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Subaru revives dedicated performance division to build fun cars again
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Subaru revives dedicated performance division to build fun cars again

Subaru's growing hybrid and electric vehicle sales have given the company more flexibility to continue investing in performance models.

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Nissan Leaf Nismo revealed with an interesting omission
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Nissan Leaf Nismo revealed with an interesting omission

The Nissan Leaf has gained a Nismo variant, but don't expect to see it in local showrooms any time soon.

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Cadillac to launch three new petrol-powered models from 2027
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Cadillac to launch three new petrol-powered models from 2027

Cadillac has abandoned plans to be an EV-only brand in the US, and will launch three new petrol-powered models starting from next year.

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Holden's old Proving Ground immortalised by Hollywood and a Ford
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Holden's old Proving Ground immortalised by Hollywood and a Ford

Move over, Paul Maric. The Lang Lang Proving Ground was taken over by none other than Liam Neeson for a new film.

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Fuel boss expects $3/L petrol as economists warn pain is far from over
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Fuel boss expects $3/L petrol as economists warn pain is far from over

A chief economist warns "the prognosis doesn't look good" for fuel prices in the near future.

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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Affordable Large SUV
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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Affordable Large SUV

This category recognises spacious, three-row SUVs that deliver maximum family space, safety and comfort for growing Kiwi families.

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More car brands could leave NZ says Motor Trade Association CEO
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More car brands could leave NZ says Motor Trade Association CEO

Brand exodus trend is "very real", could see more legacy carmakers make way for Chinese rivals.

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Mercedes-Benz prices electric GLC, updated AMG SUV range for New Zealand
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Mercedes-Benz prices electric GLC, updated AMG SUV range for New Zealand

Mercedes have priced the first full electric GLC SUV for New Zealand, along with an updated straight-six AMG GLC 53.

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Ford partners with Geely to bolster European range, save Spanish plant
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Ford partners with Geely to bolster European range, save Spanish plant

After years of atrophy, Ford is growing its European range, this time in concert with Geely, which is taking a stake in its Valencia factory and producing cars there too.

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