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XPeng confirm five-model NZ expansion and hands-free driving tech to tackle Tesla, Zeekr
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XPeng confirm five-model NZ expansion and hands-free driving tech to tackle Tesla, Zeekr

Chinese carmaker XPeng have announced bold plans to expand their lineup in New Zealand, including bringing it's most advanced hands-free driving tech to local shores.

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Soaring fuel prices push inflation above 4% - worst in over 2 years
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Soaring fuel prices push inflation above 4% - worst in over 2 years

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has blamed Trump for the rise, as Stats NZ confirmed petrol prices have soared over 25% and diesel over 70% in the last 12 months.

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First examples of Honda’s next EV arrive in NZ
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First examples of Honda’s next EV arrive in NZ

Pint-sized Honda Super-One EVs touch down, go on sale in August.

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Updated Zeekr X EV with improved charging priced for NZ
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Updated Zeekr X EV with improved charging priced for NZ

Zeekr's quirky looking compact crossover gains a host of updates and new local pricing.

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Kia NZ locks in electric van rollout with PV5 Cargo, Passenger
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Kia NZ locks in electric van rollout with PV5 Cargo, Passenger

Kia has confirmed no fewer than six electric vans are headed to New Zealand over the coming years.

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2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class retraces NZ's motoring history on 3800km anniversary tour
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2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class retraces NZ's motoring history on 3800km anniversary tour

The latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class has completed over 3000km across New Zealand, meeting some of the country's earliest Benz models dating back to the 1800s.

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Toyota executive wants all Japanese automakers to collaborate amid China's rise
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Toyota executive wants all Japanese automakers to collaborate amid China's rise

Toyota's former CEO, and now head of Japan's association of automakers, is pushing for the country to work together to counter the threat of Chinese marques.

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Ferrari admits it didn't expect Luce EV backlash
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Ferrari admits it didn't expect Luce EV backlash

The Italian automaker thought its first electric model, the Luce, would make serious waves when it was unveiled, but didn't expect such a large backlash.

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Where is NZ’s Ford Ranger Super Duty? Delayed ute launch explained, with no solution in sight 
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Where is NZ’s Ford Ranger Super Duty? Delayed ute launch explained, with no solution in sight 

The capabilities of the Ford Ranger Super Duty have seemingly broken New Zealand's compliance laws. With the ute's launch now shrouded in red tape, we look into what's happened.

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