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2027 GWM Haval H7: Boxy five-seat RAV4 rival nears NZ launch
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2027 GWM Haval H7: Boxy five-seat RAV4 rival nears NZ launch

GWM New Zealand will launch a new, boxy mid-size SUV this year, and a longer, seven-seat version could following in 2027.

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Mazda 6e, Mercedes-Benz CLA the latest models to earn five-star safety ratings
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Mazda 6e, Mercedes-Benz CLA the latest models to earn five-star safety ratings

Mazda and Mercedes-Benz's newly launched electric vehicles have received five-star safety ratings from ANCAP.

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Clean Car Standard survives Government review, but major changes are coming
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Clean Car Standard survives Government review, but major changes are coming

The Clean Car Standard has survived the Government’s review – but major changes are coming that could affect the price and choice of new and used cars in New Zealand.

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BYD Atto 2 gains plug-in hybrid power in NZ from $34,990
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BYD Atto 2 gains plug-in hybrid power in NZ from $34,990

BYD New Zealand's Atto 2 range gains a plug-in hybrid variant offering as much as 1000km of combined range.

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BMW XM may be axed as niche models come under scrutiny - report
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BMW XM may be axed as niche models come under scrutiny - report

With the Neue Klasse platform set to spawn more models, BMW may clear some space in the showrooms by axing some low-volume models.

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Nearly four in 10 Kiwi new-car buyers never test drive their car - survey
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Nearly four in 10 Kiwi new-car buyers never test drive their car - survey

Last month, as many as 1,790 Kiwis may have bought a new car without taking it for a test drive, according to a Trade Me survey.

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Ford Bronco ute set to return – report
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Ford Bronco ute set to return – report

The previously cancelled Ford Bronco pickup is reportedly back on the agenda, as the US car giant prepares a barrage of new “icon” models for global showrooms.

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Mercedes-Benz to showcase new electric SUVs at 2027 ASB Classic
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Mercedes-Benz to showcase new electric SUVs at 2027 ASB Classic

Mercedes-Benz has become the official automotive partner of the 2027 ASB Classic, with some of its latest electric SUVs set to transport players, VIPs and tournament officials.

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Leapmotor electric hot hatch confirmed for 2027 NZ launch
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Leapmotor electric hot hatch confirmed for 2027 NZ launch

NZ's next hot hatch is a rear-wheel drive EV from a surprise manufacturer.

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