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Volkswagen ID. Cross: First details of T-Cross-sized electric SUV revealed
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Volkswagen ID. Cross: First details of T-Cross-sized electric SUV revealed

Volkswagen will wade into the sub-€30,000 EV market with the ID. Cross SUV seen here, and the closely related ID. Polo hatch.

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Suzuki Swift returns 3.0L/100km, 1100+km range in test result
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Suzuki Swift returns 3.0L/100km, 1100+km range in test result

The small Suzuki Swift was tested on New Zealand roads and returned fuel consumption figures well below its official ratings.

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Audi EVs recalled over potential braking issue
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Audi EVs recalled over potential braking issue

Audi e-tron and Q8 e-tron impacted by local recall notice.

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GWM ORA 5: New electric SUV model set for NZ from $36,990
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GWM ORA 5: New electric SUV model set for NZ from $36,990

GWM announce a new small full electric SUV is coming to New Zealand with sharp pricing and updated technology.

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2026 ANCAP safety protocols are here: What you need to know
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2026 ANCAP safety protocols are here: What you need to know

New, simpler safety protocols have officially come into effect designed to ensure safety systems don't distract drivers.

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NZ Government reveal $50 a week relief payment in fuel crisis response
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NZ Government reveal $50 a week relief payment in fuel crisis response

The Government has announced measures to help some Kiwi families pay the price at the pump

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2026 Ferrari 849 Testarossa review
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2026 Ferrari 849 Testarossa review

Nobody asked for a faster SF90, but the 849 Testarossa is not just quicker, it's also significantly more refined in every respect.

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Tesla vehicles get controversial Grok AI assistant in New Zealand
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Tesla vehicles get controversial Grok AI assistant in New Zealand

xAI's controversial chatbot is now being rolled out to New Zealand-market Tesla vehicles, starting from this week.

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Subaru reveals limited edition WRX for New Zealand
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Subaru reveals limited edition WRX for New Zealand

Subaru confirms latest limited edition WRX 6-speed manual release, just 10 produced.

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