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Tesla to reveal Roadster following near 10-year wait
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Tesla to reveal Roadster following near 10-year wait

Tesla to unveil its much anticipated new Roadster supercar on October 2.

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Jeep, Peugeot parent is learning to build cars at 'China speed' from Leapmotor
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Jeep, Peugeot parent is learning to build cars at 'China speed' from Leapmotor

Stellantis is studying Leapmotor's 14-to-16-month development process, software methods and component integration as the partnership expands beyond distribution.

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'Not many' Chinese car brands will survive, Leapmotor executive says
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'Not many' Chinese car brands will survive, Leapmotor executive says

A senior Leapmotor executive says established dealers, spare-parts support and disciplined model cycles will decide which of New Zealand's newest brands earn long-term trust.

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BMW M reveals six Nürburgring 100th anniversary editions for NZ
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BMW M reveals six Nürburgring 100th anniversary editions for NZ

BMW M is celebrating the Nürburgring’s 100th anniversary with six special-edition performance cars, all of which have been confirmed for New Zealand.

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Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung revealed with 475kW V8
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Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung revealed with 475kW V8

The second model in the German brand’s upscale Mythos range brings more power, ferocious pace and a limited global production run.

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Ford Ranger Super Duty still coming to NZ, but compliance delays push launch into 2027
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Ford Ranger Super Duty still coming to NZ, but compliance delays push launch into 2027

Ford New Zealand says the Ranger Super Duty is still coming to the local market, with the company working with NZTA to resolve its compliance issues.

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Skoda Superb may be axed as part of Volkswagen's model cull - report
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Skoda Superb may be axed as part of Volkswagen's model cull - report

The Skoda Superb car continues to sell well, but Volkswagen's broader troubles and shrinking demand for sedans and wagons could spell its demise.

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CarExpert NZ signs 3-year partnership with Hampton Downs
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CarExpert NZ signs 3-year partnership with Hampton Downs

CarExpert announces new partnership with New Zealand's premier race circuit.

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2027 GWM Cannon priced as NZ’s most affordable PHEV ute
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2027 GWM Cannon priced as NZ’s most affordable PHEV ute

GWM has revealed pricing for its new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid ute, with the 310kW dual-cab undercutting key rivals and offering up to 115km of electric range.

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