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Government keeps $50 weekly fuel relief as petrol tipped to stay above $3
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Government keeps $50 weekly fuel relief as petrol tipped to stay above $3

The temporary $50 weekly fuel relief payment will stay after new forecasts showed petrol prices are likely to remain above $3.00 per litre until September.

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Geofencing tech could make speeding impossible, says transport professor
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Geofencing tech could make speeding impossible, says transport professor

Cars could soon be electronically slowed or limited, with geofencing technology making speeding impossible in urban areas, a professor claims.

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2026 Nissan X-Trail range gains cheaper 2WD hybrid, new Rock Creek flagship
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2026 Nissan X-Trail range gains cheaper 2WD hybrid, new Rock Creek flagship

New additions broaden the Nissan X-Trail range at both ends, including a new off-road inspired Rock Creek model.

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Ford CEO expects Chinese carmakers will enter US within 10 years
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Ford CEO expects Chinese carmakers will enter US within 10 years

Ford CEO Jim Farley believes Chinese automakers could break into the US market within the next decade despite hefty tariffs and technology bans.

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BMW recalls cars over fire risk, asks owners to park cars outside
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BMW recalls cars over fire risk, asks owners to park cars outside

BMW NZ says owners of impacted vehicles should not use 'remote engine start' functions or leave their cars running unattended until repairs have been made.

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Mercedes-Benz CEO admits it went 'too far' removing buttons
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Mercedes-Benz CEO admits it went 'too far' removing buttons

Mercedes-Benz will introduce more physical buttons into future models, but it's unclear when this will start happening.

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Top five things to look for when buying a family car
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Top five things to look for when buying a family car

Here are the five most important factors for families to consider when it comes to buying a new car.

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Citroen still committed to NZ despite selling only 2 cars this year
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Citroen still committed to NZ despite selling only 2 cars this year

Citroen struggling through 'lean' sales, but set to stay in NZ with new models coming later this year.

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RUC analysis: NZ's most popular hybrids could soon cost the most to run
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RUC analysis: NZ's most popular hybrids could soon cost the most to run

A shift from petrol excise to Road User Charges could leave some of New Zealand's most fuel-efficient cars costing more to run – here's why.

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