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2027 Freelander 8 interior revealed with a focus on luxury
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2027 Freelander 8 interior revealed with a focus on luxury

The interior of the new Freelander 8 has been revealed in China ahead of the car's full launch.

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Dutch sports car maker Donkervoort taking NZ orders for 780kg, 450kW P24 RS
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Dutch sports car maker Donkervoort taking NZ orders for 780kg, 450kW P24 RS

Dutch company Donkervoort claims the P24 RS is the only production car producing 450kW while weighing less than one tonne.

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2027 Range Rover GT teased: New coupe-inspired EV breaks cover ahead of NZ release
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2027 Range Rover GT teased: New coupe-inspired EV breaks cover ahead of NZ release

Land Rover introduces the fifth member of the Range Rover lineup, with the lower and sleeker coupe-like GT confirmed to arrive in New Zealand in 2027.

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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Off-Road SUV
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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Off-Road SUV

This category recognizes rugged SUVs that deliver genuine off-road capability and the confidence to tackle New Zealand's toughest terrain without sacrificing everyday comfort.

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Toyota New Zealand picks Kiwi brand as EV charging partner
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Toyota New Zealand picks Kiwi brand as EV charging partner

Toyota has teamed up with Evnex as their EV charging parter, Australasia's largest manufacturer of home EV chargers with more than 16,000 units installed across New Zealand and Australia.

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Denza Z9 S electric sedan revealed as smaller sibling to NZ-bound Z9 GT
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Denza Z9 S electric sedan revealed as smaller sibling to NZ-bound Z9 GT

Denza's Z9 GT is scheduled to arrive in local showrooms later this year, but a shorter version unveiled in China could also be offered in New Zealand.

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2027 Smart #2 teased as iconic ForTwo city car returns as compact EV
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2027 Smart #2 teased as iconic ForTwo city car returns as compact EV

The iconic Smart ForTwo is being reborn as the #2 EV in 2026, currently undergoing development testing ahead of a production reveal in October.

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XPeng confirm five-model NZ expansion and hands-free driving tech to tackle Tesla, Zeekr
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XPeng confirm five-model NZ expansion and hands-free driving tech to tackle Tesla, Zeekr

Chinese carmaker XPeng have announced bold plans to expand their lineup in New Zealand, including bringing it's most advanced hands-free driving tech to local shores.

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Soaring fuel prices push inflation above 4% - worst in over 2 years
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Soaring fuel prices push inflation above 4% - worst in over 2 years

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has blamed Trump for the rise, as Stats NZ confirmed petrol prices have soared over 25% and diesel over 70% in the last 12 months.

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