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Nissan teases first PHEV for NZ, expected to be BYD Shark 6 rival
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Nissan teases first PHEV for NZ, expected to be BYD Shark 6 rival

Nissan is expected to finally reveal it's bringing a plug-in hybrid ute to New Zealand.

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Ford cuts prices of Ranger plug-in hybrid
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Ford cuts prices of Ranger plug-in hybrid

Ford drops $8000 from the Ranger Hybrid XLT, drops flagship model.

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2027 Honda Civic Type R: Facelifted hot hatch revealed
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2027 Honda Civic Type R: Facelifted hot hatch revealed

Styling and interior tweaks as well as a new colour come ahead of the Civic Type R’s 30th anniversary in 2027.

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2027 Geely EX5 update detailed: RWD, ultra-fast charging available, NZ timing TBD
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2027 Geely EX5 update detailed: RWD, ultra-fast charging available, NZ timing TBD

The updated Geely EX5 in China gets dramatically faster charging, plus more range and performance and rear-wheel drive.

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2027 Audi Q7 priced to undercut BMW and Mercedes rivals in NZ
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2027 Audi Q7 priced to undercut BMW and Mercedes rivals in NZ

The new Audi Q7 will undercut its two main German rivals in New Zealand, with a 220kW diesel V6, seven seats, air suspension, all-wheel steering and a 3500kg towing capacity standard.

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NZ petrol prices set to surpass $3.50 per litre
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NZ petrol prices set to surpass $3.50 per litre

Average price of 91 unleaded petrol hits $3.50 per litre, nudging April and May peak.

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Labour promises motorists a ‘fair go’ on fuel, repairs and car finance
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Labour promises motorists a ‘fair go’ on fuel, repairs and car finance

Labour has unveiled a suite of policies aimed at cutting the cost of owning and running a car, including a right to repair law, weekly fuel price reporting and a ban on secret car finance commissions.

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Surprise Toyota tops NZ new-car sales in ‘strong’ September
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Surprise Toyota tops NZ new-car sales in ‘strong’ September

Unsung hero from Toyota tops September as rental market buys up large.

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GAC confirms discounts for full line-up
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GAC confirms discounts for full line-up

Chinese carmaker GAC confirms wave of discounts for its EVs and PHEVs.

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