BBusiness Read More Skoda Elroq compact-SUV launched in New Zealand: sustainable sauceDecember 8, 2025 Skoda’s first pure-electric compact SUV. Two models for NZ, Elroq 60 and 85 Sportline. Interior showcases sustainable materials.…
NNew Zealand Read More Skoda Enyaq EV is coming back to New Zealand, including a performance RS AWD versionDecember 8, 2025 Enyaq returns in Sportline RWD and RS AWD models. Specification increased across the range. RS is Skoda’s most…
BBusiness Read More The COTY conversation: our judges and 2025’s top cars, the Kia EV3, Tesla Model 3 and BYD Shark 6December 6, 2025 At crunch-time for the DRIVEN Car Guide 2025 New Zealand Car of the Year, we were down from…
BBusiness Read More NZ’s next Lexus RZ goes steer-by-wire: clearly some kind of yokeDecember 2, 2025 Steer-by-wire has no physical connection between steering wheel, axles. Yoke-style wheel claimed to free up space (or is…
BBusiness Read More Zeekr 009 first drive: seats of powerDecember 1, 2025 What’s this new car all about then? Where do we begin? Not just a new model to talk…
BBusiness Read More Leapmotor C10 is the best Hybrid/EV of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance NZ Car of the YearDecember 1, 2025 The purpose of this category is to recognise a new vehicle that really delivers on the promise of…
BBusiness Read More Tesla Model 3 is the best Passenger car of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance NZ Car of the YearNovember 30, 2025 We’ll admit we were a little late getting to the latest Tesla Model 3 sedan, aka “Highland” if…
BBusiness Read More Kia EV3 is the best City SUV of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance NZ Car of the YearNovember 28, 2025 If you’re looking for an urban EV-SUV with absolutely no compromise in dynamics, quality and especially range, the…
BBusiness Read More Leapmotor C10 AWD launched in NZ: new 440kW model nearly halves 0-100km/h timeNovember 28, 2025 ‘Blisteringly quick acceleration and robust torque’ claimed from 440kW powertrain. First Leapmotor with 800V architecture: faster charging, better…
NNew Zealand Read More Mazda 6e pure-electric sedan confirmed for New Zealand in 2026November 24, 2025 Pure-electric Mazda 6e will joing NZ range next year. Joint-venture model with Changan automobile. Rear-drive, available overseas in…
BBusiness Read More 2026 Toyota Hilux EV for NZ revealed (and there’s a hydrogen fuel cell model on the way, too)November 11, 2025 ‘Cyber Sumo’ styling for 2026 Toyota Hilux. Carryover diesel engines, but a BEV is on the way. Hilux…
BBusiness Read More BYD New Zealand reveals seriously sharp pricing for three new modelsNovember 8, 2025 BYD has announced that the Atto 1 small city hatch will start at just $29,990 when it launches…