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2027 Mitsubishi ASX VR-e EV priced from $57,990, range-topping GSR packs 342kW
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2027 Mitsubishi ASX VR-e EV priced from $57,990, range-topping GSR packs 342kW

Mitsubishi's first new EV in a decade will arrive in dealerships from December, including the fastest model the brand has ever sold in New Zealand.

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Tesla Roadster detailed: three models revealed, but NZ buyers face a major catch
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Tesla Roadster detailed: three models revealed, but NZ buyers face a major catch

There will be three versions of the new Tesla Roadster, although it's likely only one has a slim chance of being road-legal in NZ.

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Used engine oil gets a second life at NZ's first re-refinery
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Used engine oil gets a second life at NZ's first re-refinery

New re-refinery will turn waste oil into base oil for new lubricants instead of burning it for industrial heat.

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Mercedes-AMG GT SUV revealed as brand embraces EVs
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Mercedes-AMG GT SUV revealed as brand embraces EVs

Compared to the GT 4-Door Coupe, the all-electric Mercedes-Benz GT SUV trades a bit of performance and range for a dash of extra space and practicality.

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Tesla Roadster revealed with flying tech, 0.8sec 0-100km/h sprint time
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Tesla Roadster revealed with flying tech, 0.8sec 0-100km/h sprint time

Tesla has demonstrated the sub-one-second claimed 0-100mph acceleration time of its new Roadster, which it promises will enter production in 2028.

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Polestar 5 pricing updated for flagship EV GT ahead of NZ launch
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Polestar 5 pricing updated for flagship EV GT ahead of NZ launch

Polestar's hero GT is arriving in New Zealand soon with a spec sheet that should have Porsche worried.

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Honda confirms updated Civic with cheaper retail price
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Honda confirms updated Civic with cheaper retail price

Long-serving Honda hatch gets Prelude technology and lower price.

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Nissan Navara Pro PHEV testing prompted bigger engine for NZ
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Nissan Navara Pro PHEV testing prompted bigger engine for NZ

Nissan has opted for a larger turbocharged engine for the Navara Pro PHEV headed to New Zealand after testing in Australia showed it's Chinese-market counterpart failed to hit the mark.

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2027 Porsche Mission S concept: Petrol hypercar previews new flagship
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2027 Porsche Mission S concept: Petrol hypercar previews new flagship

Stuttgart has ditched hybrid and electric power for old-fashioned internal combustion for its new hypercar to belatedly replace the 918 Spyder.

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