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GWM Tank 700 V8 confirmed with NZ market in its sights
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GWM Tank 700 V8 confirmed with NZ market in its sights

GWM has developed an all-new V8 engine and it did so with New Zealand customers in mind.

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2026 BYD Sealion 08: New flagship SUV revealed with up to 900km of EV range
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2026 BYD Sealion 08: New flagship SUV revealed with up to 900km of EV range

BYD has revealed its latest flagship SUV, and it's set for release in China later this year with PHEV and EV powertrains.

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New car brand Forthing locked in for NZ launch with hybrid and electric SUV
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New car brand Forthing locked in for NZ launch with hybrid and electric SUV

Another new Chinese manufacturer is set to launch locally with a hybrid and electric SUV range.

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2026 Forthing Taikon: new hybrid and EV SUV range lands in NZ under $40k
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2026 Forthing Taikon: new hybrid and EV SUV range lands in NZ under $40k

Another new Chinese brand has arrived in New Zealand with a mid-size SUV offering competitive pricing and high equipment levels.

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2026 Forthing Taikon price and specs
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2026 Forthing Taikon price and specs

Forthing have arrived in New Zealand with a single model offered with both a hybrid or full electric powertrain.

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2026 BYD Atto 3: Next-generation electric SUV revealed in China
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2026 BYD Atto 3: Next-generation electric SUV revealed in China

A new BYD Atto 3 has been launched in China with a longer, sharper body, and support for the company's flash charging system.

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Freelander 8 revealed: Chery-JLR brand confirms global SUV launch
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Freelander 8 revealed: Chery-JLR brand confirms global SUV launch

After a 25-year hiatus, the Freelander brand has returned with a new global SUV lineup, and Australian roads are already being used to dial it in.

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Hyundai Ioniq V: Dramatically styled EV debuts in Beijing
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Hyundai Ioniq V: Dramatically styled EV debuts in Beijing

Hyundai is developing new China-specific EV and EREV models, and the Ioniq V is the first model in this Chinese product offensive.

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2026 BYD Denza Z Convertible steps out as 1000hp Porsche 911 Cabriolet rival
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2026 BYD Denza Z Convertible steps out as 1000hp Porsche 911 Cabriolet rival

A soft-top version of Denza's upcoming electric coupe has made a fashionable statement in Beijing, and could do the same in Chapel Street.

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