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29 Jul

GWM Unleashes Its Most Powerful Diesel Yet, and Kiwis Are One of The First in Line

GWM’s biggest diesel engine yet is confirmed for New Zealand. The new 3.0 litre turbo diesel delivers 170kW and 620Nm, more towing muscle and better fuel economy for the Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha, wit…

27 Jul

Ingham Tauranga Backs Local Charity Effort for Oasis House and Days for Girls

Ingham Tauranga was pleased to support the Rotary Club of Tauranga Te Papa’s High Tea and Charity Auction, donating a full service voucher and a Chery Tiggo 9 weekend getaway. The sold out event raise…

27 Jul

Introducing the All-New Electric GLC.

Power. Precision. Purity. Everything you thought you knew about electric driving is about to change….

24 Jul

Nissan New Zealand Reveals Pricing for Refreshed MY26 Nissan Z Range

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22 Jul

Jaecoo’s New Flagship Just Raised the Bar for Family SUVs

Jaecoo’s new flagship SUV lands in New Zealand this September. The J8 SHS brings seven seats, a 315kW plug in hybrid powertrain and up to 169km of electric range, all built on a platform developed joi…

20 Jul

Hugely anticipated Kia PV5 Electric Van confirmed for Q4 arrival

One of Kia’s most eagerly anticipated new model arrivals of all time will touch down in New Zealand later this year, with the marque announcing the new PV5 Van will be available from $64,990 when it…

20 Jul

Hugely anticipated Kia PV5 Electric Van confirmed for Q3 arrival

One of Kia’s most eagerly anticipated new model arrivals of all time will touch down in New Zealand later this year, with the marque announcing the new PV5 Van will be available from $64,990 when it…

17 Jul

Jaecoo J5 Hybrid Arrives in New Zealand from August

Jaecoo has confirmed its J5 Hybrid will land in New Zealand from 1 August, priced from $39,990 plus on road costs. Sitting alongside the popular J5 EV, the non plug in hybrid pairs a 1.5 litre turbo p…

15 Jul

Chery confirms Stockman ute specifications

he wait is almost over. Chery has officially confirmed the key New Zealand spec…

13 Jul

From Electric to Diesel: GWM NZ to Add 8 New Models by End of 2026

GWM New Zealand has confirmed up to eight new models arriving by the end of 2026, spanning petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains. The announcement follows a record breaking J…

06 Jul

Matariki Dealership Hours

Our website is open 24 hours a day, however, some of our dealerships are closed on Matariki…

15 Jun

Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Ute coming to NZ

Chery has Confirmed that the all new Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Ute is coming to New Zealand.

12 Jun

Driven Car Guide Reviews the Jaecoo J5 EV: Premium Feels at a Surprisingly Accessible Price

Automotive publication Driven Car Guide has put the Jaecoo J5 through its paces, find out their…

08 Jun

Why Fieldays 2026 Could Be the Best Time to Buy a GWM

GWM is pulling out all the stops at Fieldays 2026, with a stadium-sized activation at Mystery Creek and some of the brand’s biggest ever deals on offer. From free accessories to deferred payments, the…

27 May

King’s Birthday Dealership Hours

Our website is open 24 hours a day, however, some of our dealerships are closed on Kin…

22 May

Brian Kelly Reviews the 2026 Chery Tiggo 9

Motoring reviewer Brian Kelly recently took the Tiggo 9 on a four-day road trip from Tauranga to Whanganui, covering nearly 900km, and came back a fan. As Chery’s flagship 7-seater plug-in hybrid, thi…

19 May

A Bold, Darker Take on the E-Class.

Two new special editions bring a darker, more distinctive expression to the iconic E-Class.

11 May

The Future of Mitsubishi is Looking Electrifying

Mitsubishi Motors’ first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) to be introduced to the New Zealand market

04 May

Suzuki Swift Proves Small Cars Can Achieve 1,000km Range

In an indepe…

01 May

Tauranga Hosts the Nation: Ingham Tauranga Backs 2026 NZ Petanque Club Championships

17 teams from across New Zealand, from Dunedin to Kerikeri, descended on Tauranga on 18-19 April 2026 for the 2026 New Zealand National Clubs Championship, hosted by the Tauranga Bay of Plenty Petanqu…

28 Apr

GWM’s Latest Reveals: Inside the Brand’s Bold Multi-Powertrain Push for New Zealand

GWM has confirmed a second PHEV ute, diesel hybrid in development, and a new V8-focused pe…

24 Apr

Protection Beyond the Purchase: Ingham Extended Warranty

Drive with confidence thanks to Ingham’s new extended warranty protection.

21 Apr

ANZAC Day dealership hours

This ANZAC Day, we take a moment to remember. Please note that some of our dealership hours hav…

20 Apr

Celebrating 4 Years of Partnership with Business North Harbour

We’re proud to announce a significant milestone, our 4th year of sponsoring Business North Harbour. This ongoing partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting the local business community a…

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