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Audi's iconic five-cylinder engine could be spared the axe
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Audi's iconic five-cylinder engine could be spared the axe

In a reversal of fortunes, the legendary five-cylinder turbo engine may live beyond the current Audi RS3, which was previously slated to be its last hurrah.

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2027 Hyundai Tucson revealed with bold, boxy design
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2027 Hyundai Tucson revealed with bold, boxy design

The 'All-New' Hyundai Tucson has just been unveiled in Korea, and sports a radically overhauled design that claims to offer best-in-class practicality.

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Ferrari's first manual supercar in 14 years priced for New Zealand
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Ferrari's first manual supercar in 14 years priced for New Zealand

The first factory-built Ferrari with a manual transmission for over a decade will cost over $1 million in New Zealand, with deliveries commencing in the latter half of 2027.

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2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class revealed
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2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class revealed

Order books have opened in Europe for the updated mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid C-Class sedan, ahead of its expected arrival here next year.

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Prices slashed on LDV utes and vans to as little as $19,990
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Prices slashed on LDV utes and vans to as little as $19,990

Huge discounts revealed for LDV models across the country.

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Can this little EV be a big sales hero for Geely?
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Can this little EV be a big sales hero for Geely?

China's best-selling new car arrives in NZ at the end of this month. Can it shake up our market, too?

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Toyota NZ reveals new-generation GRF-70 open-wheel racer
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Toyota NZ reveals new-generation GRF-70 open-wheel racer

Local engineering features in Toyota Performance NZ's new GRF-70 race car.

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Zeekr 8X and 9X preview: luxury SUVs driven on ice ahead of NZ launch
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Zeekr 8X and 9X preview: luxury SUVs driven on ice ahead of NZ launch

Zeekr has given us an early taste of its 8X and 9X SUVs, with both set to be two of the most technically outrageous PHEVs on sale when they arrive in NZ.

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Government delays Auckland crossing decision until 2027, orders another business case
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Government delays Auckland crossing decision until 2027, orders another business case

The Government says more work is needed before Cabinet commits to a preferred option for a new Waitematā Harbour Crossing.

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