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New Toyota hybrid could return 2.5L/100km and 1400km+ range 
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New Toyota hybrid could return 2.5L/100km and 1400km+ range 

Toyota is targeting bold economy gains with it's next-generation hybrid and PHEV engine and electric motors.

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Volkswagen Amarok Walkinshaw priced as NZ's most expensive ute
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Volkswagen Amarok Walkinshaw priced as NZ's most expensive ute

New road-focused Amarok Walkinshaw gets bespoke suspension upgrades and 20-inch wheels, but it comes at a price.

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Aston Martin Valhalla Spider revealed as 350km/h open-top supercar
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Aston Martin Valhalla Spider revealed as 350km/h open-top supercar

The 2027 Aston Martin Valhalla Spider pairs 793kW of hybrid power with open-top driving, retaining the coupe's 350km/h top speed.

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First Subaru Uncharted electric SUVs arrive in NZ ahead of potential debut
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First Subaru Uncharted electric SUVs arrive in NZ ahead of potential debut

Subaru's slick coupe-styled electric SUV inches closer to New Zealand launch.

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NZ pricing confirmed for Kia PV5 Passenger
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NZ pricing confirmed for Kia PV5 Passenger

Kia's new electric people mover set to arrive in dealerships before the end of the year.

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Europe inches closer to watering down its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
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Europe inches closer to watering down its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars

The EU is still figuring out how much to soften its new-vehicle emissions target for 2035, but the bloc is slowly moving towards an agreement.

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Mitsubishi reveals ‘most capable Outlander’ yet for SEMA
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Mitsubishi reveals ‘most capable Outlander’ yet for SEMA

Rugged looking Outlander Diamond Trail Edition debuts for SEMA, but don't expect to see it on our shores.

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Mini Lucky 13 Edition honours Bathurst winner with limited-run special
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Mini Lucky 13 Edition honours Bathurst winner with limited-run special

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its last Bathurst win, Mini has developed a special edition of the car that conquered Mount Panorama.

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New, smaller speed camera trailers rolling out on NZ roads
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New, smaller speed camera trailers rolling out on NZ roads

NZTA is introducing smaller mobile speed camera trailers that can be deployed in more roadside locations.

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