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• ZenobÄ“ secures $400m to accelerate fleet electrification across Australia and NZ

  23-06-2026 08:47 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  UK-based fleet electrification specialist Zenobē has secured a A$400 million (NZ$488m) financing facility aimed at accelerating the rollout of zero-emission heavy vehicle fleets across Australia and New Zealand. The debt facility, backed by a syndicate of international banks, is believed to be the first integrated multi-site heavy vehicle fleet electrification financing platform established in Australia and […]
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• Eagers’ Karmo investment set to expand easyauto123 vehicle pipeline

  23-06-2026 06:27 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Eagers Automotive’s proposed investment in Australian vehicle subscription provider Karmo is expected to strengthen vehicle sourcing and remarketing opportunities for easyauto123 as the group expands its presence across the broader mobility sector. The ASX-listed automotive retailer recently announced plans to acquire a 17.5% minority stake in Karmo, Australia’s largest vehicle subscription business, with the transaction […]
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• Ford New Zealand extends roadside cover and launches pre-paid service plans

  23-06-2026 06:02 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Ford New Zealand has launched a new customer care package that extends standard Roadside Assistance coverage from three to five years for all new vehicles purchased from 1 June 2026. The changes form part of the company’s broader ‘Servitization’ strategy, which aims to integrate maintenance, warranty, and vehicle personalisation into a single ownership experience. Alongside […]
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• LDV New Zealand signs major partnership with Northland Rugby

  23-06-2026 01:59 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  LDV New Zealand has announced a major commercial partnership with Northland Rugby Union, with the brand set to feature on the front of both the Northland Taniwha and Northland Kauri jerseys from the 2026 season. The agreement, described by Northland Rugby as one of the most significant in the union’s history, builds on an existing […]
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• Vehicle dealers urged to watch for money laundering red flags

  23-06-2026 01:47 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has released new guidance for high-value dealers — including those selling vehicles — on how to identify and report suspicious activity linked to money laundering and terrorism financing. The Suspicious Activity Reporting Guidance for High-Value Dealers outlines when and how businesses should file reports, common indicators of suspicious activity, […]
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• Dealer recounts ‘horrendous’ SH1 crash

  23-06-2026 01:40 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Prominent Palmerston North car dealer and speedway promoter Bruce Robertson has described a fatal crash on State Highway 1 near Hunterville as “horrendous” after surviving the collision over the weekend.
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• Xpeng backs right-to-repair scheme

  23-06-2026 01:00 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Xpeng Australia has reaffirmed its support for right-to-repair legislation, confirming it is working with the Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority (AASRA) to support the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS). The scheme, which came into effect in 2022, requires vehicle manufacturers to provide independent repairers with access to eligible service and […]
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