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// New Zealand customer takes delivery of $7 million Ferrari F80
The first Ferrari F80 has been delivered in New Zealand, with Continental Cars Ferrari sharing a few photos of its first time on track.
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// Audi A3 gets smarter cabin tech
Audi has given its A3 family a technology-heavy update, led by a redesigned interior and a wider suite of driver assistance systems.
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// Tesla rolls out FSD v14 to New Zealand
Tesla has begun rolling out version 14 of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software to New Zealand, marking the most significant update to the system since it launched locally in September 2025.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Honda Store Whangārei closes dealership
Honda Store Whangārei has confirmed it is no longer part of Honda New Zealand’s authorised dealer network following the closure of the dealership on June 19.
// 2 Cheap Cars annual report highlights network changes, EV growth
2 Cheap Cars Group has released its 2026 annual report, highlighting the continued growth of hybrid and electric vehicles sales in FY26.
// THL receives another takeover bid
Tourism Holdings Ltd (THL) has received an additional takeover offer, with a strategic buyer offering between $3.30 and $3.40 a share for the campervan and tourism operator, valuing the company at around NZ$750 million.
// Electric drive ‘at core’
Leapmotor has confirmed the New Zealand launch of its B10 Ultra Hybrid EV to strengthen its growing local line-up.
// Cupra Leon VZ hatch returns to New Zealand with 239kW
Cupra’s much-loved Leon VZ hatch will return to New Zealand this year, priced from $79,990 when it arrives.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// UK sales of electric vehicles just overtook petrol cars for the first time
For the first time in the UK, more new electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold over a 12-month period than petrol cars, according to Carbon Brief analysis.
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- Polestar barred from selling new vehicles in US from 2027
- Ford claims Pikes Peak victory with 1043kW electric Mustang Mach-E
- Geely unveils 830kW plug-in hybrid off-roader
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- Old vs new crash test shows how far vehicle safety has come in 30 years
- German tuning house previews what we can expect from Lamborghini Temerario STO
- Morgan unveils ultra-exclusive Midsummer Coupé
- Porsche unveils 911 GT4 R racer as replacement for outgoing 718
- GWM confirms you’ll see V8 ‘something’ next year: Tank SUV Ti
- Safety upgrades quietly confirmed affordable Chinese SUV
- Bentley opens new paint shop at Crewe
- Bentley turns Tokyo green with new Continental GT S and Supersports
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