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2027 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 revealed with 500kW EV powertrain, 3-second 100km/h sprint
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2027 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 revealed with 500kW EV powertrain, 3-second 100km/h sprint

The first electric CLA from Mercedes-AMG will bring three motors producing 500kW, three-second 0-100km/h pace, and up to 670km of range.

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Volkswagen Group could axe Audi Q5 Sportback, Porsche Taycan, Skoda Fabia in massive model cull – report
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Volkswagen Group could axe Audi Q5 Sportback, Porsche Taycan, Skoda Fabia in massive model cull – report

A reported list of proposed cuts across the VW Group lineup includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda and Cupra models as part of a radical streamlining plan.

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Quicker and cheaper: Updated Polestar 3 detailed
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Quicker and cheaper: Updated Polestar 3 detailed

High-tech electric Polestar 3 EV gets big update for 2026, arrives at dealers in August.

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Is Renault back? Flock of 'brand new' Captur SUVs appear in NZ
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Is Renault back? Flock of 'brand new' Captur SUVs appear in NZ

Questions answered after more than a dozen delivery mileage 'new' Renault Capturs appear on Trade Me.

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McLaren 788HS confirmed for New Zealand with $1 million-plus price tag
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McLaren 788HS confirmed for New Zealand with $1 million-plus price tag

The McLaren 788HS serves as the swansong for the brand's current Super Series platform, and it's going out with a bang.

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Chery Stockman diesel PHEV ute: NZ specs revealed with 350kW, three locking diffs, 100km EV range
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Chery Stockman diesel PHEV ute: NZ specs revealed with 350kW, three locking diffs, 100km EV range

Chery have revealed the full NZ spec of the upcoming PHEV ute, confirming it will be the most powerful dual-cab offered in New Zealand.

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Volkswagen's plan to close four German factories rejected by board – report
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Volkswagen's plan to close four German factories rejected by board – report

The boldest and most controversial part of Volkswagen's restructuring plan has been rejected by the supervisory board, and it's unclear what will happen next.

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Fuel prices in NZ may have bottomed out, experts warn increases loom
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Fuel prices in NZ may have bottomed out, experts warn increases loom

Fuel has dropped since June, however experts warn this could be ‘as good as it’s going to get’.

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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Luxury EV
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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Luxury EV

This award category covers premium electric vehicles that combine electrification with luxury, advanced technology, and performance.

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