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Budget 2026: What it means for Kiwi drivers - and where the money’s going
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Budget 2026: What it means for Kiwi drivers - and where the money’s going

From fuel costs to new roads, here’s what Budget 2026 means for Kiwi drivers.

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NZ now has 260 new EVs on sale, but most Kiwis can’t afford one - report
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NZ now has 260 new EVs on sale, but most Kiwis can’t afford one - report

The selection of EVs on offer is only getting better, but a report finds the price most Kiwis can afford doesn't match the entry point.

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BYD Dolphin G: new compact plug-in hybrid designed for Europe unveiled
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BYD Dolphin G: new compact plug-in hybrid designed for Europe unveiled

The new plug-in hybrid BYD Dolphin G is the company's first car designed specifically for Europe.

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BYD Shark 6 to gain new 'Crawl Mode' update in NZ as Performance model sells out on arrival
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BYD Shark 6 to gain new 'Crawl Mode' update in NZ as Performance model sells out on arrival

All BYD Shark 6 customers in NZ will soon receive an update, aimed at improving their utes off-road performance.

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Ex-Ferrari boss slams Ferrari Luce EV: 'I hope they remove the Prancing Horse'
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Ex-Ferrari boss slams Ferrari Luce EV: 'I hope they remove the Prancing Horse'

The man who saved Ferrari has said he thinks its first electric vehicle could damage the brand and shouldn't be badged as a Ferrari.

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NZ pricing confirmed for GAC Aion UT electric hatch
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NZ pricing confirmed for GAC Aion UT electric hatch

New Zealand's latest affordable EV arrives in the country.

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2026 Toyota Hilux BEV: NZ range and pricing of first EV Hilux confirmed
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2026 Toyota Hilux BEV: NZ range and pricing of first EV Hilux confirmed

Toyota New Zealand has confirmed range and pricing details of the first full electric Hilux before it arrives in NZ dealerships.

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Ford hits back at BYD and other Chinese brands
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Ford hits back at BYD and other Chinese brands

The Blue Oval brand says it’s not worried about Chinese auto brands, despite their rapid ascent up the sales charts in Australia and New Zealand.

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Ford: Electric tech not capable enough to justify BEV Ranger yet
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Ford: Electric tech not capable enough to justify BEV Ranger yet

"I think it’s really important that we focus on what the customer needs — not just wants but needs," says Ford marketing boss.

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