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Limited Mercedes-Benz G-Class evokes 1980s nostalgia
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Kia announces NZ pricing for Tasman ute
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Kia Soundscapes turns scenery into sound for the visually impaired
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Navman has launched its 2025 dashcam range in NZ, including a 3-camera 4K beast of a cam.
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Could carbon fibre disappear from our cars?
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Geely EX5 earns five-star safety rating
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BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs
BMW has revealed an all-new sound concept for its upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles.
Gen-X rejoice: you can now play Pac-Man in your VW!
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Jeep unleashes new concept vehicles for 59th Annual Easter Jeep Safari
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Body-swapped Hyundai Ioniq 5 channels Lancia Delta Integrale
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New Peugeot 5008 Hybrid SUV arrives in NZ
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