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CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Affordable PHEV SUV
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CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Affordable PHEV SUV

This Choice Awards category recognises affordable mainstream SUVs with a fuel-saving plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Honda NZ list 16 rare heritage cars for sale as Nelson operations close
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Honda NZ list 16 rare heritage cars for sale as Nelson operations close

Honda New Zealand is auctioning off some of its Heritage Collection, with rare locally assembled models, a 7600km Accord, and a sought-after EK9 Civic Type R all set to go under the hammer for charity.

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LDV confirms electric eTerron 9 ute a non-starter for NZ
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LDV confirms electric eTerron 9 ute a non-starter for NZ

Big pure plug-in pick-up not coming to New Zealand after all.

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NZ pricing confirmed for Foton Tunland ute range
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NZ pricing confirmed for Foton Tunland ute range

Foton New Zealand reveals three-pronged Tunland ute line-up with sharp pricing.

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2027 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 revealed with 500kW EV powertrain, 3-second 100km/h sprint
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2027 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 revealed with 500kW EV powertrain, 3-second 100km/h sprint

The first electric CLA from Mercedes-AMG will bring three motors producing 500kW, three-second 0-100km/h pace, and up to 670km of range.

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Volkswagen Group could axe Audi Q5 Sportback, Porsche Taycan, Skoda Fabia in massive model cull – report
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Volkswagen Group could axe Audi Q5 Sportback, Porsche Taycan, Skoda Fabia in massive model cull – report

A reported list of proposed cuts across the VW Group lineup includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda and Cupra models as part of a radical streamlining plan.

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Quicker and cheaper: Updated Polestar 3 detailed
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Quicker and cheaper: Updated Polestar 3 detailed

High-tech electric Polestar 3 EV gets big update for 2026, arrives at dealers in August.

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Is Renault back? Flock of 'brand new' Captur SUVs appear in NZ
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Is Renault back? Flock of 'brand new' Captur SUVs appear in NZ

Questions answered after more than a dozen delivery mileage 'new' Renault Capturs appear on Trade Me.

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McLaren 788HS confirmed for New Zealand with $1 million-plus price tag
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McLaren 788HS confirmed for New Zealand with $1 million-plus price tag

The McLaren 788HS serves as the swansong for the brand's current Super Series platform, and it's going out with a bang.

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