores.

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Soaring fuel prices push inflation above 4% - worst in over 2 years
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Soaring fuel prices push inflation above 4% - worst in over 2 years

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has blamed Trump for the rise, as Stats NZ confirmed petrol prices have soared over 25% and diesel over 70% in the last 12 months.

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First examples of Honda’s next EV arrive in NZ
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First examples of Honda’s next EV arrive in NZ

Pint-sized Honda Super-One EVs touch down, go on sale in August.

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Updated Zeekr X EV with improved charging priced for NZ
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Updated Zeekr X EV with improved charging priced for NZ

Zeekr's quirky looking compact crossover gains a host of updates and new local pricing.

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Kia NZ locks in electric van rollout with PV5 Cargo, Passenger
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Kia NZ locks in electric van rollout with PV5 Cargo, Passenger

Kia has confirmed no fewer than six electric vans are headed to New Zealand over the coming years.

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2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class retraces NZ's motoring history on 3800km anniversary tour
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2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class retraces NZ's motoring history on 3800km anniversary tour

The latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class has completed over 3000km across New Zealand, meeting some of the country's earliest Benz models dating back to the 1800s.

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