Driven Car Guide

Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?

Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.

We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.

Is Mazda poised to release a new Mazda6 complete with its brilliant new 6-cylinder engine?

Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?

Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.

System eliminates traditional mechanical link between steering wheel and front axle.

One minute you're driving an eco-car, next you're doing 0-100km/h in 4.9sec.

Concept shows how future-focused EV architecture can still deliver classic RWD theatrics.

Since 2023 there have been 2 separate Lotuses, or maybe 3 depending on how you look at it.

The key thing about the new RS 3 is that it still has the classic-RS 5-cylinder engine.

Not a van: Vision V positions itself as a fully electric luxury limousine.

More over Porsche 911 Dakar? Swift FX AWD is for light adventuring.

‘Class of Creators’ kicks off with a bespoke CLA art car by American rapper Ice Spice.

How will the Chery Tiggo 4 fit in with the sister Omoda and Jaecoo brands?

Why is the facelifted Tucson hybrid suddenly longer than the old one? It's complicated.

Original plan for pure-electric GT-R now rejected as 'not authentic'.

Timeline has now been revised as ICE models continue to be in demand.

Not just a game: a fully engineered product, complete with ceramic pieces.

GWM has refreshed its Cannon ute with less chrome, but a much better engine.

Kia's latest entrant into the NZ market just scored a big international win.

Just after announcing pricing, Kia NZ has revealed spec details for its upcoming ute.

Kia becomes the latest entrant into the ute segment to undercut the Ford Ranger.

In a new twist, there is now a compact hybrid powertrain can be retrofitted into an EV.

If you can't avoid driving in this weather, at least be as safe as you can: here's how.

The 'Stronger than the 1980s' Edition G-Wagen is very limited, very retro and very awesome

Subaru has refreshed one EV and revealed an all-new one at the New York Auto Show.

Subaru has pulled the covers off the latest version of the popular Outback.

Kia's polarising new ute is set to land with some vrery competitive pricing.

Soundscapes is an experimental project that transforms real-world landscapes into music.

Navman has launched its 2025 dashcam range in NZ, including a 3-camera 4K beast of a cam.

Here are 7 essential tips for driving in bad weather if you are heading away this Easter.

The Easter is fast approaching, so here's how to properly pack your car for a safe trip.

The EU is considering classifying the strong but lightweight material as hazardous.

The latest entrant into NZ's medium electric SUV segment earns top marks in crash testing.

BMW has revealed an all-new sound concept for its upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles.

Volkswagen has added a new feature that will make Gen-Xers very happy: in-car Pac-Man!

Jeep has unveiled its traditional slew of wild concepts at the Annual Easter Jeep Safari.

A legendary racing name reappears on an all-electric hot hatch with Hyundai underpinnings.

Peugeot's handsome new 5008 SUV arrives as a seven-seat hybrid.

A study by Germany's ADAC shows EVs suffered less than half the breakdowns of ICE vehicles

Kia has unveiled its next-gen modular engine that is more efficient and more powerful.

The wild McMurtry Speirling has become the first car in the world to drive upside down!

Tougher looks and a new 'Race' mode make the mid-size SUV even sportier than before.

What exactly is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle and how are they different from PHEVs?

Mazda has officially revealed its new all-electric midsize SUV.