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3 September 2020

60th Anniversary Holdens

Special edition SS-V with 20-inch wheels
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3 September 2020
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Murphy fastest in second session

Two Kiwis, Greg Murohy and Fabian Coulthard, are in the top 10 shootout at Hamilton this afternoon....
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3 September 2020
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Newsflash: Mason increases lead

Richard Mason wins SS2 to extend his Rally Otago lead...
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3 September 2020
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Mason wins Leg 2 and Otago Rally overall

Mason takes clean sweep of stage wins over two days of Otago Rally...
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3 September 2020
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Mitsubishi shows Lancer hatchbacks

Mitsubishi shows Lancer hatchbacks...
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3 September 2020
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Greener Mazdas

Mazda plans to cut its vehicles’ fuel consumption by an average of 30 percent by 2015....
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3 September 2020
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Bad bumpers bump up repair costs

NZ to follow Australia in setting premium prices?...
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3 September 2020
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Recent safety survey disputed

Was it a pack of lies?...
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3 September 2020
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2009 Subarus arrive in NZ

Legacy and Outback models here now...
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3 September 2020
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Mason matches world’s best

Kiwi rally ace has equalled the fastest international production car driver...
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
Kia EV3 under cloudy skies
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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12 June 2025
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Terron 9 Elite arrives and LDV is taking preorders

The LDV Terron 9 has dotted down in New Zealand in Elite specification and pricing kicks off at $59,990 plus on roads. Powering LDV’s new full-sized ute is a 2.5L turbodiesel engine producing 164kW power and 520Nm torque. It has a maximum braked towing capacity of 3500kg. The 4WD workhorse comes with multiple terrain modes, and off-road expert information, including
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12 June 2025
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Celebrate 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche New Zealand

Porsche New Zealand, in collaboration with The Wrap Shop, invites motorsport enthusiasts to join a special celebration of the 24 Hours of Le Mans this Sunday at Issy’s Cafe in Milford. Event Details: • When: Sunday, June 15, 2025 • Where: Issy’s Cafe, 110 Kitchener Rd, Milford • What’s On: o Complimentary coffees (while supplies last) o Live streaming of
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