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More Kiwi new-car buyers considering Chinese brands over European – survey
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More Kiwi new-car buyers considering Chinese brands over European – survey

One in three Kiwi new-car buyers are considering a Chinese brand, more than those considering a car made by a European brand.

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2027 Nissan Patrol Y63 range previewed with Australian release
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2027 Nissan Patrol Y63 range previewed with Australian release

While we wait for NZ's Y63 Patrol range to be announced, Australia have just released their lineup, hinting at what models could arrive in 2027.

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Top Gear to return, comedian Jimmy Carr rumoured – report
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Top Gear to return, comedian Jimmy Carr rumoured – report

The biggest car show in the world is coming back, and UK comedian and TV host Jimmy Carr is said to be in talks with the BBC.

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Porsche 911 Challenge turns GT3 into a race car – confirmed for NZ
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Porsche 911 Challenge turns GT3 into a race car – confirmed for NZ

The 911 Challenge is effectively a 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 road car with a rollcage, and it will be offered to Kiwi customers.

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BYD Mako: Brand's first car-based ute revealed in Brazil to slot under Shark
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BYD Mako: Brand's first car-based ute revealed in Brazil to slot under Shark

A new car-based plug-in hybrid ute will join the BYD range in Latin America, but its availability elsewhere has yet to be confirmed.

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2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Electrified Ute
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2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Electrified Ute

The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV offers a superb mix of genuine electric range, on-road comfort, and off-road capability.

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Racy Lexus RX prototype spied, may be brand’s next Morizo RR model
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Racy Lexus RX prototype spied, may be brand’s next Morizo RR model

Lexus looks to be turning up the heat on its popular RX, with a prototype previewing a hot new hybrid that could take on AMG- and RS-badged rivals.

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Labour promises to cancel upcoming fuel tax increase
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Labour promises to cancel upcoming fuel tax increase

“Kiwis should not be hit with higher fuel costs because this Government refuses to rule out a tax grab,” says Labour transport spokesperson.

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Ram 1500 TRX SRT returning to NZ with more powerful supercharged V8 – but they’re all sold
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Ram 1500 TRX SRT returning to NZ with more powerful supercharged V8 – but they’re all sold

Ram's supercharged V8 pickup will return to NZ in 2027, but you're going to have to get in quick if you want a TRX that packs more punch than a Ford F-150 Raptor R.

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