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China cuts tax breaks as bigger, heavier EVs strain its roads, transport budgets
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China cuts tax breaks as bigger, heavier EVs strain its roads, transport budgets

The trend towards larger, heavier vehicles in China has prompted a rethink of EV tax concessions amid concerns they're contributing to road wear while reducing revenue for road maintenance.

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Xpeng says Tesla, not BYD, is its real rival
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Xpeng says Tesla, not BYD, is its real rival

A massive push from Xpeng with new models isn’t a quest to overtake Chinese pin-up brand BYD in the sales race.

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Fiat suspends passenger car sales in New Zealand
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Fiat suspends passenger car sales in New Zealand

Fiat New Zealand confirms it will follow the lead of Stellantis in Australia.

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Dutch sports car maker Donkervoort taking NZ orders for 780kg, 450kW P24 RS
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Dutch sports car maker Donkervoort taking NZ orders for 780kg, 450kW P24 RS

Dutch company Donkervoort claims the P24 RS is the only production car producing 450kW while weighing less than one tonne.

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2027 Range Rover GT teased: New coupe-inspired EV breaks cover ahead of NZ release
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2027 Range Rover GT teased: New coupe-inspired EV breaks cover ahead of NZ release

Land Rover introduces the fifth member of the Range Rover lineup, with the lower and sleeker coupe-like GT confirmed to arrive in New Zealand in 2027.

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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Off-Road SUV
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2026 CarExpert Choice Awards: Best Off-Road SUV

This category recognizes rugged SUVs that deliver genuine off-road capability and the confidence to tackle New Zealand's toughest terrain without sacrificing everyday comfort.

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Toyota New Zealand picks Kiwi brand as EV charging partner
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Toyota New Zealand picks Kiwi brand as EV charging partner

Toyota has teamed up with Evnex as their EV charging parter, Australasia's largest manufacturer of home EV chargers with more than 16,000 units installed across New Zealand and Australia.

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Denza Z9 S electric sedan revealed as smaller sibling to NZ-bound Z9 GT
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Denza Z9 S electric sedan revealed as smaller sibling to NZ-bound Z9 GT

Denza's Z9 GT is scheduled to arrive in local showrooms later this year, but a shorter version unveiled in China could also be offered in New Zealand.

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2027 Smart #2 teased as iconic ForTwo city car returns as compact EV
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2027 Smart #2 teased as iconic ForTwo city car returns as compact EV

The iconic Smart ForTwo is being reborn as the #2 EV in 2026, currently undergoing development testing ahead of a production reveal in October.

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