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Mazda engineers built a V6 MX-5 20 years ago
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Mazda engineers built a V6 MX-5 20 years ago

Although it proved to be a dead end, Mazda's European arm briefly toyed with a V6-powered MX-5 two decades ago.

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BYD Seal 6 Touring PHEV with 1600km range confirmed for New Zealand
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BYD Seal 6 Touring PHEV with 1600km range confirmed for New Zealand

BYD is introducing a new station wagon to the New Zealand market and it's aiming to attract current owners of Japanese wagons.

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World Car of the Year top three finalists announced
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World Car of the Year top three finalists announced

This year's World Car of the Year will either be one of two electric vehicles, or a large petrol/hybrid crossover SUV.

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All-new Nissan Navara arrives at dealerships, gets discount
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All-new Nissan Navara arrives at dealerships, gets discount

Temporary 'factory bonus' offer confirmed for one of NZ's most popular utes.

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Government considering dumping Clean Vehicle Standard
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Government considering dumping Clean Vehicle Standard

Any changes are expected to go to select committee and the public submission process.

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2026 Mazda CX-5 range revealed for NZ
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2026 Mazda CX-5 range revealed for NZ

The full next-generation CX-5 range has been announced ahead of its arrival later this year.

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The EVs that are actually a blast to drive
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The EVs that are actually a blast to drive

Who said electric vehicles had to be boring? Here are some that the CarExpert team find genuinely entertaining to drive.

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‘Baby’ Defender Sport will “go anywhere” despite being all-electric – report
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‘Baby’ Defender Sport will “go anywhere” despite being all-electric – report

The first electric Defender will offer genuine off-road capability, according to the director of Land Rover’s newest sub-brand.

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Nissan quietly axes electric SUV after difficult campaign
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Nissan quietly axes electric SUV after difficult campaign

Following a messy, delayed launch in New Zealand, Nissan has dropped the fully electric Ariya.

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