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More Kiwis searching for electric vehicles amid petrol price hikes
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More Kiwis searching for electric vehicles amid petrol price hikes

Searches for EV classifieds up 142% says Trade Me Motors boss.

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2026 GWM Tank 300 PHEV price and specs
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2026 GWM Tank 300 PHEV price and specs

The GWM Tank 300 will soon be available with either a petrol, diesel, hybrid or PHEV powertrain.

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2026 Forthing Taikon: new hybrid and EV SUV range lands in NZ under $40k
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2026 Forthing Taikon: new hybrid and EV SUV range lands in NZ under $40k

Another new Chinese brand has arrived in New Zealand with a mid-size SUV offering competitive pricing and high equipment levels.

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How Honda aims to fight onslaught of affordable new rivals
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How Honda aims to fight onslaught of affordable new rivals

Japanese brand is holding steady in New Zealand, but is its hybrid first strategy a winning move?

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‘Baby’ Defender Sport will “go anywhere” despite being all-electric – report
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‘Baby’ Defender Sport will “go anywhere” despite being all-electric – report

The first electric Defender will offer genuine off-road capability, according to the director of Land Rover’s newest sub-brand.

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Why the 2026 Mazda CX-5 ditches physical controls
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Why the 2026 Mazda CX-5 ditches physical controls

Mazda says the next CX-5 has too many apps for a single rotary dial to control, but promises its new touchscreen focus won't be distracting.

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Driving the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah
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Driving the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah

The proving ground of Jeep's off-roading credentials is harsher and more visually striking than we could have ever imagined.

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2026 Audi RS3 Competition Limited: five-cylinder swansong confirmed for NZ
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2026 Audi RS3 Competition Limited: five-cylinder swansong confirmed for NZ

Run-out Audi RS3 special edition adds coilover suspension, lots of carbon and a flashy interior – and NZ is getting 10 of them.

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Tesla Model Y L: Longer, six-seat electric SUV locked in for NZ
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Tesla Model Y L: Longer, six-seat electric SUV locked in for NZ

Tesla NZ that it'll launch a longer and more practical version of its Model Y with six seats in total.

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