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Volvo confirms XC60 Black Edition for local line-up
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Volvo confirms XC60 Black Edition for local line-up

Popular premium mid-size SUV gains sinister variant, hitting dealerships this month.

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2026 Cadillac Vistiq price and specs
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2026 Cadillac Vistiq price and specs

The Cadillac Vistiq is arriving here only in top-spec Platinum trim, but still undercuts the Kia EV9 GT-Line.

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The world’s largest motor show starts today, and CarExpert will be there
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The world’s largest motor show starts today, and CarExpert will be there

The organisers of Auto China 2026 claim 1451 vehicles will be on display, with 181 world premieres taking place.

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Cadillac triples NZ lineup with new entry-level Optiq and flagship Vistiq EVs
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Cadillac triples NZ lineup with new entry-level Optiq and flagship Vistiq EVs

NZ auto market newcomer Cadillac is expanding its range with a pair of luxury electric SUVs to bookend the existing Lyriq.

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BYD Seal 06 Touring: PHEV wagon with 1300km range detailed for NZ
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BYD Seal 06 Touring: PHEV wagon with 1300km range detailed for NZ

BYD is set to launch a new plug-in hybrid station wagon with over 1000km of combined range.

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National Fuel Plan explained: NZ's four-phase system revealed
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National Fuel Plan explained: NZ's four-phase system revealed

The Government reveal what would trigger restrictions for Kiwi motorists in the National Fuel Plan.

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First allocation of new Tesla Model Y already sold out in NZ
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First allocation of new Tesla Model Y already sold out in NZ

Tesla's first 6-seater off to a roaring start amid boom in EV interest.

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Ford Escape hybrid and PHEV SUV discontinued in New Zealand
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Ford Escape hybrid and PHEV SUV discontinued in New Zealand

As the Escape leaves local dealerships, Ford will now offer just three SUV models.

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2026 Toyota GR Yaris gains Aero Performance Package in New Zealand
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2026 Toyota GR Yaris gains Aero Performance Package in New Zealand

The GR Yaris hatch gains a suite of functional performance upgrades offered direct from the factory for the first time in NZ.

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