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Chery’s chunky plug-in hybrid ute is coming to New Zealand
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Chery’s chunky plug-in hybrid ute is coming to New Zealand

Is that a Ford Bronco pick-up? No, it's Chery's new double-cab ute and it's heading our way.

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Dreame reveal rocket-boosted EV supercar with 0.9s 0-100km/h claim
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Dreame reveal rocket-boosted EV supercar with 0.9s 0-100km/h claim

The Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition is an experimental electric vehicle that could be the first car to reach 100km/h in under one second.

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New BYD Shark 6 and Seal 06 lead major supply push in New Zealand
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New BYD Shark 6 and Seal 06 lead major supply push in New Zealand

BYD has secured more stock of existing and yet-to-be-launched models as fuel prices push interest in electrified vehicles.

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How European tuning shaped the “timeless” Mazda 6e that will arrive in New Zealand
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How European tuning shaped the “timeless” Mazda 6e that will arrive in New Zealand

Development and fine-tuning of the Mazda 6e Kiwis will experience was spearheaded by Mazda Europe, we sat down with the boss of R&D operation ahead of its arrival.

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Suzuki’s adorable Ignis nearing the end in NZ, at least for now
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Suzuki’s adorable Ignis nearing the end in NZ, at least for now

Suzuki New Zealand looking at options to replace one of its most popular nameplates.

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BMW and Mini roll out app-free EV charging tech in NZ
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BMW and Mini roll out app-free EV charging tech in NZ

New partnership allows select electric vehicles to charge at public stations without the need for apps or cards.

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Suzuki e Vitara falls short of five stars in latest ANCAP test results
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Suzuki e Vitara falls short of five stars in latest ANCAP test results

ANCAP has released assessments for the new Suzuki e Vitara and Audi Q3, with revised ratings for the Audi A3, Cupra Leon, and Nissan Qashqai.

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Local ute segment ‘growing, evolving’ with new customers says Nissan
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Local ute segment ‘growing, evolving’ with new customers says Nissan

New customers with different product expectations reshaping the ute segment.

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Ford Raptor V8 Dakar off-road racer to spawn showroom model
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Ford Raptor V8 Dakar off-road racer to spawn showroom model

Ford boss Jim Farley said his team is still working on a “rule breaking” production version of the Mustang-engined Raptor off-road racer.

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