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BMW 3 Series revealed: 8th-gen icon gets the Neue Klasse treatment
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BMW 3 Series revealed: 8th-gen icon gets the Neue Klasse treatment

The eighth generation of BMW's iconic 3 Series debuts in Europe.

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Bigger new second-generation BYD Seal 07 sedan revealed in China
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Bigger new second-generation BYD Seal 07 sedan revealed in China

BYD’s large electric and plug-in hybrid Seal 07 sedan has been renewed in its domestic market, and it could come to NZ.

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Two-way EV V2G charger trial to be rolled out around NZ
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Two-way EV V2G charger trial to be rolled out around NZ

"We want to understand how the latest two-way charging technology can open up access to energy storage for New Zealand."

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Subaru recalls Forester over possible transaxle fault
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Subaru recalls Forester over possible transaxle fault

Almost two-dozen Subaru Forester SUVs recalled in New Zealand over issue that can lead to parking lock malfunction.

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BYD Sealion 5 slapped with three-star safety rating
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BYD Sealion 5 slapped with three-star safety rating

The plug-in hybrid medium SUV is the first BYD to miss out on a five-star ANCAP rating, as another scores highly under tougher 2026 testing protocols.

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Chinese brands dominate World Car of the Year contender list
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Chinese brands dominate World Car of the Year contender list

More than half of the named contenders for World Car of the Year 2027 are from the world's fastest growing motoring market.

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2028 Mitsubishi Pajero Cross: Smaller SUV imagined
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2028 Mitsubishi Pajero Cross: Smaller SUV imagined

Mitsubishi is set to lean further on the heritage of its most famous SUV nameplate. We imagine what a Pajero Cross could look like.

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Lamborghini admits it knew ditching V10 power would upset enthusiasts
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Lamborghini admits it knew ditching V10 power would upset enthusiasts

Lamborghini says it anticipated nostalgia for the Huracán’s V10, but stands by the Temerario’s high-revving hybrid V8.

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Avatr 07L: New Chinese luxury SUV previewed ahead of brand's expected NZ debut
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Avatr 07L: New Chinese luxury SUV previewed ahead of brand's expected NZ debut

Avatr is another premium Chinese auto brand expected to arrive on NZ shores, and it's revealed a larger version of its Zeekr 7X rival.

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