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GWM opens order books for new 620Nm turbo-diesel Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha
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GWM opens order books for new 620Nm turbo-diesel Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha

GWM’s new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel will deliver more torque than Ford’s V6-powered Ranger and Everest.

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BYD boss says EV resale values are ‘really increasing’ as demand grows
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BYD boss says EV resale values are ‘really increasing’ as demand grows

Electric vehicles have long been criticised for poor resale values, but BYD says the tide is turning.

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NZ Police and Skoda extend frontline patrol car partnership
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NZ Police and Skoda extend frontline patrol car partnership

The Czech brand’s Superb 'Prime 1' station wagon will continue to serve as New Zealand's Police patrol car.

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Honda still committed to Civic, updated hatch coming this year
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Honda still committed to Civic, updated hatch coming this year

Honda's trusted Civic nameplate to get minor update later this year.

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Volkswagen CEO wants Europe to tariff Chinese plug-in hybrids immediately
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Volkswagen CEO wants Europe to tariff Chinese plug-in hybrids immediately

Volkswagen says Europe is running out of time to respond to the rapid rise of Chinese plug-in hybrids, with Chinese brands now accounting for more than a quarter of the region's PHEV market.

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Government urged to strengthen, not scrap, Clean Car Standard
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Government urged to strengthen, not scrap, Clean Car Standard

Drive Electric says CCS is "our one policy lever for shifting the vehicle fleet" to EVs.

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Government to review $50 weekly fuel relief as petrol tops $3/L again
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Government to review $50 weekly fuel relief as petrol tops $3/L again

91 petrol is likely to officially fall under the $3 mark for a fourth week, however with rises on the horizon, the Government has indicated it may keep support in place.

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2027 Kia Sportage spied testing ahead of NZ launch
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2027 Kia Sportage spied testing ahead of NZ launch

The replacement for the Korean auto brand's best-seller here and overseas has been caught testing in Europe, revealing a key interior feature.

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Volvo increase production of EX60 EV with 810km range ahead of NZ debut
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Volvo increase production of EX60 EV with 810km range ahead of NZ debut

Two new full electric Volvo models are due to arrive in NZ this year and one is already causing a stir in its home market.

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