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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport HEV confirmed for New Zealand launch
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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport HEV confirmed for New Zealand launch

Mitsubishi's SUV lineup will grow to five models by the end of 2026 with the introduction of the brand's first hybrid electric vehicle.

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Mercedes-AMG confirms new V8 and doubles down on eight-cylinder power
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Mercedes-AMG confirms new V8 and doubles down on eight-cylinder power

Mercedes-AMG’s boss says the high-performance brand is “doubling down” on petrol engines after its controversial shift to hybrid and electric power.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets new lap record around the 'Ring
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets new lap record around the 'Ring

VW's 50th birthday tribute to the Golf GTI is the fastest front-drive production car around the Nürburgring Nordschleife – lapping the Green Hell in a record 7:44.523 minutes.

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Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster: Brand's fastest ever open-top model revealed
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Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster: Brand's fastest ever open-top model revealed

The slightly bonkers limited-edition Lamborghini Fenomeno, with its uprated V12 hybrid drivetrain, is now available as a roadster.

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Toyota’s first electric Hilux ute arrives in NZ
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Toyota’s first electric Hilux ute arrives in NZ

Toyota New Zealand has confirmed that the first units of the brand’s fully electric Hilux have hit the country.

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Zeekr responds to cybersecurity concerns around Chinese vehicles
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Zeekr responds to cybersecurity concerns around Chinese vehicles

Zeekr says its owners shouldn't be concerned about data security, and the Chinese brand insists it complies with all relevant laws.

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Honda NZ to close National Distribution Centre in South Island
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Honda NZ to close National Distribution Centre in South Island

Honda New Zealand to shut doors on storied facility, distributor activities to be shifted to Auckland.

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Inside the Chinese EV factory built to take on Tesla and BYD
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Inside the Chinese EV factory built to take on Tesla and BYD

Leapmotor says it wants to be more than a cheap EV brand and its Chinese factory tour showed us how it plans to do that.

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Start price, local details for electric Kia PV5 van confirmed
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Start price, local details for electric Kia PV5 van confirmed

Kia's futuristic fully electric PV5 van set to touch down before the year's out.

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