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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.

This, you could say, was the Mazda SUV we’d been waiting for, the six-cylinder CX-80.

New Toyota shares its platform and design roots with the Suzuki eVitara.

LDV's new Deliver 7 takes on the medium-van mainstream.

Do current tests for battery range underestimate what they are really capable of?

And now, 'entertainment' isn't just for the Porsche drivers.

It's Aston's first series-production mid-engine supercar and first PHEV.

The Suzuki Swift has 'areas of concern' according to ANCAP safety testing.

Help from experts who understand the consequences of not securing your pet in the car.

Auckland FC is the hottest team around right now, so an EV hot hatch seems about right.

There's as much heart as head involved in choosing a Jimny.

It was a tough and greasy six months, but ended up being the happiest ending.

Jaecoo's electrified 'super hybrid system' can run in four different modes.

It's tirst substantial update for the car since it was launched in 2021.

Christchurch-based manufacturer has recently expanded into Australia, too.

One of just 1858 of the legendary roadsters ever built is up for grabs right now.

The last Hemi V8-powered pick up has been through the local remanufacturing process.

This year's Design Contest was a colab with Hot Wheels; now there's a new 1:64 on the way.

Honda Freed's big personality and clever design beat the actually-quite-large Mazda CX-80

New SUV follows the successful SU7 EV sedan launched in March this year.

Recent studies show early scepticism about EV-battery longevity may be misplaced.

Fewer pedals and a lot more colour for performance GR models next year.

May reckons the biggest issue with his EV is that it's automatic (he's a manual man!).

Toyota Australia has partnered with the iconic children's musical group to create the EV.

They will also be smaller, lighter and cheaper to produce than current EV batteries.

The iconic seat manufacturer has been saved by an Italian rival.

ADAS systems are being wound back from 11 for Kiwi GWM SUV and ute. Hurrah!

Mazda's rotary revival continues with its new sports car edging ever-closer to production.

The Subaru BRZ is heading back to NZ with a very limited run of manual-only cars.

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There's a lot more to packing a car properly than just throwing everything in the back...

A special display spanning MG's 100 year history will cap local centenary celebrations.

The pope has gone electric with his latest ride - a heavily modified Mercedes-Benz G 580.

Polyphony Digital is celebrating the PlayStation's 30th anniversary with the free game.

The 94-year-old former F1 supremo has been collecting F1 cars for more than 50 years.

Honda's Haru is being employed enhance the lives children undergoing long-term treatment.

Amid tough times for the NZ new-vehicle industry, there's even more of a shift to utes.

Is an original MX-5 sans a revvy engine and snappy manual gearbox still a classic?

New model aimed at budget-conscious buyers of Ford’s growing EV lineup.

All the buzz was justified: VW's 'Kombi' EV set for an early-2025 launch in NZ.

The new VW Golf GTI looks back quite a bit, but in a very appealing way.