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Skoda confirms rally inspired hot hatch for NZ
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Skoda confirms rally inspired hot hatch for NZ

Hotted up Skoda Fabia announced for local showrooms.

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Chery boosts investment in research and development
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Chery boosts investment in research and development

Strong results in New Zealand and abroad for one of China's fastest growing carmakers.

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Ford teases new Bronco family member, Fiesta replacement amid product onslaught
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Ford teases new Bronco family member, Fiesta replacement amid product onslaught

Ford is reinvesting in cars and SUVs for Europe, with five new vehicles due by the end of the decade – some developed with Renault.

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BMW 1 Series to go back to the future with rear-wheel drive - report
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BMW 1 Series to go back to the future with rear-wheel drive - report

The next-generation BMW 1 Series will be available with rear-wheel drive, but sadly not in concert with a six-cylinder engine.

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Suzuki overtakes Honda as Japan’s second-biggest car brand
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Suzuki overtakes Honda as Japan’s second-biggest car brand

Small-car maker Suzuki has taken a big scalp by overtaking Honda to become Japan’s second-best-selling car brand globally.

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Dongfeng to produce Chinese-made Jeep, Peugeot models for global markets
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Dongfeng to produce Chinese-made Jeep, Peugeot models for global markets

Jeep is returning to local manufacturing in China, and will attempt to win buyers with two new electrified vehicles which will also be exported.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class gains dark-themed limited edition models for NZ
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class gains dark-themed limited edition models for NZ

Two new Night and Dark Carbon Edition Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedans join New Zealand's lineup.

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2026 MG ZS Vibe returns to NZ as brand’s new entry-level SUV
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2026 MG ZS Vibe returns to NZ as brand’s new entry-level SUV

The MG ZS lineup has been expanded with the return of a naturally aspirated version, joining the turbocharged and hybrid models in the range.

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2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring: raised, rugged, more powerful EV added to NZ range
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2026 Toyota bZ4X Touring: raised, rugged, more powerful EV added to NZ range

The biggest and most powerful bZ4x model yet has been added to Toyota's sole electric vehicle model range.

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