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Premcar joins with Mitsubishi to create Raider
Thursday, 09 April 2026
Premcar, the leading new-vehicle engineering and secondary manufacturing specialist, has announced it is working with Mitsubishi Motors Australia.
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Freelander name coming back
Thursday, 09 April 2026
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Fieldays special from GWM
Thursday, 09 April 2026
As always, the Waikato celebration of all things outdoor and rural is also New Zealand's de facto auto expo, with most manufacturers planning big displays and preparing 'Fielday special' marketing...
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Amarok Style V6: Where Premium Meets Practical
Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Some utes are built for the job. Others are built for the journey. The new Amarok Style V6 is engineered to master both without compromise.
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New dawn for Nissan’s strong performer
Wednesday, 01 April 2026
Nissan’s Navara has been part of the New Zealand landscape and lifestyle for four generations and 40 years.
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Defender Trophy: Asia-Pacific finalists selected for global final in Africa
Saturday, 28 March 2026
Charles Murray from New Zealand and Ron Ng from Singapore have been named Asia-Pacific winners of Defender Trophy, following two days of intense regional qualification rounds held in the mountainou
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Suzuki launches first electric SUV
Thursday, 26 March 2026
The timing was accidentally exquisite.
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AMI announces its biggest-ever Driver Reviver series to help prevent collisions this Easter
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Holidaymakers heading away for Easter and ANZAC weekends are encouraged to pull over, rest and recharge at any of the six AMI Driver Reviver events happening across the country.
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Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - March
Friday, 20 March 2026
Head-to-head at TECT Park The championship is heating up, and the new class 2 for modified UTVs is where the action is hottest.
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Kiwi rally driver takes on offroad race in Thailand
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Opotiki-born rally driver Mike Young has switched codes to race a Toyota Hilux in Thailand.
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GWM Tank 300 Hi4‑T PHEV NZ Price and Specs
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
New Zealand’s off‑road landscape is bracing for a major shake‑up. GWM has officially revealed pricing and full specifications for the Tank 300 Hi4‑T Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV), and it’s already shaping up...
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All-new Mazda CX-5 range announced for New Zealand
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Since its debut in 2012, CX-5 has grown to become a mainstay vehicle that drives brand and business growth by deepening the joy of driving, incorporating key aspects of Mazda’s identity, including
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Nissan Marks New Navara Launch with Limited-Time $3,000 Factory Bonus
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Nissan New Zealand is celebrating this month’s launch of the new Navara with a special factory bonus on select models.
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New and tested 4WDs
2026 Subaru Outback & Outback Wilderness Review – The Most Capable Outback Yet
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Subaru’s Outback has long been the unofficial adventure wagon of New Zealand, a vehicle as likely to be seen outside a Four Square as it is halfway up a muddy forestry track.
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BAIC’s New Zealand launch builds pace
Saturday, 28 February 2026
The launch of the new BAIC marque in New Zealand is based around two new SUVs: the B30 and X55.
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Ford announces 2026.5 Everest pricing
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Ford New Zealand today announced pricing and specifications for the 2026.5 Ford Everest range, headlined by a new entry point for the family: the Everest Active.
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Nissan confirms Navara pricing and specifications ahead of March arrival
Friday, 20 February 2026
Four-grade Dual Cab lineup opens from $54,690*delivering comprehensive capability across work and lifestyle applications
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MY26 Nissan X-Trail
Thursday, 19 February 2026
The MY26 X-Trail is now on sale at Nissan dealerships across New Zealand. Since its domestic introduction in 2001, the X-Trail has amassed over 27,000 sales to date in New Zealand.
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All new Palisade
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Hyundai’s latest large SUV is here, with luxurious design, a spacious, practical cabin, and first-ever hybrid power: 
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Honda confirms pricing and grades for refreshed 2026 CR-V range
Thursday, 19 February 2026
As part of its latest mid-model update, the CR-V line-up expands to offer greater choice across hybrid and petrol powertrains, including two hybrid variants and two all-wheel-drive options.
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Outback 2026 - Subaru updates its best-seller
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
It's a firm Kiwi favourite, slotting in seamlessly to the lifestyle we all enjoy so much. Outdoors, out there, enjoying wild places.
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4WD Sports
Dirt Nation with Bryan Chang and Giti Radials - February
Sunday, 15 February 2026
Hammer time for Hutchison at Manukau  
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Ford confirms 2026 Ranger and Everest offerings
Monday, 09 February 2026
Ford has confirmed its model year 2026 line-up of Ranger utes and Everest SUVs.
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New and tested 4WDs
MG’s U9 is a bold move into the 4WD ute market
Wednesday, 04 February 2026
The U9 enters a very hot market segment, but has a strong proposition for buyers looking for a good big 4WD ute suitable for weekday work and weekend family fun
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Defender does Dakar
Monday, 26 January 2026
For the first time, the toughest offroad endurance race in the world has had an official factory team from Jaguar Land Rover.
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