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Tired of your car constantly beeping? ANCAP is too
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Tired of your car constantly beeping? ANCAP is too

ANCAP's updated guidance states that well-designed active safety systems should support motorists "not irritate them".

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2027 BYD Atto 3 Evo priced: EV SUV updated with up to 510km range, 330kW flagship
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2027 BYD Atto 3 Evo priced: EV SUV updated with up to 510km range, 330kW flagship

The BYD Atto 3 Evo range is set to arrive in New Zealand with more range, faster charging and significantly more performance, including a new all-wheel-drive flagship capable of 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds.

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Fuel excise tax increase likely if National re-elected, says Luxon
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Fuel excise tax increase likely if National re-elected, says Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the Government is unlikely to increase fuel excise on January 1, but admits a rise is likely later in its term to help fund New Zealand’s roads.

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Ford Fathom: New budget electric ute named and priced
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Ford Fathom: New budget electric ute named and priced

The new affordable dual-cab ute will be Ford’s cheapest electric vehicle when it goes on sale in the US in 2027, and could make its way to Australia.

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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero: Everything we know about the new flagship off-road SUV
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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero: Everything we know about the new flagship off-road SUV

What to expect when Mitsubishi’s born-again Pajero off-roader makes its world debut in Japan next month.

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Ranking the five cheapest mid-size SUVs on sale in NZ
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Ranking the five cheapest mid-size SUVs on sale in NZ

Comparing the cheapest SUVs from one of the most cut-throat segments in the new-car market.

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2027 Mercedes-AMG GT53 revealed as longest-range version of new EV sedan
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2027 Mercedes-AMG GT53 revealed as longest-range version of new EV sedan

Mercedes-AMG's new entry-level GT 4-Door Coupe has the wild looks of its more expensive siblings but with less power and more range.

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GWM doubles down on plug-in hybrid utes with new Cannon Hi4-T
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GWM doubles down on plug-in hybrid utes with new Cannon Hi4-T

GMW say the new Cannon Hi4-T PHEV “will become one of New Zealand’s most affordable plug-in hybrid utes” when it arrives.

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NZ Police confirms BYD Shark 6 under evaluation for disaster response
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NZ Police confirms BYD Shark 6 under evaluation for disaster response

NZ Police sees potential for the BYD Shark 6 PHEV and other EVs to power emergency response during disasters and search and rescue operations.

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