First Denza luxury-SUV showroom opens in New Zealand: in the house
First Kiwi Denza showroom in Epsom, Auckland. B5 and B8 SUVs first local models, but more to follow.…
The safest new vehicles, in every category: ANCAP reveals its rankings
Annual list of weighted-average safety scores published. Safest cars revealed in passenger, SUV and ute catgeories. Two brands…
Toyota Hilux engineers in New Zealand: behind ‘cyber sumo’ and why diesel must remain
Engineers tackle South Island to ‘understand more about the market’. ‘Cyber Sumo’ design means less chrome, more angles.…
2026 Land Rover Defender first drive: all the dirt on the new lights
What’s this new car all about then? Has it been five years already? It’s time for a Land…
The BYD Shark 6 is the best new vehicle of the year: DRIVEN Car Guide 2025 NZ Car of the Year
BYD Shark 6 chosen as Overall Winner from 9 Category contenders. Judges praised its intelligent hybrid technology and…
New Hilux pricing, specification: Toyota New Zealand reveals all about 9th-gen ute
Twelve different versions, three body configurations. Half of the dozen are powered by the carryover mild-hybrid. No more…
2026 Toyota Hilux EV for NZ revealed (and there’s a hydrogen fuel cell model on the way, too)
‘Cyber Sumo’ styling for 2026 Toyota Hilux. Carryover diesel engines, but a BEV is on the way. Hilux…
(Geely) Riddara RD6 Pro EV first drive: new double-cab on the rank
What’s this new ute all about then? We know what you’re thinking, but the Riddara RD6 Pro is…