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How Nissan hopes to take on Toyota RAV4 ‘juggernaut’
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How Nissan hopes to take on Toyota RAV4 ‘juggernaut’

Sales trends could see X-Trail overtake Navara to become Nissan's biggest model in New Zealand.

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Nissan Pixo, Micra baby EVs ruled out for NZ
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Nissan Pixo, Micra baby EVs ruled out for NZ

Nissan won't introduce a pair of Renault-based, pint-size electric hatchbacks to NZ, even though they're built in right-hand drive.

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2027 Xpeng L03 SUV priced for NZ with EV and range-extender option
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2027 Xpeng L03 SUV priced for NZ with EV and range-extender option

Xpeng has confirmed pricing for its new L03 SUV coupe, with four variants starting and a range-extender model claiming more than 1000km of combined range.

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2027 Kia Seltos SUV priced for NZ with hybrid-only lineup
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2027 Kia Seltos SUV priced for NZ with hybrid-only lineup

The new Kia Seltos will be offered as a hybrid-only SUV in New Zealand with 2WD and eAWD options.

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Chevrolet opens Corvette Z06 supercar order book to NZ
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Chevrolet opens Corvette Z06 supercar order book to NZ

America's answer to the Ferrari 458 can now be ordered in New Zealand from just over $300k

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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero priced: Iconic 4x4 SUV returns to NZ from $79,990
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2027 Mitsubishi Pajero priced: Iconic 4x4 SUV returns to NZ from $79,990

The all-new Mitsubishi Pajero will arrive in New Zealand in December, with the seven-seat SUV priced from $79,990 plus on-road costs.

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Explained: These four NZ road rules change today
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Explained: These four NZ road rules change today

Four new road rules covering overtaking, cyclists, e-scooters and buses have come into effect across New Zealand.

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Updated LDV T60 revealed, but NZ status remains in limbo
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Updated LDV T60 revealed, but NZ status remains in limbo

Affordably priced LDV pick-up gets a surprisingly big upgrade, but without an NZ distributor it won't be coming here.

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GWM confirms pricing and range for critical Haval H7 SUV
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GWM confirms pricing and range for critical Haval H7 SUV

Blocky mid-size SUV is hoped to take GWM's sales numbers to new heights.

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