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AUDI (that’s AUDI, not Audi) launches its first-ever production model
China-only brand is all in caps and sans 4-ring logo.
Slate’s tiny, barebones electric ute doubles as an SUV
Meet Slate, the small, basic and highly configurable pick up shaking up the US EV market.
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV ute goes shark hunting with aggressive introductory pricing
The PHEV ute has had a bump in range and a drop in price before it even gets here.
Cheapest Tesla EV to start production in June
On the back of plummeting profits Tesla has firmed up plans for an affordable model.
Watch out, Toyota: Chery unveils Himla ute brand for global markets
Chery has revealed a new ute and yet another brand to sell it under.
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet lands in NZ
Six cylinders and a hybrid helper powers up the CLE Cabriolet to AMG-spec.
Smart #1 Brabus review: seeing red (everywhere)
The hottest version of Smart's #1 all-electric SUV packs big power and lots of red.
NZ Government launches new EV charger funding model: but can we really get to 10,000 stations?
The funding model is to assist private companies in building more EV charging stations.
Can Nissan’s new Frontier Pro PHEV ute take on the BYD Shark 6?
Nissan has unveiled a surprise plug-in hybrid ute for sale in global markets.
GMC Yukon Denali SUV for NZ: tow rating in ‘a class of its own’
How much do you really need to tow with your family SUV? A lot, says GMC.
BYD takes the fight to Porsche’s 911 with all-electric Denza Z
It's roughly 911-sized, but the Denza Z doesn’t mimic the Porsche too closely.
Lexus ES revealed: hybrid and electric but BYO phone
New ES still based on Toyota Camry, but branches out into pure-electric power.
Northland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to come
A slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.
Geely EX5 Inspire review: SUV superiority
Geely's experience in premium EVs (Volvo, Polestar) really shows in the $55k EX5.
New Zealand’s newest car brands: what you need to know
Confused about all the new carmakers in NZ? You won't be after reading this.
'Didn’t think I had a face': Former England cricketer opens up on horror Top Gear crash
Flintoff suffered serious facial injuries and broken ribs while filming in 2022.
Lexus LBX Morizo RR review: a tiny upgrade
Littlest Lexus gets a big injection of Toyota GR performance.
Mercedes-Benz confirms steer-by-wire for production by 2026
System eliminates traditional mechanical link between steering wheel and front axle.
Haval H6 GT Ultra PHEV review: frugal and ferocious
One minute you're driving an eco-car, next you're doing 0-100km/h in 4.9sec.
BMW Vision Neue Klasse shows off drift-ready EV tech
Concept shows how future-focused EV architecture can still deliver classic RWD theatrics.
China’s Lotus takes over UK’s Lotus: is that good or bad?
Since 2023 there have been 2 separate Lotuses, or maybe 3 depending on how you look at it.
Audi RS 3 first drive: five alive
The key thing about the new RS 3 is that it still has the classic-RS 5-cylinder engine.
Mercedes-Benz’s Vision V might be the ultimate luxury people mover
Not a van: Vision V positions itself as a fully electric luxury limousine.
Suzuki Swift AllGrip FX is a rugged hatch with urban grit
More over Porsche 911 Dakar? Swift FX AWD is for light adventuring.
Mercedes-Benz taps global creators for all-new CLA art cars
‘Class of Creators’ kicks off with a bespoke CLA art car by American rapper Ice Spice.
Chery is coming back to New Zealand (although it’s kind of here already)
How will the Chery Tiggo 4 fit in with the sister Omoda and Jaecoo brands?
Hyundai Tucson II Hybrid N Line Limited review: playing a long game
Why is the facelifted Tucson hybrid suddenly longer than the old one? It's complicated.