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Chinese automakers in talks to buy a stake in Stellantis Europe - report
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Chinese automakers in talks to buy a stake in Stellantis Europe - report

Stellantis has reportedly had discussions with Xiaomi and Xpeng about producing their cars in Europe, and investing in its Euro operations.

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96% of electric car owners in NZ won’t go back to petrol, says study
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96% of electric car owners in NZ won’t go back to petrol, says study

An "overwhelming" number of Kiwi EV owners expect to buy another EV as their next car.

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Porsche’s next GT4 could be a 911 – report
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Porsche’s next GT4 could be a 911 – report

With the 718 Cayman no longer being made, Porsche appears to be turning to the 911 to fill a gap in the GT4 racing category.

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2027 Hyundai Ioniq 3 is a smaller, rounder and more accessible Ioniq 5
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2027 Hyundai Ioniq 3 is a smaller, rounder and more accessible Ioniq 5

Hyundai's smallest Ioniq-badged vehicle yet is an MG 4-rivalling hatchback with up to 496km of range.

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First Ford Ranger Super Duty units arrive in New Zealand
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First Ford Ranger Super Duty units arrive in New Zealand

Ford's new go-anywhere, tow-anything ute lands in NZ. Pricing still unconfirmed.

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BYD working on Ford F-150 rival for Australasia
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BYD working on Ford F-150 rival for Australasia

The Chinese brand is continuing work on a larger ute for local showrooms as the segment grows despite record fuel prices.

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Hyundai and GM's new ute to be based on latest Chevrolet Colorado – report
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Hyundai and GM's new ute to be based on latest Chevrolet Colorado – report

Hyundai is expected to use the current Chevrolet Colorado platform for at least one of its new ute models.

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Nissan Navara’s shock waste program revealed
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Nissan Navara’s shock waste program revealed

Shock absorbers with only a few kilometres of use are being removed and scrapped at the dealership as part of the Navara’s pre-delivery program.

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Nissan hits pause on electric Leaf and axes two SUVs
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Nissan hits pause on electric Leaf and axes two SUVs

Nissan boss says Leaf is on "indefinite hold" for NZ, confirms departure of Pathfinder and Juke.

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