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2026 Forthing Taikon: new hybrid and EV SUV range lands in NZ under $40k
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2026 Forthing Taikon: new hybrid and EV SUV range lands in NZ under $40k

Another new Chinese brand has arrived in New Zealand with a mid-size SUV offering competitive pricing and high equipment levels.

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2026 Forthing Taikon price and specs
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2026 Forthing Taikon price and specs

Forthing have arrived in New Zealand with a single model offered with both a hybrid or full electric powertrain.

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2026 BYD Atto 3: Next-generation electric SUV revealed in China
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2026 BYD Atto 3: Next-generation electric SUV revealed in China

A new BYD Atto 3 has been launched in China with a longer, sharper body, and support for the company's flash charging system.

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Freelander 8 revealed: Chery-JLR brand confirms global SUV launch
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Freelander 8 revealed: Chery-JLR brand confirms global SUV launch

After a 25-year hiatus, the Freelander brand has returned with a new global SUV lineup, and Australian roads are already being used to dial it in.

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Hyundai Ioniq V: Dramatically styled EV debuts in Beijing
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Hyundai Ioniq V: Dramatically styled EV debuts in Beijing

Hyundai is developing new China-specific EV and EREV models, and the Ioniq V is the first model in this Chinese product offensive.

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2026 BYD Denza Z Convertible steps out as 1000hp Porsche 911 Cabriolet rival
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2026 BYD Denza Z Convertible steps out as 1000hp Porsche 911 Cabriolet rival

A soft-top version of Denza's upcoming electric coupe has made a fashionable statement in Beijing, and could do the same in Chapel Street.

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BYD Formula X supercar marks new direction for brand – report
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BYD Formula X supercar marks new direction for brand – report

It appears BYD is edging closer to having an electric supercar ready for production, featuring butterfly doors and a ‘battle cockpit’ for the driver.

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2026 Xiaomi YU7 GT EV revealed as 300km/h Tesla Model Y rival, on sale next month
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2026 Xiaomi YU7 GT EV revealed as 300km/h Tesla Model Y rival, on sale next month

The second performance model from the smartphone maker is a 300km/h grand touring EV packing 738kW, and it goes on sale in China next month.

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Nissan Terrano PHEV and Urban PHEV SUVs revealed
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Nissan Terrano PHEV and Urban PHEV SUVs revealed

Town and country plug-in hybrid SUVs have been revealed by Nissan in China for global export – with their arrival Down Under a strong possibility

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