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Audi Nuvolari revealed as 736kW hybrid supercar and spiritual R8 successor
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Audi Nuvolari revealed as 736kW hybrid supercar and spiritual R8 successor

Audi have unexpectedly unveiled a limited-run R8 successor with Lamborghini underpinnings and active aero derived from Formula 1.

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Denza OTA update boosts towing, off-road capability for NZ B5 and B8 owners
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Denza OTA update boosts towing, off-road capability for NZ B5 and B8 owners

First update for Kiwi Denza owners is designed to improve real-world capability, particularly for owners who tow or venture off-road.

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Toyota Hilux BEV, Subaru EVs earn five stars as BMW small cars fall short
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Toyota Hilux BEV, Subaru EVs earn five stars as BMW small cars fall short

The first electric Hilux and a pair of new Subaru EVs earn top marks in the latest round of ANCAP testing.

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Honda adds new Hybrid RS model to HR-V line-up
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Honda adds new Hybrid RS model to HR-V line-up

Honda's cheapest SUV gains racy new RS flagship amid range reshuffle.

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EV and hybrid sales surge continues in New Zealand
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EV and hybrid sales surge continues in New Zealand

New Zealand EV sales up almost 350%, sales jump "now more than a one-month movement" says association.

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Budget 2026: What’s missing for motorists as EV support continues to unwind
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Budget 2026: What’s missing for motorists as EV support continues to unwind

From the end of the Clean Car Discount and a lack of charging infrastructure funding, the Government’s gradual retreat from EV support continues.

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Rolls-Royce Spectre: NZ's most expensive EV updated with more range, power, and options
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Rolls-Royce Spectre: NZ's most expensive EV updated with more range, power, and options

The Spectre Series II has received minor exterior upgrades, but a big boost to range and the options list.

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Peugeot, Opel models recalled over doors that might not work
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Peugeot, Opel models recalled over doors that might not work

Mixture of European models recalled over "unexpected deactivation of the interior door handles".

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BYD 'is very open' to manufacturing cars in Australia
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BYD 'is very open' to manufacturing cars in Australia

The Chinese EV giant says Australian production is possible, but only after it focuses on growing sales and meeting customer demand.

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