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Limited edition Volkswagen Golf GTI 50 Edition heading our way
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Limited edition Volkswagen Golf GTI 50 Edition heading our way

Volkswagen says “only a small number will be available” of new Golf GTI hot hatch.

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Renault returning? French carmaker could sell cars in NZ again
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Renault returning? French carmaker could sell cars in NZ again

Renault conducting "full review" of its local operations, which could lead to passenger car return.

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Ford Ranger tops local sales charts in February
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Ford Ranger tops local sales charts in February

Can the Ford Ranger avenge its 2025 defeat? Popular pick-up extends its market lead.

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Suzuki Swift's one-star safety rating debacle explained: Who's to blame?
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Suzuki Swift's one-star safety rating debacle explained: Who's to blame?

Suzuki's local boss has explained why Australia initially received a one-star ANCAP-rated Swift when Europe got a three-star car.

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Mercedes-Benz VLE: Electric people mover revealed
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Mercedes-Benz VLE: Electric people mover revealed

The Mercedes-Benz VLE people mover boasts bolder styling, a highly configurable interior, and electric motivation.

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91 and 95 petrol prices exceed $3 per litre, more price hikes expected
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91 and 95 petrol prices exceed $3 per litre, more price hikes expected

The cost of a litre of 91 and 95 octane has surpassed the $3 mark and its expected to rise further.

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Mazda 6e: New Zealand spec of first full electric Mazda since 2021 confirmed
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Mazda 6e: New Zealand spec of first full electric Mazda since 2021 confirmed

Mazda New Zealand has confirmed a single-model range for the all-new Mazda 6e liftback sedan.

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2026 Audi RS3 Competition Limited: five-cylinder swansong confirmed for NZ
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2026 Audi RS3 Competition Limited: five-cylinder swansong confirmed for NZ

Run-out Audi RS3 special edition adds coilover suspension, lots of carbon and a flashy interior – and NZ is getting 10 of them.

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96% of electric car owners in NZ won’t go back to petrol, says study
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96% of electric car owners in NZ won’t go back to petrol, says study

An "overwhelming" number of Kiwi EV owners expect to buy another EV as their next car.

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