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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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Electric wagon confirmed: BMW says it will make an electric i3 wagon
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Electric wagon confirmed: BMW says it will make an electric i3 wagon

BMW's commitment to wagons set to continue into its electric era.

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First it was V8s, now Stellantis is bringing back diesel engines in Europe
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First it was V8s, now Stellantis is bringing back diesel engines in Europe

Diesel may never rule the European landscape again, but it isn't completely dead, with Stellantis adding the option to more of its models.

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Volkswagen reveals new EVs in Chinese model onslaught
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Volkswagen reveals new EVs in Chinese model onslaught

Volkswagen is throwing everything at its Chinese model onslaught, revealing the first two of 50 models launching before 2030.

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Michelin claim new ‘Energy’ tyres can boost EV range by up to 10%
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Michelin claim new ‘Energy’ tyres can boost EV range by up to 10%

Michelin say these new tyres can deliver over $300 in fuel savings or extend EV range by up to 70km per charge.

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MG expected to bring two new EVs to NZ by end of the year
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MG expected to bring two new EVs to NZ by end of the year

MG's line-up of EVs could include another SUV and a ute by December.

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Mitsubishi adds new model to Triton line-up, confirms updates
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Mitsubishi adds new model to Triton line-up, confirms updates

New Mitsubishi Triton grade offers more rugged styling for less than 50 grand.

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Ford Ranger returns to the top of the NZ sales charts in ‘strong’ January
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Ford Ranger returns to the top of the NZ sales charts in ‘strong’ January

Motor Industry Association confirms 'strong' results for new vehicle market in January as Ford returns to the top spot.

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2026 MG4 EV Urban: New 400km electric hatch set for NZ
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2026 MG4 EV Urban: New 400km electric hatch set for NZ

MG launches its most affordable EV with over 400km of range, and will be in dealerships soon.

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