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The electric BMW i3 is finally here, and the range is massive
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The electric BMW i3 is finally here, and the range is massive

BMW reveals all-new i3, confirms New Zealand details ahead of arrival.

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Local ute segment ‘growing, evolving’ with new customers says Nissan
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Local ute segment ‘growing, evolving’ with new customers says Nissan

New customers with different product expectations reshaping the ute segment.

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Volkswagen ID. Cross: First details of T-Cross-sized electric SUV revealed
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Volkswagen ID. Cross: First details of T-Cross-sized electric SUV revealed

Volkswagen will wade into the sub-€30,000 EV market with the ID. Cross SUV seen here, and the closely related ID. Polo hatch.

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Audi A2 nameplate to return as electric hatchback
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Audi A2 nameplate to return as electric hatchback

The newly-announced A2 e-tron is expected be a small hatchback and play a key role in broadening the brand's appeal globally.

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GWM asserts its dominance in Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge
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GWM asserts its dominance in Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge

GWM has tackled Beer O'Clock Hill in a pair of plug-in hybrid SUVs, with one of them completing the climb even on regular highway tyres.

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McLaren taps into AI to speed up next-gen supercar development
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McLaren taps into AI to speed up next-gen supercar development

A new AI platform will play a key role in developing the next wave of McLaren vehicles.

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1399kW EV hypercar maker Dreame announces New Zealand launch in 2027
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1399kW EV hypercar maker Dreame announces New Zealand launch in 2027

Dreame Technology revealed plans to launch its new automotive division in New Zealand in early 2027

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BYD sell 80 cars in a day as fuel prices surge in New Zealand
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BYD sell 80 cars in a day as fuel prices surge in New Zealand

BYD says more Kiwis seem to be looking at EVs as fuel prices surge past $3 per litre.

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Nissan boss says brand just weeks away from hybrid ute announcement
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Nissan boss says brand just weeks away from hybrid ute announcement

Plug-in hybrid Nissan pick-up with 3500kg tow rating could be confirmed next month.

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