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// Manual Mission S a possibility according to Porsche CEO
As one of the most anticipated unveils of the year, Porsche took the covers off its Mission S concept car just last week.
- Driven Car Guide says Porsche Mission S previews supercar above the 911
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// Updated Chery Tiggo 4 gets turbo hybrid power and a sportier tune
Chery’s facelifted Tiggo 4 hybrid is quicker, and the company plans to retune its suspension and driver-assist systems for drivers in New Zealand and Australia.
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// Dealership enters liquidation
Finance firm put freezing order on Auckland business before liquidators appointed this month.
// Delivering ‘exceptional value’
The all-new Audi Q7 “represents a compelling proposition for New Zealand customers”.
// BMW New Zealand confirms pricing for new X5 SUV
BMW New Zealand has announced pricing for the new X5, which will arrive locally in the first quarter of 2027.
// Hyundai Elantra N Monochrome: NZ misses out
Hyundai’s Elantra N Monochrome adds a subdued new look to a hot saloon New Zealand buyers already miss out on.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Rivian now #2 US EV brand, up from #10, as Big Auto marginalizes itself
Rivian is now the #2 EV brand in the US, up from 10th last year, taking Chevrolet’s spot as almost every other automaker tries to slow down the inevitable transition to electric cars.
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- Mercedes-AMG GT SUV revealed with up to 860kW
- Freelander’s NZ launch backed by $630 million factory overhaul
- Business confidence increasing
- Changing face of fleet
- iCAUR rules out a ute and diesel
- Why iCAUR’s boss wanted a Bronco and a Tesla in one car
- What happens when two CLAs meet in a crash?
- Polestar and Oxford put driving thrills to the test
- Omoda X revealed with 1800kg towing and thermal imaging
- Bentley’s Blower family gains a tiny new model
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