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Mahindra XUV 3XO first drive: X marks the spot
Mahindra takes a swing at a popular segment with the launch of a new baby SUV.
BYD Shark 6 Premium review: popularity contrast
The Shark 6 PHEV is positively radical compared to traditional 1-tonne utes.
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Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.
For the car enthusiast
Next-gen Mazda6 could reportedly get inline-6 engine, RWD
Is Mazda poised to release a new Mazda6 complete with its brilliant new 6-cylinder engine?
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
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Bohema blitz: obscure Czech supercar stuns with record Top Gear lap
The 515kW Praga Bohema set a blistering lap in the hands of former Stig, Ben Collins.
Ford’s wild Super Mach-E preps for Pikes Peak showdown
Ford is entering the 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb with a tri-motor 1000kW Mustang Mach-E.
Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid review: but wait, there’s more
Range-extender serves up EV refinement and good range, but with a dose of petrol to boot.
CATL’s electrolyte breakthrough could double battery life, shake up EV future
The company's new battery prototype has incredible energy density and less degradation.
BMW Museum celebrates Italian design icons
The German brand's museum is showcasing the company's best cars from Italian designers.
Bridgestone is NZ’s most trusted tyre brand for the 9th year running
The company has taken the top tyre spot in the Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand survey.
Godzilla lives: Nissan confirms work on next-gen GT-R
We don't know when, or even how, but Nissan has confirmed that the mighty GT-R will return
Alpine A390 revealed: all-electric sport fastback channels A110 spirit with room for five
Alpine's second EV packs serious performance and... actual practicality?
Suzuki NZ partners with local animator for a unique ad
The Suzuki Swift is a fun car. Now it's even more fun in stop-motion animation.
Skoda reinvents an old favourite
The run of reimagined concepts continues; this time it's an 80s favourite. Or Favorit.
Not on board: which carmakers are skipping Apple CarPlay Ultra (for now)
Apple's CarPlay Ultra has launched, but several major carmakers haven’t pledged support.
Honda hits 500 million motorcycles: that’s a Super effort
It's a milestone number... and one iconic bike accounts for 20% of it.
Ultimate PHEV guide 2025: every plug-in hybrid electric car and SUV you can buy in New Zealand
UPDATED: Every PHEV on sale, including three plug-in double-cab utes!
GWM Tank 300 Ultra diesel review: sometimes the old ways are still the best
When it comes to this 4x4, diesel still beats new-gen hybrid.
De Tomaso P72 is production-ready and as stunning as ever
P72 first wowed crowds in 2019 with retro-futurist styling. Deliveries start this year.
NZ’s most trusted new-car, used-car and tyre brands revealed in Reader’s Digest survey
One car brand has led its category for 20 years. Which one... probably won't surprise.
Colour me Kompressed: The SLK that kickstarted a Mercedes revolution
'Youngtimer': compact roadster is as bold today as it was nearly three decades ago.
Ford Ranger Raptor roars louder with V8 power swap
Queensland’s Killa Conversions has decided to right what it sees as a performance wrong.
Land Rover Discovery Tempest for NZ: 4x4 7-seater goes further down the luxury route
Tempest name is a nod to the past... and a new luxury flagship for the lineup.
Desert rat, drop-top: off-road Mazda MX-5 heads to auction
Wild 1994 MX-5 has double the ground clearance of some SUVs.
BMW M2 CS on show: M reveals the look and very little else
Latest M2 is the 8th Competition Sport model from BMW since 2017.
Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV arrives with sleek styling and supercar specs
Luxury SUV leans hard into premium polish, clever tech and ferocious performance.
Ultimate BEV guide for 2025: every pure-electric car and SUV, ordered by price.
UPDATED: Nothing but sweet pure-electric power, here's every BEV you can buy in NZ.
BMW Speedtop: stunning shooting brake looks like a concept, but you can buy it
Shooting brake an 'exclamation mark' for its wagon lineup, says BMW.
Hyundai Obsidian is a concept EV that skips the classroom rules
Dramatic concept was penned by Munich University of Applied Sciences students.
Suzuki Fronx for New Zealand: coupe-SUV on a budget?
New urban SUV is heading here in July with a mild hybrid engine.
BMW begins all-solid-state battery tests in i7 prototype
New tech could mean longer driving ranges without a weight penalty.
NZ motorway speed limit increase: 110km/h for SH1 section north of Orewa
Public support for the change was strong, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop.
Ultimate hybrid guide 2025: every petrol-electric car and SUV in New Zealand
This year is all about hybrids and we're all over it! Check out our buying guide.
Nissan Ariya Engage review: green effect
It's taken a while, but the Nissan Ariya is finally here. Was it worth the wait?
Rolls-Royce Auckland’s new showroom: aiming for purple perfection
Lots of street presence and lots of R-R's signature colour in Newmarket showroom.
Ram 1500 Limited Hurricane HO review: straight-talking turbo-6 is superb
Ram's new 6-cylinder engine beats the old V8 in every respect... except one.
Nissan Micra returns as all-electric hatchback with SUV looks
New model is a twin-under-the-skin to the award-winning Renault 5 E-Tech.
Audi S5 Avant review: numbers game
Audi is great at making fast station wagons, not so good at working out what to call them.
Mazda CX-3 SP20 long-term test: revive the drive
CX-3 on the open road: it's been a while. Like, a decade.
Honda doubles down on hybrids with new tech in the driver’s seat
Honda pairing a revamped e:HEV system with a new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS).
Mickey Mouse and friends hit the grid in new Formula One–Disney deal
The collaboration will span digital content, merchandise and immersive experiences.
Renault confirms price for EV heritage homage hot hatch
How much would you pay for a tiny hot-hatch with 400kW?
All-new Toyota RAV4 for NZ revealed: and yes, we’re getting a GR Sport PHEV
RAV4 has diversified into three distinct versions, including a very fast one.
Mercedes-AMG E 53 hybrid: NZ pricing, specification
It's a PHEV, but a very different kind to Mercedes-AMG's complex 63-series models.