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Skoda 130 RS anniversary: it's 50 years since the 'Porsche of the East' made its debut
The car that made the Skoda RS badge famous is having a big birthday.

Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid for NZ: power and torque revealed... and yes, the price too
Ford's plug-in Ranger will arrive in three different models for Kiwi customers.

Nissan Qashqai Ti-L review: mainly impressive
Mainstream crossovers like the Nissan Qashqai might be the unsung heroes of the car world.

Toyota Hilux world record smashed at Southland farm
Kiwi gathering nearly tripled the previous Hilux record, set in South Africa in 2010.

NZ new-car sales February 2025: 'stabilisation', Hilux now 20% ahead of Ranger
Utes still sell, but their market share is declining as SUVs and hybrids continue to rise.

New solar-powered EV nears production after first road tests
California-based Aptera has completed its first round of real-world testing.

How to drive in strong winds without losing control
Driving in strong winds can be unpredictable, so here's a few tips on how to handle it.

New MGS5 EV teased as more premium ZS EV successor
The ZS EV's successor moves onto the MG4's platform and moves upmarket.

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4matic+ Coupe arrives in NZ with turbo-hybrid power
Standard CLE not enough? AMG has fixed that with a 300kW twin-boosted hybrid inline six.

More delays into city on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway after third crash
'March madness' has descended upon Auckland again.

Nissan GT-R R35 bows out after 18 years: what’s next?
After 18 years in production, Nissan has stopped taking orders for the iconic R35 GT-R.

Kia reveals more details about upcoming EVs
Kia has dropped more details about the EV4 and PV5 at its 2025 EV day.

Geely EX5 first drive: meet the parent
EX5 is the first 'Geely' from Geely to be sold in New Zealand. We drive it.

Smart returns to NZ with all-electric SUVs. We drive them!
Smart is back in NZ, but the tiny city cars have given way to all-electric small SUVs.

BYD Sealion 7 first drive: Model Why?
BYD takes direct aim at the Tesla Model Y with aggressive pricing and generous specs.

BYD Shark 6 gets top marks from ANCAP
The first PHEV ute to go on sale in NZ has scored top marks in safety testing.

GWM Cannon first drive: a shot across the bow
GWM has updated its value-packed ute for 2025 with more of everything.

Chinese EVs now control 76% of global market, NZ not immune
Aggressive pricing and a focus on emerging markets is seeing China dominate the EV sector.

Will AI replace car designers?
Mercedes design chief says artificial intelligence will replace car designers in 10 years

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra officially unleashed: 'world’s fastest production four-door sedan'
With 1138kW and a staggering 0 to 100 time of 1.98 seconds, Xiaomi isn't messing around.

BMW M135 xDrive review: maintaining focus
Does BMW's warm hatch offer up enough punch to justify its hefty price tag?