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Omoda Jaecoo NZ expects J7 PHEV by the end of the first quarter
5 days ago · Omoda Jaecoo New Zealand expects to have the Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in local showrooms by the end of April 2025. This bucks the trend set by some locally distributed brands, which have dropped PHEVs from their range in favour of mild and strong hybrid passenger vehicles.
Five-star ANCAP rating for Prado and EV5, one-star rating for Swift
4 days ago · AThe Toyota Prado and Kia EV5 delivered top safety performances in the latest round of local ANCAP safety testing, while vehicle performance differences hampered the Suzuki Swift. Both the Prado and EV5 have demonstrated high levels of safety, achieving five-star ratings against the latest test ...
Vehicle imports down 3.6% m/m in November • Autotalk
Dec 5, 2024 · The number of new and used vehicles arriving at New Zealand ports in November 2024 saw a month-on-month decline of 591 units (3.6%) with a total 15,818 units landing. It compares to a total of 16,409 new and used vehicles hitting the wharves in October, according to New Zealand Customs motor vehicle ...
Welcome to the December issue of AutoTalk • Autotalk
Dec 13, 2023 · In the December edition of AutoTalk we hear from Ateco Group owner and executive chairman Neville Crichton who declares his excitement for the BYD brand which his vehicle distribution company is fully committing to.
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The final Ram 1500 pick-up powered by the Hemi V8 has roared off the Australian production line ahead of a
Finalists announced for the 2024 New Zealand Car of the Year award
Nov 20, 2024 · The latest Honda CRV and MG3 are in pure petrol and hybrid versions. The new Hyundai Santa Fe, the latest Toyota C-HR, the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift, and the 2024 iteration of the Mercedes E-Class are all fully hybrid models, the latter two with relatively gentle mild hybrid assist.
The October issue of AutoTalk is ready to download
Oct 15, 2024 · Air New Zealand has hired former Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala as its new head of brand and marketing. AutoTalk Live, the event for automotive dealers and industry professionals, is now a week from its Christchurch debut on October 22.
Nissan Ariya EV arrives in NZ with pricing and lineup confirmed
Nov 18, 2024 · Nissan’s electric Ariya SUV has finally arrived in New Zealand, its pricing and specifications revealed for the local market. The five-seat electric SUV was initially expected to launch in New Zealand some time ago. However, Nissan NZ delayed its introduction, citing instability in the EV market ...
AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Episode 108 – Express edition
Dec 6, 2024 · Richard Edwards Richard Edwards is one of the owners of Auto Media Group and leads its editorial efforts. Richard has been writing about New Zealand’s automotive industry and dealer community for nearly two decades.