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BMW recalls cars over fire risk, asks owners to park cars outside
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BMW recalls cars over fire risk, asks owners to park cars outside

BMW NZ says owners of impacted vehicles should not use 'remote engine start' functions or leave their cars running unattended until repairs have been made.

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Mercedes-Benz CEO admits it went 'too far' removing buttons
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Mercedes-Benz CEO admits it went 'too far' removing buttons

Mercedes-Benz will introduce more physical buttons into future models, but it's unclear when this will start happening.

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Top five things to look for when buying a family car
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Top five things to look for when buying a family car

Here are the five most important factors for families to consider when it comes to buying a new car.

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Citroen still committed to NZ despite selling only 2 cars this year
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Citroen still committed to NZ despite selling only 2 cars this year

Citroen struggling through 'lean' sales, but set to stay in NZ with new models coming later this year.

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RUC analysis: NZ's most popular hybrids could soon cost the most to run
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RUC analysis: NZ's most popular hybrids could soon cost the most to run

A shift from petrol excise to Road User Charges could leave some of New Zealand's most fuel-efficient cars costing more to run – here's why.

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Nissan Patrol, X-Trail and Toyota factories hit by Japan earthquake
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Nissan Patrol, X-Trail and Toyota factories hit by Japan earthquake

Several auto factories have halted operations after a major earthquake in southwest Japan; the impact on local vehicle supply remains unknown.

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Suzuki Jimny gains adventurous new Horizon variant
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Suzuki Jimny gains adventurous new Horizon variant

New Suzuki Jimny Horizon adds 'adventure-ready accessories' to plucky off-roader.

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Mini Countryman Edition to feature a little more off-roading ability
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Mini Countryman Edition to feature a little more off-roading ability

The new Mini Countryman Edition won't be challenging the Toyota LandCruiser, but it is set to offer smidgen more go-anywhere capability.

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Ram adds 1500 Express Black Edition to local line-up
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Ram adds 1500 Express Black Edition to local line-up

NZ's best-selling full-size American pick-up, the Ram 1500, gets a new entry-level variant.

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