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Suzuki Swift's one-star safety rating debacle explained: Who's to blame?
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Suzuki Swift's one-star safety rating debacle explained: Who's to blame?

Suzuki's local boss has explained why Australia initially received a one-star ANCAP-rated Swift when Europe got a three-star car.

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Mercedes-Benz VLE: Electric people mover revealed
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Mercedes-Benz VLE: Electric people mover revealed

The Mercedes-Benz VLE people mover boasts bolder styling, a highly configurable interior, and electric motivation.

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91 and 95 petrol prices exceed $3 per litre, more price hikes expected
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91 and 95 petrol prices exceed $3 per litre, more price hikes expected

The cost of a litre of 91 and 95 octane has surpassed the $3 mark and its expected to rise further.

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Mazda 6e: New Zealand spec of first full electric Mazda since 2021 confirmed
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Mazda 6e: New Zealand spec of first full electric Mazda since 2021 confirmed

Mazda New Zealand has confirmed a single-model range for the all-new Mazda 6e liftback sedan.

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2026 Audi RS3 Competition Limited: five-cylinder swansong confirmed for NZ
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2026 Audi RS3 Competition Limited: five-cylinder swansong confirmed for NZ

Run-out Audi RS3 special edition adds coilover suspension, lots of carbon and a flashy interior – and NZ is getting 10 of them.

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96% of electric car owners in NZ won’t go back to petrol, says study
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96% of electric car owners in NZ won’t go back to petrol, says study

An "overwhelming" number of Kiwi EV owners expect to buy another EV as their next car.

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Lamborghini CEO leaves door open for more off-road sports cars
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Lamborghini CEO leaves door open for more off-road sports cars

Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann waited a decade to do the Huracán Sterrato, but he's open to launching a successor.

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Audi says its new 'radical' design language will set it apart from rivals
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Audi says its new 'radical' design language will set it apart from rivals

The German brand’s Concept C sports car will start a design renaissance which will filter down to all models – and set its vehicles apart.

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2026 BMW iX3 pricing to undercut key rivals in Australia
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2026 BMW iX3 pricing to undercut key rivals in Australia

BMW's first 'Neue Klasse' EV will be priced below key rivals when it hits dealerships in Australia.

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