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Audi Sport (that’s RS, everybody) celebrates its 40th birthday
The home of Audi RS models has been doing its thing for 40 years now.

World’s biggest Porsche festival: we went there and they’d run out of t-shirts
Porsche's Rennsport Reunion isn't just for the petrolheads - it's an epic family weekend.

BYD hits record September global EV sales to close gap to Tesla
Chinese carmakers are lead a significant shift in global EV market dynamics.

Wheelie biker intercepted by cops on Auckland motorway
Motorist who recorded a biker's wheelie on the motorway says the rider wanted a copy.

Buy 2 cars, get 1 house for free: South Auckland buying bonanza
A seller is offering two free cars with their house. Or a free house when you buy two cars

Powercut, schmowercut: Evnex’s $10m raise will fund a breakthrough product
Plus: CEO's verdict on National's EV policy.

Abandoned BMW M3 CSL finally moved after almost 20 years
The rare BMW, that has become an obsession for some enthusiasts has finally moved.

2024 Mazda MX-5 bound for NZ with cosmetic, mechanical updates
Mazda has tweaked the MX-5 for 2024, with a number of technical and mechanical upgrades.

ID.4 price cut: VW NZ slashes $7k off its EV-SUV
Volkswagen NZ has slashed the price of its latest EV amid uncertainty surrounding the CCD.

Top Gear axed after 46 years following Freddie Flintoff’s horror crash
The BBC now feels there is little hope for Top Gear to return to its traditional format.

NZ new-car sales: election jitters drive EV sales to 25pc market share
Buyer uncertainty has disrupted the New Zealand new-vehicle market for months.

Shane van Gisbergen and Richie Stanaway win at Mount Panorama
The two drivers are only the second all-Kiwi pairing to win the legendary race.

New Zealand’s cheapest new EV (again): GWM Ora drops $5k in price
There's a tit-for-tat price war going on among small EVs in NZ. Winner: the buyer.

DRIVEN Car Guide Quiz October 6
Try your luck with our quiz. If you're a regular DRIVEN Car Guide reader you'll ace it!

A beginner’s guide to EV ownership
New to EVs? Here's an easy-to-understand guide to the basics of living with an EV.

Lexus RZ 450e Dynamic review: electrifying luxury
Lexus has beaten Toyota and Subaru to the punch with its RZ EV.

Car-Vid Classics: That lap, 20 years on
It's Bathurst weekend and 20 years since THAT Greg Murphy lap. Let's take another look!

Suzuki has hit 80 million sales worldwide. But do you know what its top-selling model is?
Suzuki has hit a production milestone - and it's not as Japan-focused as you might expect.

All-new Skoda Kodiaq revealed: first-ever PHEV powertrain for flagship SUV
Second-gen Kodiaq now boasts plug-in hybrid power... and over 100km EV range.

Cupra Leon V Sportstourer review: a fast & frugal wagon
Cool Sportstourer (that's 'wagon') gains mild hybrid power.

Confirmed: Another F1 drive for Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson’s time racing in Formula One this season is not over just yet.

Next-gen 2024 Suzuki Swift previewed ahead of global debut
We get a peek at the new Swift before its debut at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show.

Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana review: Tall, white Americana
How does the VW Amarok handle the needs of a young mum and a four-year-old?

Why NZ’s Rodin Cars was unsuccessful in F1 bid
A NZ-based team in Formula One? It could have happened.

2023 Suzuki S-Cross Hybrid confirmed for NZ
Electrified S-Cross will join Hybrid Swift and Vitara in local lineup.

6 essential tips for taking your cat in a car
Need to take you cat in a car? Here's how to make it easier on both of you!

2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour: Kiwi ‘Cyberpunk’ Mazda MX-5 wins
A cyberpunk-inspired Mazda MX-5 from NZ has taken out the Australasian competition.

Quick action sees police return classic Chevy within hours of it being stolen
$80,000 classic Chevy returned to Far North owner after thief spotted making hand signals.

ChargeNet to build 10-point charging hub in Tauriko
The country's largest charging network plans to build an EV charging hub in Tauranga.