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.

It's time for our annual long-term car team task.

It's an electric ute showdown (among other things) at Fieldays this year.

New Tiggo 7 and larger Tiggo 8 to launch in July.

Deal will being all Giltrap brands together for the first time.

Toyota makes a bold statement about its hydrogen future with an aggressive racing car.

The all-new Q3 is set to be officially unveiled on June 16. 

A new challenger in the ride hailing market has landed, promising to shake the market up.

Want a double cab ute on a budget? Here are the five best picks for less than $50k.

The T9 is the latest ute from a truck maker to hit our shores. But does it hit the mark?

Why Ford says a 43km electric range is the sweet spot for a plug-in hybrid ute.

GMW is taking direct aim at the BYD Shark with aggressive pricing on its Cannon Alpha PHEV

The plug-in hybrid Shark 6 is a true game-changer in the Kiwi ute market.

The plug-in hybrid ute segment just keeps getting more crowded as JAC reveals its entrant.

Just 10 examples of the 520kW track day hypercar will be built.

The company has added a six-cylinder version of the top-spec Homura.

The 1:8 scale model features working components and a mini V12.

Tesla's sharper-looking Model Y is a better drive but still has some weird features.

Compact SUV from NZ's newest car brand launches in July.

The 1139kW sedan will be Xiaomi's first GT7 appearance, but a Vision concept is on the way

Tris is Fiat's first-ever 3-wheeler and a 'groundbreaking' model, says the company.

Kiwi young-driver programme focuses on practical training.

High-tech seatbelt adapts to the person actually wearing it.

The new Prado is bigger and better than ever to drive, but it has an Everest-sized problem

Mahindra takes a swing at a popular segment with the launch of a new baby SUV.

The Shark 6 PHEV is positively radical compared to traditional 1-tonne utes.

Audi gets into gaming with a collection of premium seats bristling with ergonomic tech.

Mercedes' sleek small sedan begins an all-new high-tech life.

Only 50 examples of the car celebrating the company's 1995 Le Mans victory will be built.

Ever wanted a RWD EV hot hatch? You better act fast then as the Born is on its way out.

Small(ish) battery necessary to keep Ranger's awesome 4x4/towing ability, says Ford.

Range now split evenly between petrol and new 'strong hybrid' models.

Stablisation, some signs of recovery in new-car sales. And still lots of utes and SUVs.

With winter kicking into high gear, here's how to stay safe on the roads in bad weather.

The Blower Jnr is an all-electric 85% scale replica of the iconic 1929 Bentley Blower.

Much more power, much less rumble as GLC 63 moves from V8 to 4-cylinder PHEV.

Hyundai Australia's boss is serious about a new ute from the Korean manufacturer.

The 5 is getting an early facelift to align its design with upcoming Neue Klasse EVs.

The company says a true supercar isn’t off the table - but it’s not a priority right now.

Some kids even got to drive the original Suzuki Liana on the famous circuit.

The quality and ability of budget-brand utes has risen a lot - they're worth a look.