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‘Ultra smart’ electric 7-seater Xpeng X9 touches down in NZ
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‘Ultra smart’ electric 7-seater Xpeng X9 touches down in NZ

Luxury 7-seater EV from China arrives in New Zealand, but how much will it cost?

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2026 Cupra Raval revealed as affordable baby hot hatch EV
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2026 Cupra Raval revealed as affordable baby hot hatch EV

The Cupra Raval has been unveiled as the VW Group's first 'cheap' EV, available with up to 166kW of power and 450km of range.

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Mitsubishi adds new model to Triton line-up, confirms updates
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Mitsubishi adds new model to Triton line-up, confirms updates

New Mitsubishi Triton grade offers more rugged styling for less than 50 grand.

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GWM ORA 5: New electric SUV model set for NZ from $36,990
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GWM ORA 5: New electric SUV model set for NZ from $36,990

GWM announce a new small full electric SUV is coming to New Zealand with sharp pricing and updated technology.

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BYD Shark 6 Performance: PHEV ute with 350kW and 3.5T tow rating set for NZ
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BYD Shark 6 Performance: PHEV ute with 350kW and 3.5T tow rating set for NZ

BYD launch a more powerful and higher-capacity Shark 6 Performance model, said to be designed specifically for Kiwi working conditions.

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Honda confirms NZ pricing for all-new Prelude hybrid coupe
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Honda confirms NZ pricing for all-new Prelude hybrid coupe

Honda's hybrid sports coupe priced above Mazda MX-5, Toyota GR86.

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BYD Seal 06 Touring: PHEV wagon with 1300km range detailed for NZ
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BYD Seal 06 Touring: PHEV wagon with 1300km range detailed for NZ

BYD is set to launch a new plug-in hybrid station wagon with over 1000km of combined range.

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Is this NZ’s first 850kW Chinese car? Denza Z9 GT confirmed for Australia
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Is this NZ’s first 850kW Chinese car? Denza Z9 GT confirmed for Australia

BYD’s answer to the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is set to arrive in Australia later this year – but will it make its way to New Zealand?

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Electric LDV ute spotted testing in NZ ahead of potential launch
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Electric LDV ute spotted testing in NZ ahead of potential launch

Fully electric LDV eTerron 9 seen on Kiwi streets. Will it launch here?

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