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.

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.

After teasing it last year, Nissan has fully revealed the all-electric restomod.

Competition from China and a surge of new players in the industry have driven the talks.

Mazda6e is a collaboration between the Japanese maker and Chinese partner Changan Auto.

Ranger has won many awards over here, now it is shaking things up Stateside.

There's a lot more going on inside the new flagship LDV T60 than you might think.

Back to the future for European COTY, with a win for the retro-reboot Renault 5 E-Tech.

The Triton is now better in every way, but it remains a bargain in a crowded segment.

Striking design, refined interiors and improved driving dynamics highlight this refresh.

The GWM Tank 300 jams a lot of luxury and tech into a spectacularly retro package.

BMW debuts Panoramic iDrive with customisable displays and intuitive driver controls.

Restored and signed by the NASCAR legend, this Superbird is a true collector's item.

Does the ultra-trendy new Land Cruiser Prado still cut it as a 4x4? Let's find out.

Skoda’s EV-SUVs evolve with sharper styling and smarter features while upping range.

LG's CES concept van blends AI, luxury and customisable spaces for work or relaxation.

Have Korean researchers cracked the code for safer, more efficient EV batteries?

Honda's radical new electric saloon and SUV move from concept to near-production form.

The ute is every bit as capable as the wagon, but but compromises have been made.

With eight distinct vehicles on display, the spotlight will shine brightly on the Triton.

Mazda gears up for its first EV-dedicated platform with Panasonic battery tech.

Know what's niche these days? A sedan. A Toyota Camry sedan.

This is the same custom '77 Ford F-150 that Block himself drove in his most daring stunts.

Ford’s Ranger narrowly beat Toyota RAV4 to chalk up 10 years as NZ’s favourite vehicle.

Heavy car reliance lowers life satisfaction, with happiness dropping past 50% usage.

Sporty or luxurious? The Maserati GranTurismo doesn't make you choose.

For the first time in its history, the Corolla is expected to feature a PHEV powertrain.

Chassis P/1032 could fetch up to $19.5 million at the RM Sotheby's auction in February.

Jaguar meets Cybertruck in this futuristic design experiment that’s sure to polarise fans.

There's star quality in this pre-production C10, as long as some quirks are ironed out.

For the 37th straight year, Toyota has held its position as New Zealand's top car brand.

The Prius has gone all desirable; now it’s back in NZ as a Signature Class used import.

Valkyrie has set a blistering lap time of 1:56.42 around the hallowed F1 circuit.

The record sales figure represents an impressive 41.3% increase from the previous year.

Toyota's latest hybrid has the potential to annoy two very different groups of people...

Check out the Tourbillon snapped at Kashihara Kingu Shrine and other historic landmarks.

The new Civic SR brings hybrid technology and Google Assistant to Honda NZ's small hatch.

When your surname graces the gates of Maranello it comes with privileges like custom cars.

Want to take your best mate on a summer road trip? Here's 7 things you need to know.

First announced in 2022, Apple's dashboard-spanning software remains nowhere in sight.

This is a visually striking, aggressively stanced MX-5 that will divide enthusiasts.

Jac reckons big-name components and a value-led price will help T9 make an impact in NZ