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NZ Government reveal $50 a week relief payment in fuel crisis response
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NZ Government reveal $50 a week relief payment in fuel crisis response

The Government has announced measures to help some Kiwi families pay the price at the pump

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Why Mazda is developing its own hybrid system for the new CX-5
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Why Mazda is developing its own hybrid system for the new CX-5

The next-generation Mazda CX-5 will be joined by an in-house developed hybrid powertrain, rather than another one borrowed from Toyota.

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Another former Holden engineer to tune yet another new Chinese ute
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Another former Holden engineer to tune yet another new Chinese ute

The upcoming JAC Hunter plug-in hybrid ute is undergoing local chassis development led by Multimatic’s Michael Barber.

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First allocation of new Tesla Model Y already sold out in NZ
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First allocation of new Tesla Model Y already sold out in NZ

Tesla's first 6-seater off to a roaring start amid boom in EV interest.

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New BYD Shark 6 and Seal 06 lead major supply push in New Zealand
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New BYD Shark 6 and Seal 06 lead major supply push in New Zealand

BYD has secured more stock of existing and yet-to-be-launched models as fuel prices push interest in electrified vehicles.

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Kiwi conquers Defender Trophy Asia Pacific qualification
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Kiwi conquers Defender Trophy Asia Pacific qualification

Adventurer Charlie Murray and the granddaughter of Sir Edmund Hillary win top awards at the revived Defender Trophy challenge.

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BMW tuner AC Schnitzer will shutdown by end of 2026
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BMW tuner AC Schnitzer will shutdown by end of 2026

The current incarnation of BMW tuner AC Schnitzer will be shut down by end of the 2026, but the brand may live on in new hands.

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Government approves $52m in funding for 2500 new EV chargers
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Government approves $52m in funding for 2500 new EV chargers

More than $50m in zero-interest loans awarded to ChargeNet and Meridian for EV charger projects.

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Hyundai and GM's new ute to be based on latest Chevrolet Colorado – report
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Hyundai and GM's new ute to be based on latest Chevrolet Colorado – report

Hyundai is expected to use the current Chevrolet Colorado platform for at least one of its new ute models.

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