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Mercedes-AMG GT SUV revealed as brand embraces EVs
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Mercedes-AMG GT SUV revealed as brand embraces EVs

Compared to the GT 4-Door Coupe, the all-electric Mercedes-Benz GT SUV trades a bit of performance and range for a dash of extra space and practicality.

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Tesla Roadster revealed with flying tech, 0.8sec 0-100km/h sprint time
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Tesla Roadster revealed with flying tech, 0.8sec 0-100km/h sprint time

Tesla has demonstrated the sub-one-second claimed 0-100mph acceleration time of its new Roadster, which it promises will enter production in 2028.

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Polestar 5 pricing updated for flagship EV GT ahead of NZ launch
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Polestar 5 pricing updated for flagship EV GT ahead of NZ launch

Polestar's hero GT is arriving in New Zealand soon with a spec sheet that should have Porsche worried.

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Honda confirms updated Civic with cheaper retail price
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Honda confirms updated Civic with cheaper retail price

Long-serving Honda hatch gets Prelude technology and lower price.

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Nissan Navara Pro PHEV testing prompted bigger engine for NZ
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Nissan Navara Pro PHEV testing prompted bigger engine for NZ

Nissan has opted for a larger turbocharged engine for the Navara Pro PHEV headed to New Zealand after testing in Australia showed it's Chinese-market counterpart failed to hit the mark.

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2027 Porsche Mission S concept: Petrol hypercar previews new flagship
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2027 Porsche Mission S concept: Petrol hypercar previews new flagship

Stuttgart has ditched hybrid and electric power for old-fashioned internal combustion for its new hypercar to belatedly replace the 918 Spyder.

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Face of CarExpert NZ YouTube channel revealed
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Face of CarExpert NZ YouTube channel revealed

CarExpert New Zealand's new YouTube channel launches today, hosted by Jono Capel-Baker.

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BMW celebrates one million M cars as petrol and EV M3s prepare to coexist
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BMW celebrates one million M cars as petrol and EV M3s prepare to coexist

BMW has built its one-millionth M car, marking a major milestone for its performance division as it prepares to enter the electric era.

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2027 Zeekr 7X: Export-market facelift revealed, misses out on major Chinese update
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2027 Zeekr 7X: Export-market facelift revealed, misses out on major Chinese update

The Zeekr 7X is getting more power, torque and range in Europe, as well as minor visual changes, but it's unclear when the update will come here.

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