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2026 Toyota bZ4X: Updated EV lands in NZ with lower price, more range
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2026 Toyota bZ4X: Updated EV lands in NZ with lower price, more range

A new-generation of Toyota's sole EV has been updated with more range and power for less money.

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The electric BMW i3 is finally here, and the range is massive
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The electric BMW i3 is finally here, and the range is massive

BMW reveals all-new i3, confirms New Zealand details ahead of arrival.

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2027 BMW M3 EV and petrol ‘twins’ to arrive with similar pricing
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2027 BMW M3 EV and petrol ‘twins’ to arrive with similar pricing

BMW knows not every M customer will be ready to switch to electric, so it has committing to offering the new M3 with a choice of powertrains at similar price points.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV's screen-heavy interior revealed
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV's screen-heavy interior revealed

An expansive digital display, a smattering of physical buttons, and 'vegan' leather headline the C-Class EV ahead of its full reveal next week.

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BYD reports first annual profit drop as EV battle reaches ‘knockout stage’
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BYD reports first annual profit drop as EV battle reaches ‘knockout stage’

The Chinese brand’s profits have fallen for the sixth consecutive month, despite knocking off Tesla as the world’s number-one EV maker.

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1399kW EV hypercar maker Dreame announces New Zealand launch in 2027
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1399kW EV hypercar maker Dreame announces New Zealand launch in 2027

Dreame Technology revealed plans to launch its new automotive division in New Zealand in early 2027

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Chery targets long-range driving with new plug-in hybrid powertrains
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Chery targets long-range driving with new plug-in hybrid powertrains

A new generation of hybrid powertrains is coming from Chery, with big claims regarding driving range and performance.

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GWM asserts its dominance in Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge
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GWM asserts its dominance in Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge

GWM has tackled Beer O'Clock Hill in a pair of plug-in hybrid SUVs, with one of them completing the climb even on regular highway tyres.

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Audi A2 nameplate to return as electric hatchback
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Audi A2 nameplate to return as electric hatchback

The newly-announced A2 e-tron is expected be a small hatchback and play a key role in broadening the brand's appeal globally.

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