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2026 MG ZS scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
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2026 MG ZS scores five-star ANCAP safety rating

The MG ZS has been awarded a five-star rating after the brand updated its compact SUV with more airbags.

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Locally engineered GWM SUVs arrive in New Zealand
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Locally engineered GWM SUVs arrive in New Zealand

The local tuning tweaks mean “a more cohesive and assured character” and could give GWM an advantage over its rivals.

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Updated Mini Countryman gets big range boost
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Updated Mini Countryman gets big range boost

Mini updates its most popular model with handy range gains.

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Ford’s SUV line-up uncertain as brand ‘prioritises’ utes and vans
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Ford’s SUV line-up uncertain as brand ‘prioritises’ utes and vans

"We’ve got to be really focused and prioritise where our strengths are, and our strengths are in light commercial vehicle."

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift bulks up on stars and screens
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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift bulks up on stars and screens

Heading into its eighth year in production, the Mercedes-Benz GLE has received its second facelift featuring revised engines and interior.

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Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years
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Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years

The end date for Audi’s unique turbocharged five-cylinder engine, which traces its roots back five decades, has been set.

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NZ’s cheapest electric car gets much needed safety updates
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NZ’s cheapest electric car gets much needed safety updates

Dongfeng Box gets safety changes that put it in line with models sold in Europe.

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Nissan launches 10-year/300,000km warranty in NZ
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Nissan launches 10-year/300,000km warranty in NZ

“This program delivers industry-leading peace of mind, cost certainty, and long-term value."

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Tesla Model Y confirmed as NZ’s best-selling passenger car in March
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Tesla Model Y confirmed as NZ’s best-selling passenger car in March

Utes still rule the roost, but Tesla's fully electric Model Y tops the passenger vehicle segment amid high petrol prices.

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