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EVs and PHEVs now make up more than a quarter of NZ new-car sales
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EVs and PHEVs now make up more than a quarter of NZ new-car sales

Despite shipping delays, NZ's shift into electrified cars continues, with BEVs and PHEVs accounting for over a quarter of the passenger market year to date.

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Passenger car sales up, ute sales down in strong August
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Passenger car sales up, ute sales down in strong August

Toyota leads the new-vehicle market in a big month for the passenger SUV segment.

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2026 MG4 EV Urban: New 400km electric hatch set for NZ
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2026 MG4 EV Urban: New 400km electric hatch set for NZ

MG launches its most affordable EV with over 400km of range, and will be in dealerships soon.

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BYD Seal 6, MG4 EV Urban, Tesla Model Y L, Skoda Octavia earn five-star ANCAP ratings
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BYD Seal 6, MG4 EV Urban, Tesla Model Y L, Skoda Octavia earn five-star ANCAP ratings

Four different carmakers have all scored tops marks from ANCAP in the latest round of safety testing.

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Mazda CX-5, BMW X3, MG MGS6 EV and Cupra Formentor earn five-star ANCAP ratings
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Mazda CX-5, BMW X3, MG MGS6 EV and Cupra Formentor earn five-star ANCAP ratings

Four new SUVs have all gained top marks in the latest round of ANCAP safety testing.

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GWM and NZ Warriors extend partnership for another three years
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GWM and NZ Warriors extend partnership for another three years

GWM and the One New Zealand Warriors have extended their partnership as GWM ramps up its NZ product push.

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BMW adds new safety tech to stop cyclists being ‘doored’
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BMW adds new safety tech to stop cyclists being ‘doored’

BMW’s latest safety technology could help prevent drivers opening a car door into the path of a cyclist.

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EV hatchbacks from Geely, Leapmotor score 5-star ANCAP ratings
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EV hatchbacks from Geely, Leapmotor score 5-star ANCAP ratings

Top crash ratings confirmed for Geely EX2, Leapmotor B05, and BMW iX3.

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2027 Nissan Patrol Y63 priced: Twin-turbo V6-powered SUV range confirmed for NZ
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2027 Nissan Patrol Y63 priced: Twin-turbo V6-powered SUV range confirmed for NZ

The new Nissan Patrol Y63 V6 range will arrive in NZ with more variants, power, torque and towing capacity than ever before.

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