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// Mini Countryman Untamed Edition lifts the electric SE ALL4
The Mini Countryman Untamed Edition adds a 15mm lift, all-terrain tyres and rugged styling. In Europe the lift is reserved for the electric SE ALL4.
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// VIA names lane support as biggest obstacle in import safety mandate
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// McLaren files to trademark Remuera and Muriwai
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// MTA gains product stewardship ‘voice’
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// Crunch time for Jaguar: we get up close and personal with the all-new Type 01
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// Nissan Navara Pro plug-in hybrid ute confirmed for NZ in 2027
Nissan's first plug-in hybrid for New Zealand is a Navara Pro ute with a 2.0-litre turbo PHEV drivetrain, 300kW, 800Nm and a 3500kg towing capacity.
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// 2027 BMW iX4 electric coupe SUV revealed, could hit NZ next year
The new BMW iX4 is the company's second electric "coupe SUV" after the iX2, and predictably shares a lot with the iX3 launched in New Zealand earlier this year.
// Zenobē moves into NZ electric trucks with Woolworths deal
Zenobē is financing and leasing electric delivery trucks for Woolworths NZ, which will charge at the Penrose eStore hub.
// Petrol demand down 6% as fuel prices hit new highs, Z says
Z Energy says petrol demand fell about 6% through the second and third quarters of 2026 and diesel demand by 3% to 4%, as pump prices reached new highs, RNZ reports.
// Dealer numbers increase
Traders register grows for fifth month in a row to hit highest total since May last year.
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// Dodge Charger Daytona EV Sales Crater: Less Than 800 Deliveries This Year
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