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Volkswagen to replace ID.4, ID.5 with new ID Tiguan
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Volkswagen to replace ID.4, ID.5 with new ID Tiguan

Volkswagen publishes first images of new electric Tiguan ahead of full unveiling.

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Mercedes-Benz may follow Volkswagen's lead with factory closures – report
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Mercedes-Benz may follow Volkswagen's lead with factory closures – report

The world's oldest automaker is feeling the crunch of Chinese-market losses and US tariffs, with job cuts and plant closures reportedly on the table.

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Electric vehicle chargers targeted by vandals in South Island
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Electric vehicle chargers targeted by vandals in South Island

Six ChargeNet sites hit by vandals in Canterbury region as school holidays starts.

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Lamborghini: Speed alone no longer makes a supercar
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Lamborghini: Speed alone no longer makes a supercar

Lamborghini says brutal acceleration is no longer enough to define a supercar in the age of high-performance electric vehicles.

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Act Party wants to crack down on loud cars with camera tech
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Act Party wants to crack down on loud cars with camera tech

$2 million scheme will start in Auckland electorate, could expand to other 'hot spots' around the country.

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Renault 8 Gordini concept reimagines French classic as an electric coupe
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Renault 8 Gordini concept reimagines French classic as an electric coupe

Gordini is back, in the form of a striking electric coupe concept that celebrates the original Renault 8 sedan.

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US lawmakers push for permanent ban on Chinese cars
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US lawmakers push for permanent ban on Chinese cars

“Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, no one wants Chinese cars in America," says Senator.

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Ford recalls selected 2026 Transit vans over transmission issue
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Ford recalls selected 2026 Transit vans over transmission issue

Transmission issue in some Ford Transit models can lead to the loss of first gear or reverse.

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Ford NZ is on the hunt for a new boss
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Ford NZ is on the hunt for a new boss

Ford NZ managing director set to depart for Vietnam, replacement yet to be confirmed.

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