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// Range Rover Sport Electric breaks cover at Goodwood
Land Rover has unveiled the Range Rover Sport Electric at a private event during the Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking its public debut ahead of a full technical reveal later in 2026.
- AutoTrader says Land Rover unveils Range Rover Sport Electric
- Stuff Motoring says 2027 Range Rover Sport Electric revealed: Luxury EV confirmed for 2026 launch
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// Video: Kia PV5 – The courier’s new best friend?
Kia has added the PV5 Cargo electric van to its lineup, with a seven-seat passenger variant, high-roof cargo version and larger PV7 and PV9 models still to come.
- Stuff Motoring says Kia PV5 is just the beginning: Why this electric van changes everything for Kia
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// BMW iX3 first to pass ANCAP’s new safety test
BMW’s current iX3 is the first model tested under ANCAP’s 2026-28 assessment requirements, earning a five-star rating in the process.
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// Aston Martin unveils digital Dreadnought SUV for Call of Duty
Aston Martin has unveiled the Dreadnought, a military-spec SUV created exclusively for the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
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// Kia NZ rules out EV2 over production cost concerns
Kia New Zealand has confirmed it won’t bring the EV2 to the local market, with managing director Todd McDonald citing European production and shipping costs as the key barriers.
// New Renault Capturs spotted in New Zealand confirmed to be Japanese imports
A batch of brand-new Renault Capturs has turned up for sale at several New Zealand dealerships, despite Renault no longer selling passenger cars locally.
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// Taupō technician retires after 61 years in automotive industry
Veteran technician Graham Church has retired after 61 years in the motor trade, with colleagues at Morrell Motors celebrating his long service to the Taupō dealership and industry.
// Public consultation opens on digital driver licences
The Government has opened public consultation on the design of digital driver licences, moving New Zealand closer to letting motorists carry their licence on a smartphone.
// All-electric V7E tops segment
Farizon NZ has posted its best month yet, with the V7E electric van cementing its place as the country’s top-selling electric van.
// Foton’s not-so-secret sales weapon detailed as it dives back into Kiwi ute segment
The local dual-cab ute market has never been so competitive. Along with recent updates for the four major nameplates — the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton, and Nissan Navara — we have seen the arrival of a smorgasbord of new contenders.
// Mercedes-Benz ‘140Years 140Places’ global tour clocks up 3800km through NZ
The New Zealand leg of Mercedes-Benz’s “140Years 140Places” global tour wrapped up after covering 3800km through the North and South Islands, generating more than 10,000 photos and videos.
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// Mick Murray’s hybrid haulers move more freight with fewer fumes
Australian trailer maker Mick Murray Welding has partnered with mining firm MLG to develop hybrid-electric multi-trailer road trains aimed at hauling heavier loads with lower emissions.
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- Ineos Automotive posts record first-half sales as fleet demand grows
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