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Are new car smells toxic? What you should know before buying
Behind that plasticky, leather-adjacent aroma lies a complex cocktail.
Mazda CX-3 SP20 long-term test: paper trail
It's time for our annual long-term car team task.
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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
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.
More car news
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7
The 1139kW sedan will be Xiaomi's first GT7 appearance, but a Vision concept is on the way
Fiat Tris could be the cutest ute on sale: still want that Ranger?
Tris is Fiat's first-ever 3-wheeler and a 'groundbreaking' model, says the company.
Star Insure joins Street Smart driver training as an official partner
Kiwi young-driver programme focuses on practical training.
Volvo introduces world first multi-adaptive safety belt
High-tech seatbelt adapts to the person actually wearing it.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX review: keep on truckin’
The new Prado is bigger and better than ever to drive, but it has an Everest-sized problem
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.
Audi’s new gaming chairs keep the drive alive (even at your desk)
Audi gets into gaming with a collection of premium seats bristling with ergonomic tech.
Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA EV starts production
Mercedes' sleek small sedan begins an all-new high-tech life.
McLaren marks Le Mans milestone with limited-run 750S special edition
Only 50 examples of the car celebrating the company's 1995 Le Mans victory will be built.
Cupra Born V+ review: last chance to see
Ever wanted a RWD EV hot hatch? You better act fast then as the Born is on its way out.
Ranger PHEV: why Ford says 43km EV range is the ‘sweet spot’
Small(ish) battery necessary to keep Ranger's awesome 4x4/towing ability, says Ford.
New Subaru Forester hybrid pricing, specification for NZ revealed
Range now split evenly between petrol and new 'strong hybrid' models.
NZ new-vehicle sales May: it’s a Ranger versus RAV4 world
Stablisation, some signs of recovery in new-car sales. And still lots of utes and SUVs.
5 tips to stay safe on the roads in heavy rain and flooding
With winter kicking into high gear, here's how to stay safe on the roads in bad weather.
The littlest big Bentley enters production
The Blower Jnr is an all-electric 85% scale replica of the iconic 1929 Bentley Blower.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV & coupe review: technology to the fore
Much more power, much less rumble as GLC 63 moves from V8 to 4-cylinder PHEV.
Hyundai’s ute dreams get real: global pickup confirmed
Hyundai Australia's boss is serious about a new ute from the Korean manufacturer.
BMW 5 Series leads bold ICE revamp with Neue Klasse makeover
The 5 is getting an early facelift to align its design with upcoming Neue Klasse EVs.
Still no M1 successor? BMW M says “not yet”
The company says a true supercar isn’t off the table - but it’s not a priority right now.
9-year-olds are driving on the Top Gear test track in reasonably priced cars
Some kids even got to drive the original Suzuki Liana on the famous circuit.
New Zealand’s best budget double-cab 4x4 utes under $50k
The quality and ability of budget-brand utes has risen a lot - they're worth a look.
Bulletproof or bust: why Bill Gates once walked out on Mercedes
The tech billionaire asked for a bulletproof station wagon, but the company refused.
Volvo taps Gemini AI to become Google’s testbed on wheels
Volvo will be the first carmaker to switch to Google’s Assistant-replacing Gemini AI.
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.