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Zeekr 7X getting larger battery, range boost expected
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Zeekr 7X getting larger battery, range boost expected

Zeekr is adding a new battery to its 7X electric SUV, but it's unclear when it'll come here – and when we'll get other upgrades already made to the Chinese-market version.

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Mitsubishi Pajero family to expand with two smaller SUVs
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Mitsubishi Pajero family to expand with two smaller SUVs

Mitsubishi has confirmed new 'compact and small SUVs' to sit under the Pajero, sharing its name.

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Subaru confirms Trailseeker electric crossover for NZ market
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Subaru confirms Trailseeker electric crossover for NZ market

Subaru's quickest production car to date announced, but NZ to miss out on other EVs.

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Mitsubishi Pajero, Triton hybrids coming – but not for a while
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Mitsubishi Pajero, Triton hybrids coming – but not for a while

Mitsubishi recently invested in electrified vehicle production at its Thai facility. Now it says it's developing hybrids for its ladder-frame models.

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NZ dealer sells 100th Herrod Performance Ford Ranger Raptor
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NZ dealer sells 100th Herrod Performance Ford Ranger Raptor

Team Hutchinson Ford in Christchurch has completed its 100th Ranger Raptor build, with the Herrod Performance package boosting the output of Ford’s performance ute to 380kW and 780Nm.

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Volkswagen to kill off Seat as part of restructuring – report
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Volkswagen to kill off Seat as part of restructuring – report

Volkswagen's dramatic restructuring, which will see models cut, jobs lost and factories closed, is about to claim its first brand.

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EVs and PHEVs now make up more than a quarter of NZ new-car sales
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EVs and PHEVs now make up more than a quarter of NZ new-car sales

Despite shipping delays, NZ's shift into electrified cars continues, with BEVs and PHEVs accounting for over a quarter of the passenger market year to date.

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Passenger car sales up, ute sales down in strong August
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Passenger car sales up, ute sales down in strong August

Toyota leads the new-vehicle market in a big month for the passenger SUV segment.

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2026 MG4 EV Urban: New 400km electric hatch set for NZ
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2026 MG4 EV Urban: New 400km electric hatch set for NZ

MG launches its most affordable EV with over 400km of range, and will be in dealerships soon.

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