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Resale value, battery life the biggest barriers to NZ EV adoption – survey
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Resale value, battery life the biggest barriers to NZ EV adoption – survey

New report from Trade Me details why some motorists are still shying away from electric vehicles.

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Kiwis still in love with petrol cars despite fuel price woes – survey
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Kiwis still in love with petrol cars despite fuel price woes – survey

Fresh report from Trade Me says 60% of new car buyers are still considering a pure petrol vehicle.

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Smart #2 details leak ahead of Paris debut
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Smart #2 details leak ahead of Paris debut

Key details, including dimensions, power and final design, about the new Smart ForTwo successor have been revealed via regulatory filings.

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Zeekr 7GT, 8X, 9X: Chinese luxury performance wagon and SUVs set for NZ
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Zeekr 7GT, 8X, 9X: Chinese luxury performance wagon and SUVs set for NZ

New Zealand is in line for three new Zeekr models, including the brand’s Porsche Taycan-rivalling 7GT, 1030kW 8X SUV, and flagship 9X SUV.

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Toyota NZ recalls Camry over issue with driver display screen
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Toyota NZ recalls Camry over issue with driver display screen

Toyota's large sedan, the Camry, recalled over screen that 'may fail to display'.

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GWM Ora 5 PHEV Touring revealed in Chinese government filings
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GWM Ora 5 PHEV Touring revealed in Chinese government filings

The Chinese government has leaked an as-yet-unannounced plug-in hybrid version of the Ora 5, supplementing the currently electric-only small SUV.

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2029 Chevrolet Camaro sedan: Holden Commodore SS successor delayed by a year
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2029 Chevrolet Camaro sedan: Holden Commodore SS successor delayed by a year

The Chevrolet Camaro is making a belated a comeback with four doors, V8 power, rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox like the old Holden Commodore SS.

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Mitsubishi ASX VR-e confirmed for NZ: early look at brand’s first EV in a decade
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Mitsubishi ASX VR-e confirmed for NZ: early look at brand’s first EV in a decade

Mitsubishi has revealed the ASX VR-e, the brand’s first new EV to be offered in New Zealand since 2014.

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2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Affordable Mid-Size SUV
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2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Affordable Mid-Size SUV

A thrifty hybrid powertrain, a high-quality interior, a polished drive, and low running costs make the Honda CR-V a standout.

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