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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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Updated BMW 7 Series super sedan pricing, timing confirmed
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Updated BMW 7 Series super sedan pricing, timing confirmed

BMW's $300,000 luxury flagship set for local arrival later this year.

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McLaren Artura 1000GP:  Bruce McLaren's legacy honoured with ultra-rare Artura
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McLaren Artura 1000GP: Bruce McLaren's legacy honoured with ultra-rare Artura

McLaren celebrate 1000 F1 starts with special Artura, set to be one of the rarest cars they have ever produced.

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Commerce Commission takes BP to court over alleged fuel discount failures
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Commerce Commission takes BP to court over alleged fuel discount failures

A Commerce Commission investigation found New Zealand customers had not received the advertised fuel discounts.

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AC Cobra GT Coupe debuts as hardtop supercharged V8 grand tourer
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AC Cobra GT Coupe debuts as hardtop supercharged V8 grand tourer

AC have revealed the first fixed-roof Cobra to go into production with a top speed of 320km/h.

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2027 Bentley Flying Spur updated with new look and 500kW S variant
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2027 Bentley Flying Spur updated with new look and 500kW S variant

The updated Bentley Flying Spur gains 500kW of hybrid power, a new look S variant and an optional $56k audio system.

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