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Kia EV3 details released
Specs are now available. Kia EV3 – It may seat five, but it has the power to move millions in…
Nicole Van Der Kaay is ready for Paris 2024
Nicole Van Der Kaay is proud to be on the New Zealand squad heading to Paris. The 28-year-old will take part in the individual competition on July 31st and be back in action five days later for the mi…
Solid Advances for New Generation Suzuki Swift
The new generation Suzuki Swift arrives i…
Kia’s getting a ute – and now we know its name
The name of the new Kia Ute has been revealed and will arrive in New Zealand in 2025. Tough, practical and functional, the all-new model will build on the proud heritage of Aussie designed and enginee…
Ingham Dealerships in Taupo Team Up to Support the 2024 Kids Day Out Variety Show
Ingham Great Lake & Ingham Taupo proudly support the 2024 Kids Day Out Variety Show.


Honda CR-V wins NZ AutoCar Family Car and Car of the Year!
the 2024 Honda CR-V has been awarded the two prestigious AutoCar awards.
First Kia EV5 arrives in New Zealand ahead of mid-year launch
The first example of the new Kia EV5, the smaller sibling of the multi award-winning…
Kia wins dual Good Design Awards for EV9 SUV and Infotainment System
Kia has claimed two prestigious accolades at the Good Design Awards 2023, recognising the brand’s dedication to emotive and engaging design as expressed through its transformative ‘Opposites Unite…
Suzuki Vitara Hybrid is Compact SUV of the Year
The Suzuki Vitara Hybrid has been named 2023 Compact SUV of the Year by New Zealand Company…
Civic Type R wins NZ Sports and Performance Award
Honda Civic Type R wins Sports and Performance category at the NZ Car of the Year awards for 2023.
COTY class winner 2023: Honda ZR-V is the best Medium SUV of the year
We love the handsome looks, great built quality and technology, but what has really grabbed us is the application of Honda’s e:HEV hybrid technology – as used in the Jazz hatch, but with more powe…
Kia secures top honours in 2023 Golden Steering Wheel Awards
The new Kia flagship EV9 has continued its awards success with a Golde…
Electric Suzuki eVX Concept Vehicle Points to Tomorrows SUV Designs
The eVX is Suzuki’s first global strategic electric vehicle.
Introducing the All-New Suzuki S-Cross Hybrid: Efficiency Meets Luxury
Suzuki New Zealand is thrilled to announce the arrival of the Suzuk…
Kia EV9 Wins Luxury Category in German Car of the Year 2024 Awards
The three-row, seven-seat Kia EV9 electric SUV, has been selected within the “Luxury” category for the German Car of the Year 2024 competition, encompassing all models with a base price exceeding …
Kia EV9 SUV details released
All-new full size, fully electric, seven-seat Kia EV9 SUV details released ahead of local launch
Mitsubishi Motors to Premiere an All-New Compact SUV
Mitsubishi hold the world premiere of an all-new compact SUV.
2023 Diamond Dealer awards recognise best of the best
Ingham Mitsubishi dealerships achieve recognition in the annual Diamond Dealer Awards.
Kia – Best Manufacturer at Autocar Awards
Kia has been awarded the title of Best Manufacturer at prestigious 2023 Autocar Awards.
Clean Car Discount Update – 2023
Changes to the Clean Car Discount will come into effect 1 July 2023.


2023 Suzuki Vitara Hybrid JLX AWD Review
Kia signed global partnership with The Ocean Cleanup
Kia Niro PHEV wins prestigious Red Dot Award
The Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid has been recognised with a Red Dot Design Award in the cate…
Kia EV9 revealed!
The Kia EV9 will hit our shores later this year, but you can get a sneak preview here.
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