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2027 Zeekr 7X update revealed with more power ahead of NZ arrival
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2027 Zeekr 7X update revealed with more power ahead of NZ arrival

The visual changes might be minor, but the 2027 Zeekr 7X promises more power and a smidge more range.

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Volkswagen pauses Golf EV development amid record $11.7b loss
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Volkswagen pauses Golf EV development amid record $11.7b loss

Volkswagen may be the world's second-largest automaker, but continuing losses mean work on the Golf EV has been paused indefinitely.

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NZ pricing for Jaecoo J8 luxury 7-seater PHEV confirmed
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NZ pricing for Jaecoo J8 luxury 7-seater PHEV confirmed

Three-row plug-in Jaecoo Super Hybrid priced for New Zealand. Is it cheaper than its Chery peers?

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Bugatti CEO’s $6 million Chiron stolen, sparking pursuit across Europe
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Bugatti CEO’s $6 million Chiron stolen, sparking pursuit across Europe

One of the world’s fastest cars was stolen from the Rimac campus after a man looking for a job at the automaker saw it had the keys inside.

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GAC Emzoom Lite joins NZ lineup as sub-$30k small SUV
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GAC Emzoom Lite joins NZ lineup as sub-$30k small SUV

GAC have added a more affordable version of the Emzoom in New Zealand.

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Major WoF changes take effect next week – here's what NZ drivers need to know
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Major WoF changes take effect next week – here's what NZ drivers need to know

New WoF rules mean fewer checks for new and older cars, but tougher safety inspections and fines of up to $1000 for driving an unsafe vehicle.

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BYD’s $560k Rolls-Royce rival teased: Meet the Yangwang Altior
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BYD’s $560k Rolls-Royce rival teased: Meet the Yangwang Altior

Yangwang's new flagship sedan will be called ‘Altior’, with the final teasers ahead of its expected November reveal again showing its Rolls-Royce-aping design.

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Chery Tiggo X7 revealed, NZ launch under consideration
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Chery Tiggo X7 revealed, NZ launch under consideration

The first of a range of off-road-focused ‘X’-branded SUVs from Chery has been revealed and is ripe for an local release.

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GWM Tank 500 updated again in China, widening NZ model gap
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GWM Tank 500 updated again in China, widening NZ model gap

GWM's Ford Everest rival has gotten even more plush with the addition of new luxury features, but the update hasn't been confirmed for Australia.

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