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Toyota Corolla Cross ute spied in Brazil
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Toyota Corolla Cross ute spied in Brazil

Toyota is prepping a small monocoque ute in South America to take on established models from Fiat and Chevrolet.

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Chinese brands rise, but Toyota remains NZ’s favourite carmaker
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Chinese brands rise, but Toyota remains NZ’s favourite carmaker

BYD and its peers climb the sales charts, but where are its customers coming from?

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Ford Mustang sedan a possibility, but only if the numbers add up
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Ford Mustang sedan a possibility, but only if the numbers add up

A senior Ford exec has openly speculated about expanding the Mustang family to include a four-door sedan.

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Audi Nuvolari revealed as 736kW hybrid supercar and spiritual R8 successor
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Audi Nuvolari revealed as 736kW hybrid supercar and spiritual R8 successor

Audi have unexpectedly unveiled a limited-run R8 successor with Lamborghini underpinnings and active aero derived from Formula 1.

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Denza OTA update boosts towing, off-road capability for NZ B5 and B8 owners
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Denza OTA update boosts towing, off-road capability for NZ B5 and B8 owners

First update for Kiwi Denza owners is designed to improve real-world capability, particularly for owners who tow or venture off-road.

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Toyota Hilux BEV, Subaru EVs earn five stars as BMW small cars fall short
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Toyota Hilux BEV, Subaru EVs earn five stars as BMW small cars fall short

The first electric Hilux and a pair of new Subaru EVs earn top marks in the latest round of ANCAP testing.

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Honda adds new Hybrid RS model to HR-V line-up
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Honda adds new Hybrid RS model to HR-V line-up

Honda's cheapest SUV gains racy new RS flagship amid range reshuffle.

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EV and hybrid sales surge continues in New Zealand
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EV and hybrid sales surge continues in New Zealand

New Zealand EV sales up almost 350%, sales jump "now more than a one-month movement" says association.

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Budget 2026: What’s missing for motorists as EV support continues to unwind
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Budget 2026: What’s missing for motorists as EV support continues to unwind

From the end of the Clean Car Discount and a lack of charging infrastructure funding, the Government’s gradual retreat from EV support continues.

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