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Electric & hybrid car news
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
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.
More car news
Suzuki Swift GLS review: low on weight, big on fun
The entry-level Swift is sensible, frugal and slow, yet still massively fun to drive.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 3LT convertible review (and three other C8 models you need to know about)
The changes are small but the mid-engined Corvette C8 is still hugely entertaining.
GWM Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid review: pump up the volume
The Haval Jolion's clever transmission that can do many wonderful things. But...
New Pagani Utopia Roadster is a 635kW open-top hypercar
Coupe or soft-top? No need to decide, this hypercar can be either.
Porsche well into testing of Cayenne EV, but thunderous V8 will stay 'up to and beyond 2030'
Three different Cayenne powertrains, including petrol V8, for the next generation.
Audi unleashes all-new A6 e-tron lineup
A6 e-tron sheds its combustion-powered counterpart in favour of electric power.
Toyota C-HR GR Sport review: not the sport you are looking for
There's more performance than the standard car. But it's still not sporty.
Someone paid nearly $300k for a pristine 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 has set a new price record for its generation.
Lexus of Auckland City to open new 'luxury home' in Newmarket
New location in Newmarket will replace the existing Great North Road site.
Iconic car seat maker Recaro files for bankruptcy, future uncertain
News of the bankruptcy came as news to employees, sent shockwaves through the industry.
Jaecoo J7 first drive: China's Vitara tested on and off-road
China's latest crossover promises a good blend of on-road and off-tarmac abilities.
2026 Ford Ranger and Everest: what to expect from the mid-cycle refresh
There are also indications of all-new models due by 2030.
Pricing revealed for NZ-bound 2025 BMW 2 Series coupe
M240i xDrive will continue to be the flagship model in New Zealand.
1982 Toyota Hilux crowned 2024 Festival of the Unexceptional champion
Car shows don't always have to be about rare exotics. Sometimes they can be unexceptional.
Volkswagen ID.5 Pro+ long term review: going the distance
The second instalment in our extended real-world review of VW's ID.5 EV.
Major NZ auto employers join Women in Automotive Accord
Sime Darby, Giltrap Group and Custom Fleet have joined the Women in Automotive Accord.
BMW NZ reveals pricing and specs for new M2 coupe
M2 is now more potent - and still available with a manual transmission option.
Rolls-Royce used by the Queen in NZ on sale after 30 years in storage
There's a 'wealth of archival evidence' to support the stated origin of the car.
Rolls-Royce Spectre review: purple and peerless
Rolls-Royce's first ever EV is a staggering achievement in pure serenity.
Add Vantage: 2024 Aston Martin Vantage first drive
From F1 to road, trialling out tech while sliding the Aston Martin Vantage.
All-new BMW M5 PHEV sedan priced for NZ
Plug-in hybrid system is a first in the M5's 40-year history.
Porsche cautiously revises 2030 EV sales target
Porsche has tempered its ambitious goal of 80% EV sales by 2030.
BYD-powered Toyota Corolla PHEV could get 2100km range
Toyota's next-gen Corolla could be in line for a serious electric upgrade.
Collecting Cars Coffee Runs announced for Auckland and Christchurch
The Collecting Cars Coffee Run is back, this time with an event in Christchurch as well.
Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this
We just couldn't find anything heavy enough to tow to do the Silverado HD justice.
Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
Toyota pushes the limits of AI-enhanced vehicle safety by... drifting!
2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake
Four-beds, burners and a fridge, VW California has everything including the kitchen sink.
Peugeot 208 GT gains hybrid power for NZ. But where's the EV gone?
The 208 gets a new hybrid drivetrain for 2024, but the EV has been shown the door.
Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe review: high on heritage
The Cayenne GTS combines a classic badge with old-school V8-ICE thrills (and sound).
Audi pivots to PHEVs amid all-electric woes
Audi expands its plug-in hybrid lineup, anticipates a delayed transition to full EV.
Cadillac unveils Sollei all-electric convertible concept
Meet Caddy's idea of coach-built luxury, in the form of an all-electric 2+2 convertible.
Smart Roadster could return in EV form after 20 years
Roadster was a hero model for brand two decades ago, and it could be again.
Toyota New Zealand chief executive resigns: 'the right time to transition out'
Neeraj Lala has stepped down from Toyota NZ's CEO role after 26 years with the company.
Christchurch cracks global top 10 list of car-loving communities
The city has been ranked 10th in a new list of the world's most car-loving communities.
BMW NZ reveals pricing for all-new X3
The high-tech, all-new X3 SUV is heading our way early next year.
MG Cyberster, the sports car hit for 100, coming to NZ
MG's Cyberster electric sports car is heading our way. We get an early look at it.
What is the best way to charge your EV in New Zealand?
We answer some of your charging questions so you can get the best out of your EV.
Skoda Elroq EV-SUV makes surprise run at final stage of Tour de France
Elroq is Skoda's new compact SUV - an electric alternative to Karoq.
Hyundai i30 N gets tech and safety upgrades for 2024
Hyundai's hot hatch gets a tech upgrade and more standard kit.
New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra emerges as potent 1138kW track weapon
The Chinese tech giant better known for its phones reveals a surprise supercar.