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Luxon vows to 'shoot for 10,000' EV chargers in NZ by 2030
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Luxon vows to 'shoot for 10,000' EV chargers in NZ by 2030

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has reaffirmed the Government's target of 10,000 public EV charge points by 2030, despite the network reaching just 2220 in June.

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Suzuki launches new Swift GLS as NZ’s cheapest hybrid
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Suzuki launches new Swift GLS as NZ’s cheapest hybrid

Suzuki has expanded its Swift lineup with a new $24,990 mild-hybrid automatic, claiming the title of New Zealand’s most affordable hybrid car.

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Fuel prices become major election issue – what each NZ party is promising
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Fuel prices become major election issue – what each NZ party is promising

From fuel tax freezes to free public transport, here's how each major NZ political party plans to tackle transport costs.

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NZ’s only Chevrolet Corvette Bathurst Edition could be yours for $440k
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NZ’s only Chevrolet Corvette Bathurst Edition could be yours for $440k

The one and only Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Bathurst Edition coming to New Zealand has popped up for sale on Trade Me.

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2027 Zeekr 7X update revealed with more power ahead of NZ arrival
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2027 Zeekr 7X update revealed with more power ahead of NZ arrival

The visual changes might be minor, but the 2027 Zeekr 7X promises more power and a smidge more range.

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Volkswagen pauses Golf EV development amid record $11.7b loss
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Volkswagen pauses Golf EV development amid record $11.7b loss

Volkswagen may be the world's second-largest automaker, but continuing losses mean work on the Golf EV has been paused indefinitely.

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NZ pricing for Jaecoo J8 luxury 7-seater PHEV confirmed
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NZ pricing for Jaecoo J8 luxury 7-seater PHEV confirmed

Three-row plug-in Jaecoo Super Hybrid priced for New Zealand. Is it cheaper than its Chery peers?

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Bugatti CEO’s $6 million Chiron stolen, sparking pursuit across Europe
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Bugatti CEO’s $6 million Chiron stolen, sparking pursuit across Europe

One of the world’s fastest cars was stolen from the Rimac campus after a man looking for a job at the automaker saw it had the keys inside.

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GAC Emzoom Lite joins NZ lineup as sub-$30k small SUV
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GAC Emzoom Lite joins NZ lineup as sub-$30k small SUV

GAC have added a more affordable version of the Emzoom in New Zealand.

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