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// Tesla reveals production Roadster with Cybertruck styling and thrusters
Tesla has revealed its second-generation Roadster, with Cybertruck styling, a thruster-based suction system and steer-by-wire.
- EVs & Beyond says Tesla Roadster will be left-hand drive only, NZ website says
- Stuff says Watch what happens when Tesla's 'flying' roadster goes off this ramp
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// Updated Zeekr 7X gets more range, power and faster charging
Zeekr’s updated 7X brings up to 627km of range, 500kW and 450kW charging, with European deliveries from early 2027.
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// LeBron James’ Mercedes-Maybach S 680 to be auctioned for charity
Finding a car that has enough room when you’re over 200cm tall is something that’s easier said than done.
- Driven Car Guide says LeBron’s bespoke Maybach gets charity auction twin
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// 2027 Porsche Mission S concept: Petrol hypercar previews new flagship
Stuttgart has ditched hybrid and electric power for old-fashioned internal combustion for its new hypercar to belatedly replace the 918 Spyder.
- AutoTrader says Porsche Mission S previews a supercar flagship above the 911
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// Volkswagen Polo: entry-level hatch re-joins local line-up
Volkswagen New Zealand has brought a fan favourite in the Polo back to its line-up for 2026.
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// JMC Grand Avenue utes spotted ahead of New Zealand launch?
Two JMC Grand Avenue double-cab utes have been spotted parked in an Auckland holding yard, offering an early look at what could be another nameplate set to join New Zealand’s ute market.
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// NZ4WD editor and former BMW NZ comms man Mark Baker dies
Mark Baker, editor of NZ4WD and for six years the media face of BMW Group New Zealand, has died.
// Lender cops $15k fine
Judge also hands community work sentences to couple behind unregistered company.
// Tesla tells NZ owners Full Self-Driving Capability is now Tesla Assisted Driving Basic
NZ Tesla owners have received a notice renaming Full Self-Driving Capability to Tesla Assisted Driving Basic, in a change Tesla says is for Europe.
// Lexus reveals new ES in Auckland, with an electric 500e for the first time
Lexus has revealed the new ES in Auckland, including the first battery electric version, the $109,900 ES 500e Dynamic.
// Petone luxury dealer closes, leaving financiers waiting
Financiers to O’Reilly’s Garage, the Petone luxury car dealer reported to have closed earlier this month, are waiting on answers after the owner could not…
// CarExpert NZ launches video channel
Presenter Jono Capel-Baker was chosen from hundreds of applicants for the new service.
// Patrol production starts for NZ
Nissan says right-hand-drive models are being built in Japan and will launch here this year.
// The Insider: the end of the one-size-fits-all new car
Dane Fisher, group general manager, NordEast Vehicle Distributors, explains how fast the NZ consumer has moved beyond argyments like electric versus petrol.
// Finance sector tackles big issues
Lenders from across New Zealand and Australia attended the event on October 16 to exchange ideas, explore emerging challenges and discuss the future of the industry.
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