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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
Rare Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R stolen from Australian HQ
The dark red 1991 R32 is a particularly significant piece of motoring history.
Tesla's new Cybercab promises self-driving transportation for all
Cybertruck-inspired robotaxi has no steering wheel or pedals.
Alpine's Alpenglow HY6 hydrogen concept features a twin-turbo V6
Upgrade sets the stage for both endurance racing and future production models.
Lucky fan may have traded Hyundai NFT for brand new Santa Cruz ute
The NFTs were issued in 2021 and Hyundai is on a mission to show they're worth a lot.
All-new Mini Cooper Convertible coming to NZ in 2025
Drop-top keeps the classic character, including the roof 'stacked' at the back.
Uber Green to go 100% electric in New Zealand by 2025
Rideshare company already offers finance deals for drivers through BYD.
Angelina Jolie’s rare Ferrari 250 GT set for auction
Very valuable, but with 130k on the clock this Ferrari has also been used and enjoyed.
Mercedes-Benz teases next-gen electric vans
Brand promises significant differentiation between private and commercial models.
Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE P400e review: more battery, fewer buttons
Revised style leader looks the same, but has upped its electric driving ability.
Volkswagen Tiguan first drive: right on the buttons
Tiguan SUV is completely new, and serves as a 'sorry' from VW about that button fiasco.
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray & ZO6 first drives: playing in the sand
One's very fast, the other very aggressive. They're very different Corvettes.
Keanu Reeves makes dramatic pro racing debut at Toyota GR Cup
Plenty of action for the star, including a spin, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
1996 Kia Pride revamped as EV with 5-speed manual gearbox
Humble, practical small hatchback from decades ago is now an EV showcase.
Mark Zuckerberg builds custom Porsche Cayenne GT 'minivan' for his wife
Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg venturing into car design was not on our 2024 bingo card.
BMW X5 SUV celebrates 25 years
Launched in 1999, the X5 helped define the modern luxury-SUV genre.
MG Motor NZ slashes EV prices, offers free RUC for 50,000km
Throughout October 2024, the MG4 can be purchased for $38,990.
Renault Embleme: family SUV concept uses dual FCEV and BEV power
Fuel cell+plug-in battery=the future?
Subaru NZ celebrates 30 Years of WRX with limited-edition Todoroki
The name means 'roar' or 'famous' - and it's manual only.
Nissan Figaro long-term, Part 4: Sounds - much better!
What's a cruise without music? That's been a problem for our Figaro.
McLaren's new 938kw W1 hybrid supercar can reach 300km/h in 12.7 seconds
This is billed as the fastest and most powerful McLaren ever.
BMW 550e xDrive PHEV set for NZ in 2025
Expanding plug-in lineup reflects BMW's global sustainability goals.
Maserati GranTurismo first drive: Gran Master
A GT at a racetrack? Yes, that's what makes Maseratis special.
Why a broken Tesla Cybertruck in Seattle became an instant tourist hotspot
The pickup was left on the side of the road with its rear wheels awkwardly pointing inward
Porsche 993 owner wins big vs mechanic who kept vehicle for 11 years
Mechanic kept the car and stripped it for parts.
300km/h+ underwater: Bentley Continental GT sets wet speed record… sort of
New super-coupe set an “underwater” speed record of 335km/h. With a catch.
Mitsubishi previews new seven-seat SUV concept
The Japanese company has dropped a teaser for a surprise new model.
This celebrity spent $800k on a Lamborghini Diablo replica
John Cena calls the BMM V12-powered replica "one of his worst financial decisions."
Mercedes-AMG One smashes own Nurburgring record
The German hypercar has shaved even more time off its already startling lap record.
Genesis acquires majority stake in ChargeNet, aims to boost EV infrastructure
Genesis Energy has invested $64 million in New Zealand's biggest EV charging network.
Leapmotor C10 EV first drive: New Zealand, let's jump right in
Leapmotor is a Chinese startup coming to NZ with the help of some 'legacy' brand backing.
Ford Everest on safari: big game, big SUV
We take one of New Zealand's favourite SUVs on a proper safari adventure in South Africa.
Cadillac Lyriq EV first drive: is this the right luxury car for NZ?
Cadillac's first factory right-hand drive EV is on sale in NZ. What's it like to drive?
September NZ new-vehicle sales: another rental boom contributes to 'positive performance'
NZ's new-vehicle market is still troubled, but there was some good news in September.
Audi SQ7 review: new & improved... honest!
It may not look it, but Audi has refreshed the SQ7 for 2024.
Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair is a flashy bespoke masterpiece
There's only one, and you can't have it.
GMSV releases more details on the GMC Yukon. And we get a sneaky taste of it.
We get a bit more on local specs and a quick drive of a LHD version.
BMW NZ introduces X3 xDrive30e PHEV for 2025
New model is the ninth PHEV in BMW’s growing fleet.
I am Speed: 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed first drive
More speed than ever, but also the first to have plug-in hybrid power.
Nissan Figaro long-term Part 6: belted & sealed
Finally time to drive and enjoy the Figaro’s bag full of fun, and just in time for Spring.
Leapmotor EVs and hybrids for NZ: new Chinese brand with a Peugeot connection
Leapmotor is less than a decade old, but it's planning to take the car world by storm.