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.

MG's HS still undercuts the competition, but now with a lot more style and quality.

Which will win our electrified class this year: hybrid or full electric?

Edward Lovett, the UK founder of Collecting Cars, is attending both events.

The best Luxury cars of 2024 aren't entirely selfish: all feature electrification.

Drivers often find touchscreens cumbersome and distracting.

The best enthusiast cars of 2024 are a diverse bunch: coupe, sedan and even an SUV.

Beyond collision risks, Willowbank points out the challenges with EVs post-incident.

Toyota has brought its rally heritage to the forefront with this show car.

The AA DRIVE Car Guide New Zealand Car of the Year Peoples Choice is back. Vote now!

The new compact sedan is due next year with EV and hybrid powertrains.

BSA’s Gold Star transports you back to the 1950s, but (mostly) in a good way.

The Indian-built SUV will also be the basis for a new Toyota EV.

Mercedes-AMG's heaviest hitter has been upgraded for 2025. And, yes, it has MORE power.

The popular SUV gets a with new look and enhanced tech.

Would you pay $750k for a stunningly restored R34 GT-R with 485kW? Well, now you can.

Kia has kitted out a range of its SUVs (and a van!) with some serious off-road kit.

The drop top Mini is due here early next year.

Here are the three finalists in the Medium SUV category!

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

Here are the big 3 in the Large SUV category!

Catch up on the most popular stories from the last 7 days on DRIVEN Car Guide.

The Dakar-inspired concept completely reimagines the RAV4.

What are the three best small SUVs of 2024? Find out here.

Got a spare $5 million lying around? Then you could have your very own Batmobile.

Subaru NZ has slashed the price and added luxury to a limited run of its popular SUV.

Toyota seems to have slipped a sneaky confirmation of its plans into an animated series.

Toyota takes aim directly at the Ford Bronco with its latest Prado concept.

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

Honda is celebrating the silver anniversary of hybrid tech with the silverest Civic ever.

Despite BYD's prowess in EVs, the pick up will remain a solely a plug-in hybrid for now.

Why is it taking so long for hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars to hit the mainstream?

Toyota's Hilux EV prototype is undergoing some heavy duty testing in Australian mines.

We're wrapping up our extended real-world review of VW's ID.5 EV.

Hyundai has revealed an early look at the replacement for its hydrogen-powered Nexo.

It's fully autonomous and fully luxurious.

The new Netflix series premieres at the end of November.

Can you use 91 in your car if it is supposed to use high octane petrol?

Aston Martin's new flagship lands with a fresh V12 and no electrification in sight.

'Rolling lab' showcases what's possible for future Hyundai N models.

New model shares its tech with Kia EV9 - but it's likely to look very different.