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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Affordable Large SUV
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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Affordable Large SUV

This category recognises spacious, three-row SUVs that deliver maximum family space, safety and comfort for growing Kiwi families.

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More car brands could leave NZ says Motor Trade Association CEO
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More car brands could leave NZ says Motor Trade Association CEO

Brand exodus trend is "very real", could see more legacy carmakers make way for Chinese rivals.

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Toyota MR2 revival edges closer as mid-engine prototype is spotted testing
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Toyota MR2 revival edges closer as mid-engine prototype is spotted testing

The much anticipated return of the mid-engine Toyota MR2 looks a step closer to reality as a new prototype is spotted testing in Japan.

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Mercedes-Benz prices electric GLC, updated AMG SUV range for New Zealand
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Mercedes-Benz prices electric GLC, updated AMG SUV range for New Zealand

Mercedes have priced the first full electric GLC SUV for New Zealand, along with an updated straight-six AMG GLC 53.

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Ford partners with Geely to bolster European range, save Spanish plant
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Ford partners with Geely to bolster European range, save Spanish plant

After years of atrophy, Ford is growing its European range, this time in concert with Geely, which is taking a stake in its Valencia factory and producing cars there too.

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LDV dumped by distributor: Inchcape axes another brand from NZ market
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LDV dumped by distributor: Inchcape axes another brand from NZ market

Inchcape has dropped a second brand from the New Zealand market in as many months, leaving LDV's future here unclear.

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Nissan Z Nismo manual joins NZ range as sports car lineup gains 2026 updates
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Nissan Z Nismo manual joins NZ range as sports car lineup gains 2026 updates

Nissan have finally delivered what enthusiasts have asked for, with a manual transmission Nismo Z joining the NZ lineup.

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China cuts tax breaks as bigger, heavier EVs strain its roads, transport budgets
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China cuts tax breaks as bigger, heavier EVs strain its roads, transport budgets

The trend towards larger, heavier vehicles in China has prompted a rethink of EV tax concessions amid concerns they're contributing to road wear while reducing revenue for road maintenance.

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Xpeng says Tesla, not BYD, is its real rival
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Xpeng says Tesla, not BYD, is its real rival

A massive push from Xpeng with new models isn’t a quest to overtake Chinese pin-up brand BYD in the sales race.

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