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2026 BYD Sealion 08: New flagship SUV revealed with up to 900km of EV range
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2026 BYD Sealion 08: New flagship SUV revealed with up to 900km of EV range

BYD has revealed its latest flagship SUV, and it's set for release in China later this year with PHEV and EV powertrains.

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2026 Xiaomi YU7 GT EV revealed as 300km/h Tesla Model Y rival, on sale next month
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2026 Xiaomi YU7 GT EV revealed as 300km/h Tesla Model Y rival, on sale next month

The second performance model from the smartphone maker is a 300km/h grand touring EV packing 738kW, and it goes on sale in China next month.

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Nissan boss says brand just weeks away from hybrid ute announcement
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Nissan boss says brand just weeks away from hybrid ute announcement

Plug-in hybrid Nissan pick-up with 3500kg tow rating could be confirmed next month.

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BMW M2 CS priced above M3 as it lands in NZ, $50k M2 Track Pack announced
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BMW M2 CS priced above M3 as it lands in NZ, $50k M2 Track Pack announced

Pricing for the BMW CS has been revealed on the company's NZ website, just as a hardcore track-focused package is released overseas.

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‘The conversation around EVs beginning to flip’ says power firm
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‘The conversation around EVs beginning to flip’ says power firm

Meridian release stats underlining growth of New Zealand's electric vehicle market.

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Ford F-150 still off the menu for New Zealand
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Ford F-150 still off the menu for New Zealand

Ford's full-sized American pick-up could swim in the same 'buyer pool' as the Ranger Super Duty, says managing director.

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Mercedes-Benz NZ appoints new general manager
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Mercedes-Benz NZ appoints new general manager

Former head of sales steps into famous brand's local GM role.

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Honda cancels radical 0 Series EVs just months before launch
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Honda cancels radical 0 Series EVs just months before launch

The Honda 0 Series EVs have gone directly from hero to zero without passing through a factory or showroom.

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Toyota RAV4 pricing confirmed as local arrival approaches
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Toyota RAV4 pricing confirmed as local arrival approaches

Toyota RAV4 update: New Zealand's most popular car gets fresh pricing for 2026.

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