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'Where's your EV policy?' Political leaders targeted over EV incentives
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'Where's your EV policy?' Political leaders targeted over EV incentives

EV advocates are urging Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins to back a scheme they claim could save drivers $36 a week and boost electric car uptake.

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Subaru thefts on the rise in one particular South Island city
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Subaru thefts on the rise in one particular South Island city

Police issue warning over spike in Subaru thefts in Dunedin area.

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Xiaomi takes first steps in Australia, bringing NZ launch into view
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Xiaomi takes first steps in Australia, bringing NZ launch into view

The Chinese smartphone giant is preparing for an Australian car launch, with right-hand drive models expected from 2028.

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Suzuki launches Swift GLS as NZ’s cheapest hybrid
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Suzuki launches Swift GLS as NZ’s cheapest hybrid

Suzuki has expanded its Swift lineup with a new $24,990 mild-hybrid automatic, claiming the title of New Zealand’s most affordable hybrid car.

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Luxon vows to 'shoot for 10,000' EV chargers in NZ by 2030
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Luxon vows to 'shoot for 10,000' EV chargers in NZ by 2030

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has reaffirmed the Government's target of 10,000 public EV charge points by 2030, despite the network reaching just 2220 in June.

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Fuel prices become major election issue – what each NZ party is promising
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Fuel prices become major election issue – what each NZ party is promising

From fuel tax freezes to free public transport, here's how each major NZ political party plans to tackle transport costs.

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NZ’s only Chevrolet Corvette Bathurst Edition could be yours for $440k
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NZ’s only Chevrolet Corvette Bathurst Edition could be yours for $440k

The one and only Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Bathurst Edition coming to New Zealand has popped up for sale on Trade Me.

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2027 Zeekr 7X update revealed with more power ahead of NZ arrival
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2027 Zeekr 7X update revealed with more power ahead of NZ arrival

The visual changes might be minor, but the 2027 Zeekr 7X promises more power and a smidge more range.

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Volkswagen pauses Golf EV development amid record $11.7b loss
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Volkswagen pauses Golf EV development amid record $11.7b loss

Volkswagen may be the world's second-largest automaker, but continuing losses mean work on the Golf EV has been paused indefinitely.

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