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ACT promises cheaper cars by scrapping ‘unrealistic’ vehicle rules
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ACT promises cheaper cars by scrapping ‘unrealistic’ vehicle rules

ACT says it would scrap vehicle-emissions, testing and age rules it believes are restricting the supply of affordable used cars and pushing up prices.

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2027 Ferrari Luce priced: NZ's first million-dollar EV looms
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2027 Ferrari Luce priced: NZ's first million-dollar EV looms

Ferrari has confirmed the Luce will become New Zealand’s most expensive EV, with a list price of just under $1 million before options and on-road costs.

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Lamborghini Temerario joins Italian police fleet for life-saving missions
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Lamborghini Temerario joins Italian police fleet for life-saving missions

The Lamborghini supercar plays an important role for Italian police, but not the one you might expect.

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2027 Audi A2 e-tron revealed: Iconic nameplate returns as efficient EV
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2027 Audi A2 e-tron revealed: Iconic nameplate returns as efficient EV

The Audi A2 will return to New Zealand next year as the brand's most efficient EV to date, with a range of up to 645km.

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EVs outsell every other new-car type in Australia for the first time
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EVs outsell every other new-car type in Australia for the first time

For Australia, August 2026 marks a historic turning point – EVs are no longer simply the fastest-growing new-car type; they have become the country's best-selling powertrain.

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Jaguar Land Rover bailout ruled out amid reports of 4000 job cuts
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Jaguar Land Rover bailout ruled out amid reports of 4000 job cuts

Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to slash jobs and cut costs, but the British government said it won’t spend taxpayer funds on a bailout.

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Geely developing 1800kW electric chargers, could launch them overseas
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Geely developing 1800kW electric chargers, could launch them overseas

Geely is working on ultra-fast charging vehicles, and allied to that it is also developing its own ultra-fast charger system.

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New Mitsubishi Pajero won’t replace current Pajero Sport in NZ
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New Mitsubishi Pajero won’t replace current Pajero Sport in NZ

Mitsubishi has confirmed the current Pajero Sport will remain on sale alongside the all-new Pajero in New Zealand, giving buyers a cheaper seven-seat alternative.

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Jensen reveals new Interceptor supercharged V8 track and road cars
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Jensen reveals new Interceptor supercharged V8 track and road cars

The Jensen Interceptor is back, but it's unclear when the track special and subsequent road cars will hit the market.

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