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Citroen 2CV revived as budget EV steeped in nostalgia
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Citroen 2CV revived as budget EV steeped in nostalgia

The Citroen 2CV concept is both a love letter to the original, and a preview of the French brand's electric city-car future.

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Nissan Navara Warrior cancelled as brand focuses on new Chinese PHEV
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Nissan Navara Warrior cancelled as brand focuses on new Chinese PHEV

Despite revealing it in concept form, Nissan won't release a hardcore Warrior version of its new Navara ute after all.

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HDT plans new performance car and HQ as iconic Holden brand revived
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HDT plans new performance car and HQ as iconic Holden brand revived

HDT will build a new headquarters in Bathurst, with plans to restore and upgrade classic Holdens while developing a new performance car.

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Audi confirms NZ pricing for massive Q9 7-seater
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Audi confirms NZ pricing for massive Q9 7-seater

Audi's Q9 diesel flagship revealed in full for NZ, slots between BMW and Mercedes-Benz rivals on price.

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Nissan Navara Pro PHEV could offer leaf or coil-spring suspension
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Nissan Navara Pro PHEV could offer leaf or coil-spring suspension

The upcoming Nissan Navara Pro PHEV is being tested with both leaf-spring and coil-spring rear suspension, with both setups an option to be offered in New Zealand.

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Nissan say Navara Pro PHEV developed to beat diesel utes and BYD Shark 6
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Nissan say Navara Pro PHEV developed to beat diesel utes and BYD Shark 6

“We're not just here to play the game. We want to win the game" with its upcoming Navara Pro PHEV ute, says Nissan Oceania's managing director.

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Polestar looks to LFP batteries to reach carbon-neutral car goal
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Polestar looks to LFP batteries to reach carbon-neutral car goal

"Lithium iron phosphate" are three magic words for Polestar's next step towards carbon neutrality, with the company's head of sustainability indicating LFP batteries are in the pipeline.

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Ford Mustang ute revealed with Ranger tray
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Ford Mustang ute revealed with Ranger tray

NZ's most popular sports car has been teamed with the nation's best-selling model overall in a one-off customer car from Ford in the US.

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Hyundai electric SUV spotted testing in Auckland
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Hyundai electric SUV spotted testing in Auckland

Chinese-built Hyundai Elexio SUV could be on the cards for New Zealand launch.

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