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// Volvo EX60 unveiled with up to 810km of range, 500kW of power
Following an image leak earlier in the week, Volvo has unveiled the new EX60 SUV in full, and the numbers are impressive. Volvo New Zealand is yet
- AutoTalk says Volvo to launch two new electric SUVs in New Zealand in 2026
- DrivenCarGuide says Volvo reveals EX60, confirms EX90’s local launch details
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// Motor vehicle spending up $5m year-on-year in December
Spending on motor vehicles was up $5 million year-on-year in December but down on a month-on-month basis contributing to a
- AutoFile says Vehicle spending up by $5m
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// Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 are back in New Zealand as dual-motor performance SUVs
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// Dealership donates $1000 to Totara Hospice
Motor vehicle retailer easyauto123 has donated $1000 to Totara Hospice as part of its Cars for Good community initiative.
// Marque backs motorsport
Marque backs motorsport Blue oval gets behind NZ Formula Ford Championship for 2026 season.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Watch Hyundai’s electric sports car take off like an absolute animal, fake shifting and all
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N will go on sale in the US and Europe soon, but we are already getting a look at it in action.
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- Bentleys Batur Convertible #4 goes full bespoke
- Tony Starks one-off Acura NSX Roadster is heading to auction
- BYD Sealion 8 pricing reveal set for Friday livestream
- Renault Group posts third straight year of growth
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