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• Vehicle arrivals reach almost 28,000 units in July

  05-08-2026 02:39 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  New Zealand imported 27,980 fully built-up motor vehicles in July, taking the year-to-date total to 136,214 units, according to the latest Customs statistics. It included 23,718 passenger cars arriving during the month. That total comprised 10,582 used imports and 13,136 new cars. For the first seven months of 2026, New Zealand imported 116,110 passenger cars, […]
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• Chery becomes first Chinese automaker to surpass 20 million global vehicle sales

  05-08-2026 00:23 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Chery has become the first Chinese automotive group to surpass 20 million cumulative global vehicle sales, marking another milestone in the company’s rapid international expansion. The manufacturer, which was founded in 1997, now sells vehicles in more than 130 countries and regions through an expanding network of manufacturing plants, research and development centres and dealerships. […]
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• Mazda posts higher first-quarter sales and profit

  05-08-2026 00:08 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Mazda has reported higher global sales and a return to stronger profitability in the first quarter of its 2027 financial year, with growth driven by Europe and North America. The Japanese manufacturer sold 304,000 vehicles worldwide during the three months to June 30, up 1% on the same period last year. European sales increased 12% […]
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