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MG previews Renault 5 rival and new flagship SUV at Goodwood
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MG previews Renault 5 rival and new flagship SUV at Goodwood

The brand may longer be in British hands, but MG went back to its homeland to reveal a new entry level-model for the European market, and a flagship SUV.

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Hyundai recalls Tucson over air bags that are slow to deploy
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Hyundai recalls Tucson over air bags that are slow to deploy

Popular mid-size SUV recalled over "incorrect" specification sensor.

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Chery Tiggo 8 recalled over potential brake issue
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Chery Tiggo 8 recalled over potential brake issue

Affordable 7-seater SUV impacted by brake pipe issue, more than 100 units recalled.

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Inchape announces general manager of NZ operations
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Inchape announces general manager of NZ operations

Former Rally New Zealand GM takes local Subaru and LDV role.

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BYD Atto 1: New, larger model surfaces in China
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BYD Atto 1: New, larger model surfaces in China

A new, much larger BYD Seagull has emerged in China, but it's not clear if it'll come to NZ as a replacement for the current Atto 1.

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NZ's best-selling EVs, PHEVs and Hybrids revealed for the first half of 2026
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NZ's best-selling EVs, PHEVs and Hybrids revealed for the first half of 2026

Tesla, BYD emerge as biggest winners of electrified vehicle sales surge.

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Volkswagen Group to cut model range in half
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Volkswagen Group to cut model range in half

Tariffs, the rise of Chinese automakers, and the costs of developing both internal combustion and EV models are forcing Volkswagen to institute further cuts.

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Special edition Mini Cooper revealed, confirmed for NZ
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Special edition Mini Cooper revealed, confirmed for NZ

Mini unveils special edition model that pays tribute to its British roots.

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GWM to triple EV lineup with Ora 5 Touring and Jolion Max SUV
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GWM to triple EV lineup with Ora 5 Touring and Jolion Max SUV

GWM's EV lineup in New Zealand is set to grow from one to three models, including a new station wagon and SUV.

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