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Ford boss hints at Falcon ute-style comeback
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Ford boss hints at Falcon ute-style comeback

Ford CEO Jim Farley wants a car-based ute that revives the legend of the Falcon ute – while also fleshing out the brand’s growing commercial vehicle lineup.

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2026 BMW i3 full electric 3 Series sedan to be revealed on 18 March
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2026 BMW i3 full electric 3 Series sedan to be revealed on 18 March

BMW’s first Neue Klasse sedan will debut a new-generation 3 Series design and is set to offer more than 800km of range

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BYD Sealion 05 DM-i: New-generation PHEV triples its electric range
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BYD Sealion 05 DM-i: New-generation PHEV triples its electric range

One of NZ's cheapest PHEVs has been overhauled overseas, gaining EV-inspired styling, more tech and significantly more electric range.

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A $150,000 Kia? Hotted up electric SUVs confirmed for NZ
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A $150,000 Kia? Hotted up electric SUVs confirmed for NZ

Rapid Kia EV9 GT becomes Korean marque's most expensive model.

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Subscription services to be the norm by the end of the decade?
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Subscription services to be the norm by the end of the decade?

The local distributor for one manufacturer expects subscription services to become commonplace in new cars sold in New Zealand

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2026 BYD Denza Z Convertible steps out as 1000hp Porsche 911 Cabriolet rival
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2026 BYD Denza Z Convertible steps out as 1000hp Porsche 911 Cabriolet rival

A soft-top version of Denza's upcoming electric coupe has made a fashionable statement in Beijing, and could do the same in Chapel Street.

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BYD sell 80 cars in a day as fuel prices surge in New Zealand
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BYD sell 80 cars in a day as fuel prices surge in New Zealand

BYD says more Kiwis seem to be looking at EVs as fuel prices surge past $3 per litre.

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Ferrari Amalfi loses its top with new Spider variant
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Ferrari Amalfi loses its top with new Spider variant

As predictably as night turns into day, Ferrari has lopped the top off its Amalfi coupe to produce the new Spider.

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Luxury electric vehicle brand ArcFox set for NZ
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Luxury electric vehicle brand ArcFox set for NZ

Auto Distributors NZ set to add another Chinese carmaker to its roster following BAIC launch.

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