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// Nissan unveils next-generation X-Trail and Juke, teases new Skyline and Xterra
Nissan has taken the covers off the new X-Trail and Juke models during an event in Japan, while also teasing a new Skyline and Xterra SUV.
- Driven Car Guide says And you though the first one looked weird: Nissan unveils new all-electric Juke
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// Porsche has made a 911 GT3 convertible for the first time… and it’s manual only
Porsche has taken one of its most driver-focused models and turned it into a convertible: meet the $593,000 911 GT3 S/C.
- AutoTrader says Porsche 911 GT3 S/C unveiled as a drop-top track weapon
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// Dealers are taking a closer look at vehicle data
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// Plug-in RAV4 to bring ‘flexibility’
The first RAV4 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will become available to Kiwi buyers this June.
// Kia adds GT performance variants to EV3 and EV9 lineup
Kia New Zealand has expanded its electric vehicle range with the addition of high-performance GT variants
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// Auto Trader reports 52% user growth in March
Auto Trader New Zealand recorded 464,000 unique users in March 2026, representing a 52% increase compared to the same month
// Meridian reports surge in EV charging as fuel concerns rise
Meridian Energy says demand for electric vehicle charging is surging as concerns over global fuel supply drive growing interest
// ChargeNet opens new ultra-fast EV charging site in Howick
ChargeNet NZ has expanded its Auckland footprint with the opening of a new ultra-fast charging site in Howick. The site, located
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// Aptera CEO shows his solar car producing more energy than his home solar
Aptera co-CEO Steve Fambro says his SEV prototype is making 300W of solar at 8 a.m. while his rooftop panels put out just 136W.
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- Rolls-Royce unveils ‘near-silent’ electric convertible
- Mercedes-Benz updates EQS with over 900km range
- Video: Fire at BYD facility in China
- NSW rolls out $100m EV strategy to boost charging network
- BYD working on Ford F-150 rival for Australasia
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