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BMW claims 2026 World Car of the Year, Hyundai and Mazda also recognised
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BMW claims 2026 World Car of the Year, Hyundai and Mazda also recognised

The BMW iX3 is this year’s WCOTY, while the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N claimed the performance car gong and the Mazda 6e claimed the design award.

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EV sales up 380% in March, a ‘clear shift in buyer behaviour’
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EV sales up 380% in March, a ‘clear shift in buyer behaviour’

March supply shortages could mean more big months ahead for bustling EV market amid rising petrol prices.

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Chery claims 500km range in 8 minutes with new battery, eyes 1500km
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Chery claims 500km range in 8 minutes with new battery, eyes 1500km

A new-generation ‘Rhino’ battery will underpin a range of hybrid, battery-electric, and future solid-state vehicles across three Chery Group brands.

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2026 MG ZS scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
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2026 MG ZS scores five-star ANCAP safety rating

The MG ZS has been awarded a five-star rating after the brand updated its compact SUV with more airbags.

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Locally engineered GWM SUVs arrive in New Zealand
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Locally engineered GWM SUVs arrive in New Zealand

The local tuning tweaks mean “a more cohesive and assured character” and could give GWM an advantage over its rivals.

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Updated Mini Countryman gets big range boost
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Updated Mini Countryman gets big range boost

Mini updates its most popular model with handy range gains.

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Ford’s SUV line-up uncertain as brand ‘prioritises’ utes and vans
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Ford’s SUV line-up uncertain as brand ‘prioritises’ utes and vans

"We’ve got to be really focused and prioritise where our strengths are, and our strengths are in light commercial vehicle."

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift bulks up on stars and screens
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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift bulks up on stars and screens

Heading into its eighth year in production, the Mercedes-Benz GLE has received its second facelift featuring revised engines and interior.

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Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years
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Audi axes its iconic five-cylinder engine after 50 years

The end date for Audi’s unique turbocharged five-cylinder engine, which traces its roots back five decades, has been set.

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