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Ford Bronco tipped to arrive in Australia, New Zealand launch possible
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Ford Bronco tipped to arrive in Australia, New Zealand launch possible

The icon Ford Bronco is set to make its way to Australia, but not the one you're probably thinking of.

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Lotus confirm V8 hybrid supercar for 2028, updated Emira as EV strategy shifts
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Lotus confirm V8 hybrid supercar for 2028, updated Emira as EV strategy shifts

Lotus mark a major shift in its strategy with a new V8-powered supercar, updated sportscar and winding down of it's electric-only ambitions.

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2027 Audi Q9: New flagship SUV's interior revealed
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2027 Audi Q9: New flagship SUV's interior revealed

The large three-row SUV from Ingolstadt brings automatic doors and a choice of six-seat or seven-seat layouts.

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Government revises Fuel Response Plan, restrictions reserved for worst-case scenario
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Government revises Fuel Response Plan, restrictions reserved for worst-case scenario

New Zealand's Fuel Response Plan has been simplified after public and industry feedback.

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Gull and NPD merger approved, creating major NZ discount fuel retailer
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Gull and NPD merger approved, creating major NZ discount fuel retailer

The merger will combine two of the country’s best-known discount fuel brands under a single business.

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2026 Suzuki Jimny update spied testing
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2026 Suzuki Jimny update spied testing

New spy photos suggest Suzuki is preparing to update its popular Jimny off-roader, the current generation of which has been on sale since 2018.

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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport HEV confirmed for New Zealand launch
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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport HEV confirmed for New Zealand launch

Mitsubishi's SUV lineup will grow to five models by the end of 2026 with the introduction of the brand's first hybrid electric vehicle.

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Mercedes-AMG confirms new V8 and doubles down on eight-cylinder power
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Mercedes-AMG confirms new V8 and doubles down on eight-cylinder power

Mercedes-AMG’s boss says the high-performance brand is “doubling down” on petrol engines after its controversial shift to hybrid and electric power.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets new lap record around the 'Ring
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets new lap record around the 'Ring

VW's 50th birthday tribute to the Golf GTI is the fastest front-drive production car around the Nürburgring Nordschleife – lapping the Green Hell in a record 7:44.523 minutes.

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