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AA warns NZ petrol prices could reach $4 per litre
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AA warns NZ petrol prices could reach $4 per litre

The price of Brent crude continues to surge due to the war in the Middle East and the price rise Kiwis see at the pump could be significant.

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Kia EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6 recalled
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Kia EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6 recalled

Kia New Zealand has issued a safety recall affecting many of its latest full electric models.

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Toyota Highlander recalled
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Toyota Highlander recalled

Toyota New Zealand has issued a nationwide product safety recall affecting certain Highlander large SUVs

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BYD Atto 3 withstands Iranian ballistic missile strike in Israel, all occupants survive
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BYD Atto 3 withstands Iranian ballistic missile strike in Israel, all occupants survive

A BYD Atto 3 has successfully protected its occupants from a nearby missile strike, and its battery didn't catch fire.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals the interior of first electric 'four-door coupe'
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Mercedes-AMG reveals the interior of first electric 'four-door coupe'

The upcoming all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is looking to meld a driver-focussed interior with a plethora of screens.

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Ford Raptor V8 Dakar off-road racer to spawn showroom model
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Ford Raptor V8 Dakar off-road racer to spawn showroom model

Ford boss Jim Farley said his team is still working on a “rule breaking” production version of the Mustang-engined Raptor off-road racer.

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Lotus Eletre X PHEV: Europe’s first 700kW hybrid is a Lotus SUV
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Lotus Eletre X PHEV: Europe’s first 700kW hybrid is a Lotus SUV

A new combustion version of the Eletre SUV is set to produce even more power than the current EV-only range.

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Bentley Continental GTC: Women-designed one-off convertible revealed
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Bentley Continental GTC: Women-designed one-off convertible revealed

The Extraordinary Women Continental GTC will join Bentley’s UK press fleet before being offered for sale.

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SAIC Z7: New EV is Taycan a lot of inspiration from Porsche
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SAIC Z7: New EV is Taycan a lot of inspiration from Porsche

The SAIC Z7 may bear a lot of resemblance to the Taycan, but it will likely be about a quarter of the Porsche's price.

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