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Michelin claim new ‘Energy’ tyres can boost EV range by up to 10%
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Michelin claim new ‘Energy’ tyres can boost EV range by up to 10%

Michelin say these new tyres can deliver over $300 in fuel savings or extend EV range by up to 70km per charge.

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Volkswagen ID. Polo, ID. Polo GTI EV hatches leaked online ahead of reveal
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Volkswagen ID. Polo, ID. Polo GTI EV hatches leaked online ahead of reveal

Volkswagen's new light EV, the ID. Polo, has been leaked completely undisguised in a range of variants, including the sporty GTI flagship.

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Diesel doubles in price, overtakes 91 in parts of NZ amid supply fears
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Diesel doubles in price, overtakes 91 in parts of NZ amid supply fears

New Zealand could have just 11.3 days of diesel supply by Easter if current consumption continues.

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Suzuki Fronx stop sale ends in NZ as fix and recall work confirmed
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Suzuki Fronx stop sale ends in NZ as fix and recall work confirmed

The Fronx was pulled from sale in December after receiving a one-star safety rating.

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2026 Suzuki e Vitara: price and range of first EV revealed for NZ
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2026 Suzuki e Vitara: price and range of first EV revealed for NZ

The new full electric Suzuki e Vitra range will include two models and go on sale in April

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Electric BMW M3 spied undisguised for the first time
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Electric BMW M3 spied undisguised for the first time

The electric M3’s muscular front end has been revealed, previewing the aggressive look of BMW’s next-generation performance sedan.

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Suzuki New Zealand to introduce an 8-year new car warranty
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Suzuki New Zealand to introduce an 8-year new car warranty

Suzuki says the longer warranty will boost resale values and give Kiwi buyers greater confidence in its lineup

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New NZ app reveals true cost of soaring fuel prices for Kiwi drivers
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New NZ app reveals true cost of soaring fuel prices for Kiwi drivers

A new interactive app puts a dollar figure on the impact rising fuel prices is having on Kiwi motorists.

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2026 Toyota bZ4X: Updated EV lands in NZ with lower price, more range
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2026 Toyota bZ4X: Updated EV lands in NZ with lower price, more range

A new-generation of Toyota's sole EV has been updated with more range and power for less money.

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