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ANCAP calls for ban on door handles used by Tesla, BYD and others
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ANCAP calls for ban on door handles used by Tesla, BYD and others

The boss of Australasian automotive safety body has called for new laws in China to be adopted here without delay.

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McLaren unveils MCL-HY GTR customer hypercar for Le Mans testing programme
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McLaren unveils MCL-HY GTR customer hypercar for Le Mans testing programme

McLaren has revealed the MCL-HY GTR, an ultra-exclusive customer track car developed alongside its new endurance racing Hypercar.

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2026 Cadillac Optiq price and specs
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2026 Cadillac Optiq price and specs

Cadillac's new mid-size electric luxury SUV is arriving in New Zealand soon, priced from $90,000 before on-road costs.

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2026 Honda ZR-V facelift revealed in Japan
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2026 Honda ZR-V facelift revealed in Japan

A refreshed Honda ZR-V has been revealed in Japan with styling tweaks, deeper Google integration, and hybrid-only motivation.

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Locally engineered GWM SUVs arrive in New Zealand
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Locally engineered GWM SUVs arrive in New Zealand

The local tuning tweaks mean “a more cohesive and assured character” and could give GWM an advantage over its rivals.

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Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years
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Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years

The end date for Audi’s unique turbocharged five-cylinder engine, which traces its roots back five decades, has been set.

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Why Mazda is developing its own hybrid system for the new CX-5
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Why Mazda is developing its own hybrid system for the new CX-5

The next-generation Mazda CX-5 will be joined by an in-house developed hybrid powertrain, rather than another one borrowed from Toyota.

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BYD reveals new battery that can recharge from 10–97 per cent in ten minutes
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BYD reveals new battery that can recharge from 10–97 per cent in ten minutes

A new-generation battery and charger capable of delivering up to 1500kW of power has been announced.

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2026 Suzuki e Vitara: price and range of first EV revealed for NZ
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2026 Suzuki e Vitara: price and range of first EV revealed for NZ

The new full electric Suzuki e Vitra range will include two models and go on sale in April

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