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As part of its hot weather testing programme, Range Rover Electric prototypes have ascended the ‘Big Red’ dune in the Al Badayer desert of the Sharjah region in the United Arab Emirates.
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// The BYD Sealion 6 is the best new vehicle of the year
The BYD Sealion 6 is the AA DRIVEN Car Guide New Zealand Car of the Year overall winner for 2024.
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// Range Rover reveals highly limited, only-for-NZ special Haast Edition
Range Rover has shown off an extremely exclusive SV special edition, inspired by the natural landscapes of New Zealand and named after the legendary Haast’s eagle.
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Indian carmaker Mahindra has unveiled two fully electric compact crossovers.
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Audi’s all-new Q6 e-tron electric SUV has arrived in New Zealand, making its debut to customers and media in Auckland overnight.
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Peugeot’s new mid-sized 3008 Hybrid crossover has arrived in New Zealand and gone on sale.
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