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Hardcore off-road Mitsubishi Pajero Ralliart under study
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Hardcore off-road Mitsubishi Pajero Ralliart under study

Mitsubishi says it’s considering a tougher Ralliart version of the fifth-generation Pajero off-road SUV.

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New Mitsubishi Pajero to offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid power
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New Mitsubishi Pajero to offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid power

A senior Mitsubishi executive has confirmed both hybrid powertrain types will be offered in the new Pajero – and perhaps the Triton it’s based on.

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Ford to reinvent local line-up with more models from China, Europe
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Ford to reinvent local line-up with more models from China, Europe

Ford to double the amount of segments it competes in over the next three years with influx of new models.

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Speed camera trailers vandalised 18 times in first year - report
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Speed camera trailers vandalised 18 times in first year - report

Mobile speed camera trailers have been vandalised all over the country in their first year, including 11 graffiti attacks and a slashed tyre.

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Ford Transit City EV price revealed, deliveries starting January
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Ford Transit City EV price revealed, deliveries starting January

Ford confirms sub-$60k price for China-sourced Transit City urban van.

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Skoda Peaq EV drives 936km on one charge to set seven-seat range record
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Skoda Peaq EV drives 936km on one charge to set seven-seat range record

The seven-seat Skoda Peaq 90 has travelled 936km on a single charge, exceeding its 647km WLTP range by almost 45 per cent.

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2027 BMW 3 Series: New petrol-powered range teased, including hot M350 xDrive
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2027 BMW 3 Series: New petrol-powered range teased, including hot M350 xDrive

The new BMW 3 Series will look like the electric i3, but offer a range of mild-hybrid petrol powertrains including a hot inline six flagship.

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ACT promises cheaper cars by scrapping ‘unrealistic’ vehicle rules
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ACT promises cheaper cars by scrapping ‘unrealistic’ vehicle rules

ACT says it would scrap vehicle-emissions, testing and age rules it believes are restricting the supply of affordable used cars and pushing up prices.

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2027 Ferrari Luce priced: NZ's first million-dollar EV looms
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2027 Ferrari Luce priced: NZ's first million-dollar EV looms

Ferrari has confirmed the Luce will become New Zealand’s most expensive EV, with a list price of just under $1 million before options and on-road costs.

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