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Toyota celebrates 60 years in New Zealand: From local assembly to market leader
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Toyota celebrates 60 years in New Zealand: From local assembly to market leader

New Zealand's market-leading automaker celebrates 60 years of operation. We look back at its history from humble beginnings, to local assembly lines.

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Would you pay $363k for "the real last HSV V8"?
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Would you pay $363k for "the real last HSV V8"?

HSV wanted to put a V8-powered Ranger Raptor rival into production but only ended up building one. Now you can buy it.

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New Hyundai i20 revealed with larger dimensions, SUV-inspired styling
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New Hyundai i20 revealed with larger dimensions, SUV-inspired styling

Hyundai has launched a new i20 overseas with a fresh SUV-inspired design and updated tech.

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When will fuel get cheaper? What US-Iran deal means for Kiwi motorists
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When will fuel get cheaper? What US-Iran deal means for Kiwi motorists

A US-Iran peace deal is an important first step – but economists, fuel analysts and the Government say don't expect instant relief.

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Our ratings sucked, so we are changing them
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Our ratings sucked, so we are changing them

We're changing our review ratings system to make it more transparent and more data-driven, to better help you choose your next new car.

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2026 GWM ORA 5 electric SUV arrives in NZ as brand targets EV growth
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2026 GWM ORA 5 electric SUV arrives in NZ as brand targets EV growth

The GWM ORA 5 has landed in New Zealand, positioned as one of the most affordable electric SUVs in NZ and undercutting key Chinese rivals.

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2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 and GLS63 updated with future-proofed V8
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2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 and GLS63 updated with future-proofed V8

A new-generation V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft will unleash a guttural soundtrack while enabling the refreshed flagship SUVs to meet tightening emissions laws.

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Koenigsegg sets new quarter-mile speed record for production cars
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Koenigsegg sets new quarter-mile speed record for production cars

Despite the lack of all-wheel drive or electric motors, Koenigsegg have made the world's fastest production car with a rear-wheel drive V8.

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Porsche 911 'will not become electric' - CEO
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Porsche 911 'will not become electric' - CEO

A battery-electric version of Porsche’s iconic sports car has been ruled out by the brand’s CEO.

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