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New McLaren logo pays homage to Bruce McLaren and brand's NZ roots
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New McLaren logo pays homage to Bruce McLaren and brand's NZ roots

British carmaker's rebrand takes inspiration from famous 'McLaren' Remuera service station.

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Nissan rolls out discounts for Navara and X-Trail
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Nissan rolls out discounts for Navara and X-Trail

Nissan's two most popular New Zealand models cop discounts of up to $7700.

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2026 Lexus ES priced for NZ with hybrid and electric powertrains
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2026 Lexus ES priced for NZ with hybrid and electric powertrains

The all-new Lexus ES has arrived in New Zealand with hybrid and battery-electric power for the first time.

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Volvo appoints Skoda boss as its new CEO
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Volvo appoints Skoda boss as its new CEO

Volvo's new boss will have a year to mull over how the luxury brand tackles the differing rates of EV adoption in the US, China and Europe.

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Don't expect a wagon resurgence, says Chinese automaker’s design boss
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Don't expect a wagon resurgence, says Chinese automaker’s design boss

Chery's global design chief is looking at what will come next after SUVs, but he doesn't expect buyers to return en masse to wagons.

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Porsche celebrates 50 years in NZ with one of country's biggest-ever gatherings
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Porsche celebrates 50 years in NZ with one of country's biggest-ever gatherings

Hundreds of Porsche owners and tens of thousands of fans descended on Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre for one of the biggest Porsche gatherings in New Zealand history.

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‘Ultra smart’ electric 7-seater Xpeng X9 touches down in NZ
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‘Ultra smart’ electric 7-seater Xpeng X9 touches down in NZ

Luxury 7-seater EV from China arrives in New Zealand, but how much will it cost?

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BYD hits 15,000-vehicle milestone in New Zealand
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BYD hits 15,000-vehicle milestone in New Zealand

BYD has passed 15,000 vehicles on New Zealand roads four years after launching locally, with the brand now the country’s fourth best-selling passenger vehicle marque.

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Chinese Ford Bronco success could open door to US 4x4 cousin for NZ
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Chinese Ford Bronco success could open door to US 4x4 cousin for NZ

Big Bronco Basecamp sales could convince Ford to finally bring its gruff ladder-chassis Bronco 4x4 Down Under.

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