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The CCD slowed ute and SUV sales, but expect that to reverse if National removes it.
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BYD Sea Lion 07 EV SUV is officially here to take on Tesla Model Y
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Jeep Avenger electric SUV pricing for New Zealand revealed
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Porsche introduces exclusive ‘Turbonite’ trim to elevate Turbo models
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Next-gen 2025 Toyota Camry unveiled, goes hybrid-only
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Car-Vid Classics: Canyonero!
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Toyota wants to combine hydrogen with ICE for Land Cruiser
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New Minis put in an appearance in New Zealand
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Cadillac Lyriq electric luxury SUV confirmed in right-hand drive for New Zealand
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Tesla Cybertruck flippers could face $85k fine
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Ultra-rare Ferrari 250 GTO sells for record $88m at auction
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BYD to reveal new Tesla Model Y fighter this week
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The top spec Takami is the luxury pinnacle of the Mazda CX-60 range.
Lexus with GR Corolla 3-cylinder engine could be on the way
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Kia EV6 facelift to draw inspiration from another Kia EV
Kia is updating its EV6 to bring it more into line visually with the angular EV9.