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 taken a while, but the Nissan Ariya is finally here. Was it worth the wait?

Isuzu's electric ute will have a 1000kg payload and a full 3500kg towing capacity.

Geely has aimed high for the new flagship SUV from its Zeekr brand.

Chunky, boxy and retro, MG's latest SUV concept previews the growing 'Cyber' EV family.

A sneaky hint in a celebration of one it built 50 years ago suggests it might be.

The PHEV ute has had a bump in range and a drop in price before it even gets here.

On the back of plummeting profits Tesla has firmed up plans for an affordable model.

Chery has revealed a new ute and yet another brand to sell it under.

Six cylinders and a hybrid helper powers up the CLE Cabriolet to AMG-spec.

The hottest version of Smart's #1 all-electric SUV packs big power and lots of red.

The funding model is to assist private companies in building more EV charging stations.

Nissan has unveiled a surprise plug-in hybrid ute for sale in global markets.

How much do you really need to tow with your family SUV? A lot, says GMC.

It's roughly 911-sized, but the Denza Z doesn’t mimic the Porsche too closely.

New ES still based on Toyota Camry, but branches out into pure-electric power.

Geely's experience in premium EVs (Volvo, Polestar) really shows in the $55k EX5.

Confused about all the new carmakers in NZ? You won't be after reading this.

Littlest Lexus gets a big injection of Toyota GR performance.

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.