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Tesla Model 3 price slashed by $9000 in New Zealand
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Tesla Model 3 price slashed by $9000 in New Zealand

Tesla has launched a new entry-level Model 3 RWD in New Zealand, priced from $54,900 before on-road costs and offering up to 572km of WLTP range.

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New Nissan Patrol sales ‘extremely strong’, first 3 months already sold
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New Nissan Patrol sales ‘extremely strong’, first 3 months already sold

'Extremely strong' start for Nissan's new flagship SUV.

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Nissan NZ addresses sales slump, lays foundations for recovery
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Nissan NZ addresses sales slump, lays foundations for recovery

Nissan boss says brand is "very well set to capture the market".

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Aston Martin DBX GT revealed as quieter, more luxurious 535kW super-SUV
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Aston Martin DBX GT revealed as quieter, more luxurious 535kW super-SUV

The Aston Martin DBX GT is a more luxurious and refined version of its 535kW V8-powered SUV, with a quieter cabin and upgraded suspension that retains a 310km/h top speed.

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BYD becomes first Chinese car brand to pass 1000 monthly NZ sales
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BYD becomes first Chinese car brand to pass 1000 monthly NZ sales

BYD has passed 1000 monthly sales in New Zealand for the first time, with 1090 vehicles registered in September as the Chinese brand continues its rapid local expansion.

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Tesla Model Y Performance gets $5000 price cut as production moves to China
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Tesla Model Y Performance gets $5000 price cut as production moves to China

Tesla has cut $5000 from the price of the Model Y Performance as production switches from Germany to China, while other variants gain quicker acceleration and functionality.

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2027 BMW 3 Series priced: Petrol and electric sedan range confirmed from $99,900
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2027 BMW 3 Series priced: Petrol and electric sedan range confirmed from $99,900

BMW has confirmed New Zealand pricing for its all-new 3 Series, with an electric i3 offering over 900km of WLTP range sandwiched between two petrol variants.

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How Nissan hopes to take on Toyota RAV4 ‘juggernaut’
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How Nissan hopes to take on Toyota RAV4 ‘juggernaut’

Sales trends could see X-Trail overtake Navara to become Nissan's biggest model in New Zealand.

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Nissan Pixo, Micra baby EVs ruled out for NZ
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Nissan Pixo, Micra baby EVs ruled out for NZ

Nissan won't introduce a pair of Renault-based, pint-size electric hatchbacks to NZ, even though they're built in right-hand drive.

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