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Government delays fuel tax & RUC rises until 2028, blasts Labour’s three-year freeze
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Government delays fuel tax & RUC rises until 2028, blasts Labour’s three-year freeze

The Government has scrapped a planned 12 cents per litre fuel excise increase in 2027 and delayed the next road user charge rise, giving motorists another year before increases resume.

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2027 Kia PV7: Large electric commercial van teased
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2027 Kia PV7: Large electric commercial van teased

Kia's PV7 has been teased as the second electric van in the PBV lineup, just months after the PV5 came to market.

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Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator recalled over fire risk
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Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator recalled over fire risk

Potential power steering pump issue that can lead to increased fire risk in Jeep 4x4 pair.

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JAC T9 electric ute ruled out for NZ market
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JAC T9 electric ute ruled out for NZ market

Reduced towing capacity cited as reason behind not bringing JAC T9 EV to NZ.

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Lotus Esprit: More details emerge, including V6 option
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Lotus Esprit: More details emerge, including V6 option

Although the new Lotus Esprit won't be available globally until 2028, details about its drivetrain options are beginning to emerge.

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EV company founder says petrol power is the future
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EV company founder says petrol power is the future

Forget battery-electric power, the future of supercars is fossil-powered, according to the founder of electric hypercar brand Rimac.

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CarExpert becomes NZ's largest digital automotive publisher in less than six months
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CarExpert becomes NZ's largest digital automotive publisher in less than six months

More than 407,000 New Zealanders read CarExpert's stories in July.

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More Kiwi new-car buyers considering Chinese brands over European – survey
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More Kiwi new-car buyers considering Chinese brands over European – survey

One in three Kiwi new-car buyers are considering a Chinese brand, more than those considering a car made by a European brand.

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2027 Nissan Patrol Y63 range previewed with Australian release
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2027 Nissan Patrol Y63 range previewed with Australian release

While we wait for NZ's Y63 Patrol range to be announced, Australia have just released their lineup, hinting at what models could arrive in 2027.

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