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3 September 2020

AutoTrader.co.nz Launches Unique Car Search Solution

Visitors to Autotrader.co.nz will see some dramatic changes to the website, which is already the country’s biggest automotive market place with nearly 40,000 cars and access to 20,000 boats, bikes and other vehicles.
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3 September 2020
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Audi concept production ready

Audi showed a hybrid-powered version of its new Q7 large SUV at the Frankfurt Motor Show....
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3 September 2020
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350Z gets makeover for 2006

Nissan is giving its 350Z sports car a tickle-up for the 2006 model year....
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3 September 2020
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Proton announces Mitsubishi, VW and A1GP agreements

Proton has confirmed new collaborations this week — both in the factory and on the racetrack…...
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3 September 2020
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Holden aims to captivate SUV buyers

Holden’s will expand its four-wheel drive range with a GM Daewoo-developed compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) which will go on sale here and in Australia in the second...
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3 September 2020
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Richards salvages top 10 finish in Perth V8 400

A strong fight back from Jason Richards has landed the Kiwi in the top 10 in the third round of the V8 Supercar Championship Series in Western Australia,...
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3 September 2020
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Tasman struggle at Queensland Raceway BigPond 400

Sunday, July 23, 2006 WHILE they may not have a severely damaged Commodore to repair as was the case after last year’s V8 Supercar round at Queensland Raceway,...
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3 September 2020
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Revised Grandis more luxurious

Mitsubishi’s Grandis VRX gets dual sunroofs, leather-upholstered seats, heated in the front, alloy pedals and new exterior trim and wheels for 2007....
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3 September 2020
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Buicks in British auction

Twelve specialised wedding cars, including the two Buicks pictured, will go under the hammer in Britain next March. British auction house, H&H, is offering the cars for sale....
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3 September 2020
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3-Series Convertible here in April

BMW’s new retractable hardtop Convertible 3-Series pricing announced....
12 June 2025
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Hybrid variant of KGM Torres in the offing

KGM offered some intrigue for visitors to Fieldays, display a hybrid variant of its Torres medium SUV. KGM here, part of the Inchcape stable, wanted to gauge interest and feedback from showngoers. Based on customer response, the hybrid could join the Torres line-up here in New Zealand. It is currently aimed at European markets. “This is a great opportunity to
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12 June 2025
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Toyota brings its commercial range to Fieldays 2025

Toyota New Zealand is back at Fieldays 2025, presenting the biggest line-up of vehicles yet. The spotlight this year is on commercial vehicles and accessories. Toyota says it is celebrating the trusted workhorses that Kiwis use on the job. Visitors will get to view the likes of the Hilux Hybrid, Land Cruiser 70 and 300, Prado, Hiace, and RAV4. Andrew
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12 June 2025
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Kia EV3 is now on sale in New Zealand

Fresh from claiming the 2025 World Car of the Year title, Kia says its new EV3 is set to be an ideal choice for Kiwi motorists. For it is an advanced medium-size fully electric SUV capable of around 600km on a single charge. The EV3 Light LR model claims 605km, while the Earth and GT-Line aim for 563km. All three
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12 June 2025
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Wealthy Aussie buys $1m Cadillac Celestiq EV

An Australian collector has bought one of the world’s most exclusive cars, but there’s a catch to ownership. They cannot drive the opulent electric Cadillac on Australian roads. The well-to-do enthusiast splashed out on a Cadillac Celestiq that starts from $US358,000. However, the price can virtually double depending on which option boxes are ticked. Crafted as an American alternative to
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