Driven Car GuideJaecoo J7 PHEV with 1200km range on sale in New Zealand in April 2025Jaecoo's electrified 'super hybrid system' can run in four different modes.13 Dec 01:00 AM
Driven Car GuideNew BYD Dolphin reveals itself with expanded powertrain optionsIt's tirst substantial update for the car since it was launched in 2021.12 Dec 09:00 PM
Driven Car GuideNZ smart-charger company Evnex celebrates 10 years: founder certain the future is still electricChristchurch-based manufacturer has recently expanded into Australia, too.12 Dec 03:00 AM
Driven Car GuideRare 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster heads to auctionOne of just 1858 of the legendary roadsters ever built is up for grabs right now.12 Dec 01:00 AM
Driven Car GuideThe last Ram 1500 with a Hemi V8 has rolled off the Melbourne production lineThe last Hemi V8-powered pick up has been through the local remanufacturing process.11 Dec 09:00 PM
Driven Car GuideFirst-ever Hot Wheels Polestar will be on tiny shelves in 2025This year's Design Contest was a colab with Hot Wheels; now there's a new 1:64 on the way.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Driven Car GuideTiny Honda people mover beats Mazda CX-80, Mini Cooper to win Japan Car of the YearHonda Freed's big personality and clever design beat the actually-quite-large Mazda CX-8011 Dec 01:00 AM
Driven Car Guide508kW Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV revealed ahead of 2025 launchNew SUV follows the successful SU7 EV sedan launched in March this year.10 Dec 09:00 PM
Driven Car GuideNew studies show EV batteries could last over two decadesRecent studies show early scepticism about EV-battery longevity may be misplaced.10 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandPolice are investigating the scene of a fatal crash in MasseyPolice are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in a driveway on Lanham Lane in West Auckland this evening. Video. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Dec 09:03 AM
Driven Car GuideToyota GR updates for New Zealand: auto Yaris and Corolla, plus a very green GR86Fewer pedals and a lot more colour for performance GR models next year.10 Dec 04:29 AM
Driven Car GuideMe & My Car: Auckland FC's Guillermo May and his Cupra BornMay reckons the biggest issue with his EV is that it's automatic (he's a manual man!).10 Dec 03:00 AM
Driven Car GuideThe Wiggles debut Toyota’s one-off Big Red UteToyota Australia has partnered with the iconic children's musical group to create the EV.10 Dec 01:00 AM
Driven Car GuideHonda’s solid-state EV batteries to deliver 1000km range by 2030They will also be smaller, lighter and cheaper to produce than current EV batteries.09 Dec 09:00 PM
Driven Car GuideCar seat maker Recaro rescued from bankruptcyThe iconic seat manufacturer has been saved by an Italian rival.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSerious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of TokoroEmergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben FraserWatch09 Dec 08:19 AM
Driven Car GuideHow GWM is making its Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha ute less annoying: active safety revisionsADAS systems are being wound back from 11 for Kiwi GWM SUV and ute. Hurrah!09 Dec 03:00 AM
Driven Car GuideMazda rotary hybrid sports car edges closer to productionMazda's rotary revival continues with its new sports car edging ever-closer to production.09 Dec 01:00 AM
Driven Car GuideSubaru BRZ returns to New Zealand for a limited runThe Subaru BRZ is heading back to NZ with a very limited run of manual-only cars.08 Dec 09:00 PM
Driven Car GuideTop motoring stories of the weekThese were the most popular stories on DRIVEN Car Guide this week.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Five arrests, motorcycles seized after police crackdown on illegal dirt biker gangOne person said they saw a large group of unruly riders being followed by police.08 Dec 05:58 AM
Driven Car GuideHow to pack your car for a safe and enjoyable summer road tripThere's a lot more to packing a car properly than just throwing everything in the back...07 Dec 04:00 PM
Driven Car GuideMG Car Club Auckland to host special display this weekendA special display spanning MG's 100 year history will cap local centenary celebrations.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Driven Car GuidePopemobile goes all-electric after nearly a centuryThe pope has gone electric with his latest ride - a heavily modified Mercedes-Benz G 580.06 Dec 03:00 AM
Driven Car Guide‘My First Gran Turismo’ launched as free-to-play gamePolyphony Digital is celebrating the PlayStation's 30th anniversary with the free game.06 Dec 01:00 AM
Driven Car GuideBernie Ecclestone to sell $100m+ collection of historic F1 carsThe 94-year-old former F1 supremo has been collecting F1 cars for more than 50 years.05 Dec 09:00 PM
Driven Car GuideSit down, Asimo: Honda's Haru robot is here to help the kidsHonda's Haru is being employed enhance the lives children undergoing long-term treatment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
Driven Car GuideNovember New Zealand new-vehicle sales: market down, but utes are on the upAmid tough times for the NZ new-vehicle industry, there's even more of a shift to utes.05 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland motorway gridlocked after crash involving concrete truckAuckland's Southern Motorway is gridlocked after a concrete truck and car collided past the Khyber Pass Rd off-ramp about midday Thursday. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Dec 02:37 AM
Driven Car GuideMazda MX-5 NA gets electric conversion and power boostIs an original MX-5 sans a revvy engine and snappy manual gearbox still a classic?05 Dec 01:00 AM
Driven Car GuideFord Puma goes all-electric with new Gen-E modelNew model aimed at budget-conscious buyers of Ford’s growing EV lineup.04 Dec 09:00 PM
Driven Car GuideVolkswagen's ID.Buzz retro-themed EV-van is on the way to NZAll the buzz was justified: VW's 'Kombi' EV set for an early-2025 launch in NZ.04 Dec 04:00 PM
Driven Car GuideVolkswagen Golf GTI 8.5 review: are we having fun yet?The new VW Golf GTI looks back quite a bit, but in a very appealing way.04 Dec 03:00 AM
Driven Car GuideHyundai and Kia kind of want to turn workers into robotsX-ble tech designed to help everybody from factory workers to the walking-impaired.04 Dec 01:00 AM
