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2027 Polestar 4 SUV teased: wagon-like EV gains rear window ahead of debut
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2027 Polestar 4 SUV teased: wagon-like EV gains rear window ahead of debut

The new Polestar 4 SUV will add a rear window and a more practical cabin when it goes on sale later in 2026.

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New variant added to Land Rover Defender line-up
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New variant added to Land Rover Defender line-up

Range of mild updates announced for Land Rover's popular Defender.

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Bentley's first EV now has a name
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Bentley's first EV now has a name

Bentley has announced its first electric vehicle will be called Torcal, an ‘urban SUV’ set to be unveiled later this year, alongside a single teaser image.

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Range Rover Velar successor to debut by the end of 2026 – report
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Range Rover Velar successor to debut by the end of 2026 – report

The new Range Rover Velar will be launched first as an EV, with a hybrid to follow at a later date.

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2027 Hyundai Tucson spied with boxy new look and redesigned interior
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2027 Hyundai Tucson spied with boxy new look and redesigned interior

The next-generation Hyundai Tucson has been spied testing, previewing a more upright design and redesigned cabin ahead of its expected global debut later this year.

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2026 Mazda CX-60 range simplified in favour of straight-six gains hybird lineup
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2026 Mazda CX-60 range simplified in favour of straight-six gains hybird lineup

Mazda has simplified the CX-60 range for 2026, dropping plug-in hybrid variants in favour of a single turbocharged inline six-cylinder petrol mild-hybrid powertrain.

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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best EV Small SUV
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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best EV Small SUV

Small electric SUVs are fast becoming the sweet spot for Kiwi buyers looking to make the switch to battery power. Here are what we think are the best options on sale today.

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Bruce McLaren's M6GT restored: The first McLaren road car is back
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Bruce McLaren's M6GT restored: The first McLaren road car is back

The first road car to wear a McLaren badge – and Bruce McLaren's own daily driver – has been restored by the company he founded

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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Affordable Mid-Size SUV
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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Affordable Mid-Size SUV

For many Kiwi families, the mid-size SUV is the ultimate ‘do everything’ vehicle. Here are what we think are the best options on sale today.

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