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Jaecoo J7 PHEV with 1200km range on sale in New Zealand in April 2025
Jaecoo's electrified 'super hybrid system' can run in four different modes.
New BYD Dolphin reveals itself with expanded powertrain options
It's tirst substantial update for the car since it was launched in 2021.
NZ smart-charger company Evnex celebrates 10 years: founder certain the future is still electric
Christchurch-based manufacturer has recently expanded into Australia, too.
Rare 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster heads to auction
One of just 1858 of the legendary roadsters ever built is up for grabs right now.
The last Ram 1500 with a Hemi V8 has rolled off the Melbourne production line
The last Hemi V8-powered pick up has been through the local remanufacturing process.
First-ever Hot Wheels Polestar will be on tiny shelves in 2025
This year's Design Contest was a colab with Hot Wheels; now there's a new 1:64 on the way.
Tiny Honda people mover beats Mazda CX-80, Mini Cooper to win Japan Car of the Year
Honda Freed's big personality and clever design beat the actually-quite-large Mazda CX-80
508kW Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV revealed ahead of 2025 launch
New SUV follows the successful SU7 EV sedan launched in March this year.
New studies show EV batteries could last over two decades
Recent studies show early scepticism about EV-battery longevity may be misplaced.
Police are investigating the scene of a fatal crash in Massey
Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in a driveway on Lanham Lane in West Auckland this evening. Video. Video / NZ Herald
Toyota GR updates for New Zealand: auto Yaris and Corolla, plus a very green GR86
Fewer pedals and a lot more colour for performance GR models next year.
Me & My Car: Auckland FC's Guillermo May and his Cupra Born
May reckons the biggest issue with his EV is that it's automatic (he's a manual man!).
The Wiggles debut Toyota’s one-off Big Red Ute
Toyota Australia has partnered with the iconic children's musical group to create the EV.
Honda’s solid-state EV batteries to deliver 1000km range by 2030
They will also be smaller, lighter and cheaper to produce than current EV batteries.
Car seat maker Recaro rescued from bankruptcy
The iconic seat manufacturer has been saved by an Italian rival.
Serious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of Tokoro
Emergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben Fraser
How GWM is making its Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha ute less annoying: active safety revisions
ADAS systems are being wound back from 11 for Kiwi GWM SUV and ute. Hurrah!
Mazda rotary hybrid sports car edges closer to production
Mazda's rotary revival continues with its new sports car edging ever-closer to production.
Subaru BRZ returns to New Zealand for a limited run
The Subaru BRZ is heading back to NZ with a very limited run of manual-only cars.
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Watch: Five arrests, motorcycles seized after police crackdown on illegal dirt biker gang
One person said they saw a large group of unruly riders being followed by police.
How to pack your car for a safe and enjoyable summer road trip
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MG Car Club Auckland to host special display this weekend
A special display spanning MG's 100 year history will cap local centenary celebrations.
Popemobile goes all-electric after nearly a century
The pope has gone electric with his latest ride - a heavily modified Mercedes-Benz G 580.
‘My First Gran Turismo’ launched as free-to-play game
Polyphony Digital is celebrating the PlayStation's 30th anniversary with the free game.
Bernie Ecclestone to sell $100m+ collection of historic F1 cars
The 94-year-old former F1 supremo has been collecting F1 cars for more than 50 years.
Sit down, Asimo: Honda's Haru robot is here to help the kids
Honda's Haru is being employed enhance the lives children undergoing long-term treatment.
November New Zealand new-vehicle sales: market down, but utes are on the up
Amid tough times for the NZ new-vehicle industry, there's even more of a shift to utes.
Auckland motorway gridlocked after crash involving concrete truck
Auckland's Southern Motorway is gridlocked after a concrete truck and car collided past the Khyber Pass Rd off-ramp about midday Thursday. Video / Supplied
Mazda MX-5 NA gets electric conversion and power boost
Is an original MX-5 sans a revvy engine and snappy manual gearbox still a classic?
Ford Puma goes all-electric with new Gen-E model
New model aimed at budget-conscious buyers of Ford’s growing EV lineup.
Volkswagen's ID.Buzz retro-themed EV-van is on the way to NZ
All the buzz was justified: VW's 'Kombi' EV set for an early-2025 launch in NZ.