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Tesla Model Y L: Longer, six-seat electric SUV locked in for NZ
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Tesla Model Y L: Longer, six-seat electric SUV locked in for NZ

Tesla NZ that it'll launch a longer and more practical version of its Model Y with six seats in total.

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Ford Australia under threat? Ford CEO warns engineering could cease in Australia
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Ford Australia under threat? Ford CEO warns engineering could cease in Australia

Ford’s global boss says the Blue Oval's Australian product engineering squad could move overseas unless the government's emissions laws are tweaked.

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BYD reveals new battery that can recharge from 10–97 per cent in ten minutes
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BYD reveals new battery that can recharge from 10–97 per cent in ten minutes

A new-generation battery and charger capable of delivering up to 1500kW of power has been announced.

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2026 BMW i3 full electric 3 Series sedan to be revealed on 18 March
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2026 BMW i3 full electric 3 Series sedan to be revealed on 18 March

BMW’s first Neue Klasse sedan will debut a new-generation 3 Series design and is set to offer more than 800km of range

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Stellantis confirms $44 billion loss for 2025, suspends profit sharing
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Stellantis confirms $44 billion loss for 2025, suspends profit sharing

Stellantis has published its annual report, detailing the company's massive EV-related losses and the state of sales worldwide.

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Mazda engineers built a V6 MX-5 20 years ago
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Mazda engineers built a V6 MX-5 20 years ago

Although it proved to be a dead end, Mazda's European arm briefly toyed with a V6-powered MX-5 two decades ago.

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BYD Seal 6 Touring PHEV with 1600km range confirmed for New Zealand
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BYD Seal 6 Touring PHEV with 1600km range confirmed for New Zealand

BYD is introducing a new station wagon to the New Zealand market and it's aiming to attract current owners of Japanese wagons.

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World Car of the Year top three finalists announced
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World Car of the Year top three finalists announced

This year's World Car of the Year will either be one of two electric vehicles, or a large petrol/hybrid crossover SUV.

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All-new Nissan Navara arrives at dealerships, gets discount
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All-new Nissan Navara arrives at dealerships, gets discount

Temporary 'factory bonus' offer confirmed for one of NZ's most popular utes.

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