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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe: Extended-range EV announced
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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe: Extended-range EV announced

Hyundai’s first extended-range electric vehicle has been announced outside of China, with a luxury Genesis EREV to follow.

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Wild Denza Z9 GT performance edition breaks cover with hottest Porsche Taycan in its sights
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Wild Denza Z9 GT performance edition breaks cover with hottest Porsche Taycan in its sights

While NZ waits for the 850kW Denza Z9 GT to launch later this year, the company is already testing a wilder performance version in Porsche's back yard.

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Denza Z9GT brings 850kW performance and 9 min charging to NZ
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Denza Z9GT brings 850kW performance and 9 min charging to NZ

The Z9GT represents Denza’s most ambitious model yet, promising high performance figures with next-generation battery and charging technology.

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Is this NZ’s first 850kW Chinese car? Denza Z9 GT confirmed for Australia
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Is this NZ’s first 850kW Chinese car? Denza Z9 GT confirmed for Australia

BYD’s answer to the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is set to arrive in Australia later this year – but will it make its way to New Zealand?

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Chery's off-road brand iCaur locks in first Aus model, NZ expected to follow
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Chery's off-road brand iCaur locks in first Aus model, NZ expected to follow

Chery’s boxy iCaur brand will launch in Australia early next year with the V25 mid-size SUV. The same model expected to lead the brand’s New Zealand rollout in 2027.

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Updates on the table for JAC T9 ute, including a flash new cabin
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Updates on the table for JAC T9 ute, including a flash new cabin

Small updates confirmed for JAC T9 diesel, premium interior rework could also be on the cards.

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Mazda CX-6e priced: new electric SUV to undercut Tesla, BYD, Zeekr
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Mazda CX-6e priced: new electric SUV to undercut Tesla, BYD, Zeekr

Mazda has priced its new CX-6e electric SUV from $58,990, matching the price of the Mazda 6e liftback and undercutting several key electric rivals.

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Next-gen Land Rover Defender EV delayed by at least two years – report
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Next-gen Land Rover Defender EV delayed by at least two years – report

The next-generation Land Rover Defender, which will come with an EV drivetrain, has reportedly been pushed back until the next decade.

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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero reveal date confirmed
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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero reveal date confirmed

The Mitsubishi Pajero is returning, with the new-generation off-roader set to be revealed next week ahead of its NZ launch by the end of 2026.

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