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Ninth-generation Toyota Hilux arrives in NZ
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Ninth-generation Toyota Hilux arrives in NZ

Much anticipated new Toyota Hilux arrives. Can it beat the Ford Ranger?

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Tesla vehicles get controversial Grok AI assistant in New Zealand
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Tesla vehicles get controversial Grok AI assistant in New Zealand

xAI's controversial chatbot is now being rolled out to New Zealand-market Tesla vehicles, starting from this week.

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Electric Hyundai SUV being considered for market launch
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Electric Hyundai SUV being considered for market launch

Hyundai New Zealand evaluating Chinese-built electric SUV for local market.

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Lamborghini ditches its first EV for new plug-in hybrid GT
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Lamborghini ditches its first EV for new plug-in hybrid GT

Lamborghini’s new, fourth model – set to be called Lanzador – won’t be an EV as the company switches to plug-in hybrid tech instead.

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Chery’s chunky plug-in hybrid ute is coming to New Zealand
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Chery’s chunky plug-in hybrid ute is coming to New Zealand

Is that a Ford Bronco pick-up? No, it's Chery's new double-cab ute and it's heading our way.

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New engine, new pricing confirmed for Ford Everest
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New engine, new pricing confirmed for Ford Everest

More affordable new entry-level variant confirmed for Ford Everest line-up.

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Cars from NZ’s newest carmaker spotted ahead of local launch
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Cars from NZ’s newest carmaker spotted ahead of local launch

Chinese carmaker BAIC begins distribution of new SUVs across New Zealand.

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Price wars: Is the Nissan Navara cheaper than its Mitsubishi Triton cousin?
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Price wars: Is the Nissan Navara cheaper than its Mitsubishi Triton cousin?

How does the pricing of Nissan's new Navara compare to the Mitsubishi it shares much of its DNA with.

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Chinese carmaker to launch 15 new models in NZ this year
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Chinese carmaker to launch 15 new models in NZ this year

BYD debuts two new plug-in hybrids in Auckland, hints at more big plans for 2026.

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