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McLaren unveils MCL-HY GTR customer hypercar for Le Mans testing programme
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McLaren unveils MCL-HY GTR customer hypercar for Le Mans testing programme

McLaren has revealed the MCL-HY GTR, an ultra-exclusive customer track car developed alongside its new endurance racing Hypercar.

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NZ New Car Sales April 2026: 'solid' growth but EVs slow despite fuel prices
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NZ New Car Sales April 2026: 'solid' growth but EVs slow despite fuel prices

New Zealand's new car market continues to grow, driven by light passenger vehicles and business buyers.

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Fully electric Lexus TZ unveiled, will land in NZ next year
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Fully electric Lexus TZ unveiled, will land in NZ next year

Lexus reveals plug-in TZ 3-row SUV, set to arrive in local showrooms in early to mid 2027.

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GWM push ahead with major Australian engineering hub despite Lang Lang shutdown
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GWM push ahead with major Australian engineering hub despite Lang Lang shutdown

GWM are ‘disappointed’ by Lang Lang sale but confirms new Australian tech centre will go ahead regardless.

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Arcfox confirmed: New Chinese EV brand announced for NZ
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Arcfox confirmed: New Chinese EV brand announced for NZ

Electric arm of BAIC announces New Zealand debut, special launch pricing for first model.

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Another region may join chorus to ban concealed door handles
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Another region may join chorus to ban concealed door handles

Hong Kong evaluating adopting China in cracking down on electric release door handles.

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2026 Omoda 4 revealed in Beijing as new hybrid SUV eyes NZ launch in 2027
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2026 Omoda 4 revealed in Beijing as new hybrid SUV eyes NZ launch in 2027

New Omoda 4 compact SUV is expected to launch in NZ targeting young buyers with sharp pricing and bold styling.

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NZ fuel stocks drop below trigger threshold, yet no change to alert level
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NZ fuel stocks drop below trigger threshold, yet no change to alert level

Under the Government’s fuel security framework, a drop of three days’ supply in any fuel type is enough to trigger consideration of a higher alert level.

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National Fuel Plan explained: NZ's four-phase system revealed
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National Fuel Plan explained: NZ's four-phase system revealed

The Government reveal what would trigger restrictions for Kiwi motorists in the National Fuel Plan.

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