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Diesel set to surge past $4 per litre in New Zealand
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Diesel set to surge past $4 per litre in New Zealand

Refining costs for diesel have surged dramatically and now outweigh the cost of crude oil itself.

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Suzuki e Vitara falls short of five stars in latest ANCAP test results
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Suzuki e Vitara falls short of five stars in latest ANCAP test results

ANCAP has released assessments for the new Suzuki e Vitara and Audi Q3, with revised ratings for the Audi A3, Cupra Leon, and Nissan Qashqai.

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Ford F-150 still off the menu for New Zealand
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Ford F-150 still off the menu for New Zealand

Ford's full-sized American pick-up could swim in the same 'buyer pool' as the Ranger Super Duty, says managing director.

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Cupra Raval EV teased again ahead of imminent reveal
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Cupra Raval EV teased again ahead of imminent reveal

The first of the VW Group's affordable new EVs is just days from debut, with the Cupra Raval set to be unveiled on April 9.

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BMW claims 2026 World Car of the Year, Hyundai and Mazda also recognised
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BMW claims 2026 World Car of the Year, Hyundai and Mazda also recognised

The BMW iX3 is this year’s WCOTY, while the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N claimed the performance car gong and the Mazda 6e claimed the design award.

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EV sales up 380% in March, a ‘clear shift in buyer behaviour’
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EV sales up 380% in March, a ‘clear shift in buyer behaviour’

March supply shortages could mean more big months ahead for bustling EV market amid rising petrol prices.

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Chery claims 500km range in 8 minutes with new battery, eyes 1500km
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Chery claims 500km range in 8 minutes with new battery, eyes 1500km

A new-generation ‘Rhino’ battery will underpin a range of hybrid, battery-electric, and future solid-state vehicles across three Chery Group brands.

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2026 MG ZS scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
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2026 MG ZS scores five-star ANCAP safety rating

The MG ZS has been awarded a five-star rating after the brand updated its compact SUV with more airbags.

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Locally engineered GWM SUVs arrive in New Zealand
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Locally engineered GWM SUVs arrive in New Zealand

The local tuning tweaks mean “a more cohesive and assured character” and could give GWM an advantage over its rivals.

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