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Revised Honda CR-V both cheaper and more expensive than the old one
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Revised Honda CR-V both cheaper and more expensive than the old one

Long-standing Honda family wagon cops updates for 2026.

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Dongfeng to expand dealership footprint in New Zealand
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Dongfeng to expand dealership footprint in New Zealand

Dongfeng will open new locations giving the brand more coverage in the four largest areas of the country

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2027 Audi RS5 liftback and wagon leaked
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2027 Audi RS5 liftback and wagon leaked

Images of the next-generation Audi RS5 Sportback and Avant have emerged online ahead of their debut in the not-too-distant future.

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Subscription services to be the norm by the end of the decade?
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Subscription services to be the norm by the end of the decade?

The local distributor for one manufacturer expects subscription services to become commonplace in new cars sold in New Zealand

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Kia quietly axes its cheapest car and last hatchback on sale in NZ
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Kia quietly axes its cheapest car and last hatchback on sale in NZ

Kia drops the Picanto in New Zealand, goes without a hatchback for the first time in decades.

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Worksafe change to make it easier for companies to buy EVs
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Worksafe change to make it easier for companies to buy EVs

Worksafe guidance changes could open doors for the national electric vehicle fleet.

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Mazda CX-5 ticks over 5 million units as all-new model readies for launch
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Mazda CX-5 ticks over 5 million units as all-new model readies for launch

The CX-5 is the third Mazda model to surpass the global production milestone.

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Ford Ranger returns to the top of the NZ sales charts in ‘strong’ January
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Ford Ranger returns to the top of the NZ sales charts in ‘strong’ January

Motor Industry Association confirms 'strong' results for new vehicle market in January as Ford returns to the top spot.

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Nissan confirms local update, fresh pricing for X-Trail SUV
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Nissan confirms local update, fresh pricing for X-Trail SUV

Nissan's quiet achiever X-Trail gets mid-life refresh and revised pricing for 2026.

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