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Lexus GS F and RS F V8s recalled over fuel pump issue
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Lexus GS F and RS F V8s recalled over fuel pump issue

5.0-litre performance cars recalled over fuel pump issue that can lead to engine failure.

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Older customers could be key to new-car market success
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Older customers could be key to new-car market success

New Nielsen CMI data says almost half of New Zealand's over-65s are 'likely' to buy a new car in the next year.

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Volkswagen continues EV reset, with ID.3 and ID.4 being replaced with “true Volkswagens”
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Volkswagen continues EV reset, with ID.3 and ID.4 being replaced with “true Volkswagens”

The German brand’s CEO says it had lost its way, with the ID.3 Neo set to steer it back towards its core identity.

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Subaru reveals limited edition WRX for New Zealand
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Subaru reveals limited edition WRX for New Zealand

Subaru confirms latest limited edition WRX 6-speed manual release, just 10 produced.

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A $150,000 Kia? Hotted up electric SUVs confirmed for NZ
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A $150,000 Kia? Hotted up electric SUVs confirmed for NZ

Rapid Kia EV9 GT becomes Korean marque's most expensive model.

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2026 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C: High-performance roadster is first drop-top GT3
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2026 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C: High-performance roadster is first drop-top GT3

The S/C badge has been reborn, with Porsche creating a lightweight convertible using the best bits from the GT3 and 911 S/T.

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2026 Mazda CX-6e electric SUV to undercut Tesla, BYD in Australia
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2026 Mazda CX-6e electric SUV to undercut Tesla, BYD in Australia

Mazda Australia confirm sharpe pricing for the upcoming CX-6e electric SUV ahead of its arrival.

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2027 Nissan X-Trail and Juke revealed, new Skyline and Xterra teased
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2027 Nissan X-Trail and Juke revealed, new Skyline and Xterra teased

Nissan has previewed the next generation of its popular X-Trail and its quirky Juke, and teased a new Skyline and Xterra.

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Dongfeng acknowledges safety “challenge” with new electric car
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Dongfeng acknowledges safety “challenge” with new electric car

"There's nothing to hide" says chief executive regarding affordably priced EV safety concerns.

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