Jac T9 PHEV first drive: NZ’s ‘cheapest, safest, most powerful PHEV AWD ute’
What’s this new ute all about then? Jac New Zealand launched the T9 ute in diesel form back…
Ford New Zealand introduces Pro Converter programme for ute and van mods
Ford Pro Converter programme caters to ‘core industries’. Specialist converters certified as FPC agents. Warranty aligns with with…
From BYD Shark 6 to Toyota Hilux BEV: meet New Zealand’s electrified 1-tonne utes
New electrified utes from BYD, Toyota & Jac. MHEV, PHEV and BEV covered. Tow ratings up to 3.5…
Ford Ranger & Everest ‘2026.5’ first drive: relationship status complicated
What are these new cars all about then? In the early days of the Australian-developed Ford Ranger (aka…
Freelander 8: not a Land Rover, not a Chery, but a bit of both
‘Freelander’ name is back for the first time since 2015. Joint venture between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery.…
GWM Tank 700 with V8 power confirmed, ‘potential addition’ to NZ lineup says company chairman
V8 power confirmed for future Tank 700. Multiple V8 options in development, including GF supercar. New models aimed…
New Zealand 4×4 Trials grand final in Hawke’s Bay draws crowds and crashes
NZ 4×4 Trials national competitions officer Chris Tomalin said the drizzle on Saturday morning made things a bit…
Nissan NZ will give you a $3k discount on the new Navara, as long as you buy a flash one
New Navara in NZ showrooms now. Factory bonus of $3k for Navara ST-X and Pro-4X. Forty years of…
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…