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Suzuki’s adorable Ignis nearing the end in NZ, at least for now
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Suzuki’s adorable Ignis nearing the end in NZ, at least for now

Suzuki New Zealand looking at options to replace one of its most popular nameplates.

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Toyota Celica revival to be powered by 2.0-litre turbo hybrid - report
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Toyota Celica revival to be powered by 2.0-litre turbo hybrid - report

The first details are emerging about the first Toyota Celica in 20 years, which could be a turbo all-wheel drive bruiser.

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Electric ute from MG under consideration for NZ market
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Electric ute from MG under consideration for NZ market

Pure electric pick-up could go on sale in New Zealand later this year.

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Farizon V7E: fleet-focused EV van pricing revealed for New Zealand
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Farizon V7E: fleet-focused EV van pricing revealed for New Zealand

Farizon says the V7E achieves price parity with New Zealand’s best-selling internal combustion medium vans.

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Michelin claim new ‘Energy’ tyres can boost EV range by up to 10%
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Michelin claim new ‘Energy’ tyres can boost EV range by up to 10%

Michelin say these new tyres can deliver over $300 in fuel savings or extend EV range by up to 70km per charge.

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Volkswagen ID. Polo, ID. Polo GTI EV hatches leaked online ahead of reveal
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Volkswagen ID. Polo, ID. Polo GTI EV hatches leaked online ahead of reveal

Volkswagen's new light EV, the ID. Polo, has been leaked completely undisguised in a range of variants, including the sporty GTI flagship.

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Diesel doubles in price, overtakes 91 in parts of NZ amid supply fears
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Diesel doubles in price, overtakes 91 in parts of NZ amid supply fears

New Zealand could have just 11.3 days of diesel supply by Easter if current consumption continues.

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Suzuki Fronx stop sale ends in NZ as fix and recall work confirmed
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Suzuki Fronx stop sale ends in NZ as fix and recall work confirmed

The Fronx was pulled from sale in December after receiving a one-star safety rating.

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2026 Suzuki e Vitara: price and range of first EV revealed for NZ
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2026 Suzuki e Vitara: price and range of first EV revealed for NZ

The new full electric Suzuki e Vitra range will include two models and go on sale in April

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