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2027 Lexus NX: Facelifted Audi Q5 rival spied
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2027 Lexus NX: Facelifted Audi Q5 rival spied

A refreshed version of Lexus' popular luxury SUV has been caught testing ahead of its expected unveiling this year.

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Ford reveals Supercars-inspired Mustang Dark Horse, but not for NZ
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Ford reveals Supercars-inspired Mustang Dark Horse, but not for NZ

Limited edition Mustang Dark Horse with Australian flavour unveiled.

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NZ’s cheapest EV now even cheaper: Dongfeng Box discounted
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NZ’s cheapest EV now even cheaper: Dongfeng Box discounted

Cutesy pure plug-in gets considerable discount that firmly puts it in Suzuki Swift territory.

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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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Chevrolet Camaro to return in 2027 – report
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Chevrolet Camaro to return in 2027 – report

Just over three years after GM announced it would end Chevrolet Camaro production, sources have confirmed it's coming back.

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Suzuki New Zealand to introduce an 8-year new car warranty
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Suzuki New Zealand to introduce an 8-year new car warranty

Suzuki says the longer warranty will boost resale values and give Kiwi buyers greater confidence in its lineup

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Suzuki Swift's one-star safety rating debacle explained: Who's to blame?
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Suzuki Swift's one-star safety rating debacle explained: Who's to blame?

Suzuki's local boss has explained why Australia initially received a one-star ANCAP-rated Swift when Europe got a three-star car.

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World Car of the Year top three finalists announced
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World Car of the Year top three finalists announced

This year's World Car of the Year will either be one of two electric vehicles, or a large petrol/hybrid crossover SUV.

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2026 Audi RS5: Plug-in hybrid V6 out-muscles RS6's twin-turbo V8
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2026 Audi RS5: Plug-in hybrid V6 out-muscles RS6's twin-turbo V8

The new Audi RS5 PHEV serves up a whopping 470kW and 825Nm, and can hit 100km/h in just 3.6 seconds – but it also weighs almost 2.4 tonnes.

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