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Toyota executive wants all Japanese automakers to collaborate amid China's rise
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Toyota executive wants all Japanese automakers to collaborate amid China's rise

Toyota's former CEO, and now head of Japan's association of automakers, is pushing for the country to work together to counter the threat of Chinese marques.

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Ferrari admits it didn't expect Luce EV backlash
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Ferrari admits it didn't expect Luce EV backlash

The Italian automaker thought its first electric model, the Luce, would make serious waves when it was unveiled, but didn't expect such a large backlash.

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Where is NZ’s Ford Ranger Super Duty? Delayed ute launch explained, with no solution in sight 
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Where is NZ’s Ford Ranger Super Duty? Delayed ute launch explained, with no solution in sight 

The capabilities of the Ford Ranger Super Duty have seemingly broken New Zealand's compliance laws. With the ute's launch now shrouded in red tape, we look into what's happened.

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Kiwis asked to shape digital driver’s licences so they’re ‘safe, trusted, and widely used’
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Kiwis asked to shape digital driver’s licences so they’re ‘safe, trusted, and widely used’

The Government wants to bring digital driver's licences to New Zealand, and they're asking Kiwis to help shape the laws around them.

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Digital driver's licences explained: How digital licences, WoFs and regos will work in New Zealand
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Digital driver's licences explained: How digital licences, WoFs and regos will work in New Zealand

Will you still need to carry a physical licence? Can you remove WoF and rego labels from your windscreen? We explain what the new laws mean for motorists.

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NZ's first electric police car to be immortalised in Matchbox miniature
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NZ's first electric police car to be immortalised in Matchbox miniature

Unique BMW i4 NZ Police frontline vehicle achieves tiny-car stardom.

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BYD says it can overtake Toyota without selling cars in the US
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BYD says it can overtake Toyota without selling cars in the US

China's biggest automaker claims it can eclipse Toyota to become the world's largest car brand too, even without selling cars in the US.

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Alfa Romeo teases Tonale replacement
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Alfa Romeo teases Tonale replacement

The successor Alfa Romeo Tonale looks as though it have a sportier body and a new name.

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 range updated with bigger payload
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 range updated with bigger payload

Chevrolet's latest Silverado 1500 update for New Zealand sees the American pickup gain a sizeable payload increase.

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