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Most licensed  Kiwi drivers would fail a basic road rules test, AA research finds
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Most licensed Kiwi drivers would fail a basic road rules test, AA research finds

AA research finds most Kiwis with a full license "have reduced understanding" of situations that did not exist when many obtained their licence.

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Auckland's $5.5b City Rail Link opening date confirmed – officials say it'll help motorists too
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Auckland's $5.5b City Rail Link opening date confirmed – officials say it'll help motorists too

CRL has been promoted as a game-changer for public transport, however government ministers and transport agencies also say it will benefit Auckland motorists who never set foot on a train.

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How NZ Police turn a stock Skoda Superb into its next-gen patrol car
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How NZ Police turn a stock Skoda Superb into its next-gen patrol car

NZ's new-generation Skoda Superb patrol car may look similar to the wagon you can buy from a dealership, but almost every part has been re-engineered for frontline policing.

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Suzuki Swift Sport: NZ’s cheapest hot hatch to survive the rest of 2026
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Suzuki Swift Sport: NZ’s cheapest hot hatch to survive the rest of 2026

Fan favourite Suzuki hot hatch to stay on the market as rumours swirl on its replacement.

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Zeekr 9X: 660kW extended-range SUV detailed for Europe, could preview NZ entrant
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Zeekr 9X: 660kW extended-range SUV detailed for Europe, could preview NZ entrant

Zeekr's cut-price Range Rover rival has been detailed for Europe, where it will be offered with a 660kW EREV powertrain and a Bentley sound system.

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Porsche Taycan avoids axe, electric Boxster and Cayman still going ahead
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Porsche Taycan avoids axe, electric Boxster and Cayman still going ahead

Porsche's CEO has quashed reports the company will axe its first EV, the Taycan, while also confirming the electric 718 Boxster and Cayman remain on track.

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Skoda and NZ Police unveils next-generation Superb patrol car
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Skoda and NZ Police unveils next-generation Superb patrol car

The latest Skoda Superb 'Patrol One' Police car has been revealed after a two year development process.

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2027 Nissan Patrol confirmed for NZ: order books open for twin-turbo V6 SUV
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2027 Nissan Patrol confirmed for NZ: order books open for twin-turbo V6 SUV

Customers can now put their name down for Nissan's most powerful Patrol yet.

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Chinese carmakers continuing to gain momentum in New Zealand
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Chinese carmakers continuing to gain momentum in New Zealand

For the first time, New Zealand's fourth, fifth, and sixth most popular new car brands are all from China.

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