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Ford defends less powerful new Ranger and Everest powertrain
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Ford defends less powerful new Ranger and Everest powertrain

Blue Oval believes new single turbo 2.0-litre is its most responsive diesel engine yet.

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Ferrari Luce detailed: 30 things to know about the brand's first 722kW EV
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Ferrari Luce detailed: 30 things to know about the brand's first 722kW EV

Ferrari has officially become an electric car manufacture, here's 30 things you should know about the first electric 'Prancing Horse.'

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Chinese commercial vehicle brand JMC confirmed for NZ
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Chinese commercial vehicle brand JMC confirmed for NZ

JMC set to bring "compelling" new ute, van options to New Zealand.

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Hyundai Tucson recalled over braking issue
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Hyundai Tucson recalled over braking issue

Hyundai's popular mid-size SUV recalled over potential driver assistance issue that can lead to unexpected brake applications.

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Toyota Hilux celebrates 50 years in NZ as electric future approaches
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Toyota Hilux celebrates 50 years in NZ as electric future approaches

The iconic Toyota Hilux turns 50 in New Zealand, just as the model enters a new era of diesel, hybrid and now electric power.

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2026 BMW M3 CS Handschalter revealed as ultimate manual send-off – but NZ misses out
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2026 BMW M3 CS Handschalter revealed as ultimate manual send-off – but NZ misses out

BMW goes back to its roots with the final, manual-only, G80 M3, but it wont be making its way to New Zealand.

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Ferrari Luce revealed: first electric Ferrari takes bold design approach
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Ferrari Luce revealed: first electric Ferrari takes bold design approach

Ferrari has finally pulled the covers off its first fully electric car, and it's like nothing the brand has built before.

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Citroën 2CV set for return as stripped-back, affordable $30K EV
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Citroën 2CV set for return as stripped-back, affordable $30K EV

The Citroën 2CV is set to return in 2028 , with the revived French icon set to be priced for less than NZ$30,000.

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This new-car trend needs to stop before someone gets hurt
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This new-car trend needs to stop before someone gets hurt

After more than half a century of relatively standardised controls, car companies are messing with the formula – and they had better knock it off!

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