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Jensen reveals new Interceptor supercharged V8 track and road cars
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Jensen reveals new Interceptor supercharged V8 track and road cars

The Jensen Interceptor is back, but it's unclear when the track special and subsequent road cars will hit the market.

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Board approves Volkswagen's plan to halve model range, cut jobs and maybe close factories
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Board approves Volkswagen's plan to halve model range, cut jobs and maybe close factories

Despite earlier misgivings, unions have approved Volkswagen's sweeping restructuring plans, which could see four German factories closed or sold.

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2027 Kia Sportage spied testing with more angular look
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2027 Kia Sportage spied testing with more angular look

Kia’s next-generation Toyota RAV4 rival has been caught hot-weather testing with a boxier new look, ahead of its expected Australian arrival in 2027.

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Zeekr 7X getting larger battery, range boost expected
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Zeekr 7X getting larger battery, range boost expected

Zeekr is adding a new battery to its 7X electric SUV, but it's unclear when it'll come here – and when we'll get other upgrades already made to the Chinese-market version.

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Mitsubishi Pajero family to expand with two smaller SUVs
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Mitsubishi Pajero family to expand with two smaller SUVs

Mitsubishi has confirmed new 'compact and small SUVs' to sit under the Pajero, sharing its name.

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Subaru confirms Trailseeker electric crossover for NZ market
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Subaru confirms Trailseeker electric crossover for NZ market

Subaru's quickest production car to date announced, but NZ to miss out on other EVs.

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Mitsubishi Pajero, Triton hybrids coming – but not for a while
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Mitsubishi Pajero, Triton hybrids coming – but not for a while

Mitsubishi recently invested in electrified vehicle production at its Thai facility. Now it says it's developing hybrids for its ladder-frame models.

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NZ dealer sells 100th Herrod Performance Ford Ranger Raptor
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NZ dealer sells 100th Herrod Performance Ford Ranger Raptor

Team Hutchinson Ford in Christchurch has completed its 100th Ranger Raptor build, with the Herrod Performance package boosting the output of Ford’s performance ute to 380kW and 780Nm.

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Volkswagen to kill off Seat as part of restructuring – report
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Volkswagen to kill off Seat as part of restructuring – report

Volkswagen's dramatic restructuring, which will see models cut, jobs lost and factories closed, is about to claim its first brand.

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