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• Two-way EV charging trial targets lower power bills

  28-09-2026 23:40 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Up to 100 two-way EV chargers will be installed across New Zealand to test how vehicle batteries can lower household and business power bills while supporting the electricity network. The trial, described as the country’s largest of its kind, will be delivered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and Counties Energy’s national charging […]
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• TrailLite launches NZ-built Roadcraft motorhome

  28-09-2026 05:24 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  TrailLite has launched its new New Zealand-built Roadcraft motorhome, with eight vehicles sold before the production model was publicly revealed. Roadcraft made its public debut at the NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan and Leisure Show in Hamilton and has now entered full production. Prototype vehicles are available to view at TrailLite’s Pukekohe and Christchurch showrooms. TrailLite joint […]
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• Mitsubishi ASX VR-e confirmed for December arrival

  28-09-2026 05:15 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand has confirmed its all-electric ASX VR-e will arrive in dealerships in December, with four variants offering up to 403km of WLTP range. The range opens with the rear-wheel-drive LS at $57,990 before on-road costs, followed by the XLS at $63,990 and Exceed at $67,990. A dual-motor GSR AWD tops the line-up […]
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• Sena clears 90% threshold in 2 Cheap Cars takeover bid

  28-09-2026 04:27 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Sena & Co has cleared the 90% acceptance threshold required to complete its takeover of 2 Cheap Cars Group, putting the NZX-listed automotive retailer on course for full private ownership and delisting.
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• Digital driver licence rejected by 70% of submitters

  28-09-2026 01:51 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Most submitters to an NZ Transport Agency consultation say they would not use a digital driver licence, with privacy, reliability and access emerging as the leading concerns. Public consultation ran from July 16 to August 12, attracting 14,371 submissions on digital licences, online driver licensing processes and electronic alternatives to vehicle labels. Its summary shows […]
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• Bentley unveils new showroom format for its 220-plus retailers

  28-09-2026 01:17 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Bentley has unveiled a new global retail format that will be applied across its network of more than 220 retailers in over 60 markets. The first completed build is Jack Barclay in London. Bentley used the announcement to credit its retail partner for the investment behind the London site. “Strategic investment by our retailer partners […]
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• Wuling has picked a New Zealand distributor, source says

  28-09-2026 01:06 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  A New Zealand distributor has been selected for Chinese brand Wuling, a source has told AutoTalk, a week after its first model appeared in Australian Design Rule certification documents. The source said Wuling had been talking to several potential New Zealand distributors before making its choice, but would not say which company will hold the […]
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