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This brand is axing “terrible” piano-black trim from its cars
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This brand is axing “terrible” piano-black trim from its cars

Nissan says it's moving away from gloss-black interior trim because it quickly looks dirty.

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Xpeng P7 electric sedan ‘under serious consideration’ for NZ
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Xpeng P7 electric sedan ‘under serious consideration’ for NZ

Xpeng are due to launch five new models soon, however due to demand from multiple markets, the striking P7 electric sedan could be added to that list.

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Xpeng confirm testing of driver-assistance tech on NZ roads
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Xpeng confirm testing of driver-assistance tech on NZ roads

Xpeng is locally testing and calibrating its driver-assistance technology for New Zealand roads, ahead of the planned 2027 rollout of its next-generation NGP system.

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2027 Bentley Torcal: British brand's first EV revealed with Porsche DNA
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2027 Bentley Torcal: British brand's first EV revealed with Porsche DNA

The Bentley Torcal spearheads the historic marque's EV push, using the bones of the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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2027 Bentley Torcal: First EV will be brand's quickest car ever
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2027 Bentley Torcal: First EV will be brand's quickest car ever

Bentley's first-ever electric vehicle will be revealed on September 23, touted as the marque's most powerful and quickest-accelerating production car in its history.

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Bentley says AI won't replace humans in its manufacturing
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Bentley says AI won't replace humans in its manufacturing

The British brand insists human craftsmanship will remain a core part of its DNA, even as Bentley moves into the electrified and digitised age.

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Ceer Exobot sedan and SUV are Saudi Arabia's first locally made EVs
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Ceer Exobot sedan and SUV are Saudi Arabia's first locally made EVs

Saudi Arabia's first locally produced vehicle won't be a cheap-and-cheerful people's car, but a radical sedan and SUV with supercar performance.

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These four New Zealand road rules are changing next month
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These four New Zealand road rules are changing next month

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

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2028 Nissan X-Trail e-Power: Next-generation SUV previewed as Rogue Hybrid
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2028 Nissan X-Trail e-Power: Next-generation SUV previewed as Rogue Hybrid

The new Nissan X-Trail is likely still a while away from a New Zealand launch, but its Rogue twin has been detailed in the US.

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