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Stellantis to launch 60 new models by 2030 in $118bn turnaround plan
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Stellantis to launch 60 new models by 2030 in $118bn turnaround plan

A new platform, 60 new models, and production of Chinese cars in Europe are all part of the new Stellantis turnaround plan.

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Roadside drug testing to be rolled out nationwide: 'expect to be caught'
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Roadside drug testing to be rolled out nationwide: 'expect to be caught'

NZ Police minister says "if you take drugs and drive, you should expect to be caught.”

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How 30% of NZ's vehicle fleet could outmuscle every power station in NZ - report
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How 30% of NZ's vehicle fleet could outmuscle every power station in NZ - report

A reports finds that if NZ's vehicle fleet fed power back into the grid, they could rival every power station in the country.

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Toyota eyeing RAV4-based ute as more car-like alternative to Hilux, Tacoma
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Toyota eyeing RAV4-based ute as more car-like alternative to Hilux, Tacoma

Toyota’s North American boss says dealers want a smaller ute based on the popular RAV4 SUV.

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Volvo CEO thinks buyers will return to wagons
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Volvo CEO thinks buyers will return to wagons

Wagons only made up five per cent of Volvo's global sales in 2025, but the brand's CEO is forecasting some light at the end of the tunnel.

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Jeep parent Stellantis partnering with Jaguar Land Rover on vehicle development
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Jeep parent Stellantis partnering with Jaguar Land Rover on vehicle development

Stellantis and JLR have agreed to look for synergies across product and technology development for the US market.

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860kW Mercedes-AMG GT EV revealed with simulated V8 sounds
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860kW Mercedes-AMG GT EV revealed with simulated V8 sounds

The first electric Mercedes-AMG on a new dedicated EV architecture packs up to 860kW and looks to win over fans of its V8 predecessor.

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2026 Mazda 6e: NZ pricing confirms new EV will undercut Tesla, BYD
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2026 Mazda 6e: NZ pricing confirms new EV will undercut Tesla, BYD

The first new electric Mazda in five years will arrive in New Zealand with competitive pricing to fight against the likes of Tesla and BYD.

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2026 Mazda CX-5: NZ pricing announced for new-gen of brand’s best-seller
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2026 Mazda CX-5: NZ pricing announced for new-gen of brand’s best-seller

Mazda have revealed pricing for the all-new, all-wheel drive CX-5 ahead of its arrival in New Zealand

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