Mazda’s Chinese-collab 6e EV confirmed for NZ with European chassis tuning
Single Takami model confirmed for Kiwi spring launch. Steering, suspension and braking tuned by Mazda in Germany. Single-motor…
Are there Shark SUVs in BYD’s future?
BYD NZ has confirmed that BYD versions of the luxury Denza SUVs are on their way here. The…
What is a solid-state battery – and why is everyone so excited about them?
If you’ve followed the development of electric cars at all, you’ve heard the phrase “solid-state battery”. For years,…
No EV for us: New Zealand to continue with hybrid Highlander
Toyota New Zealand has conformed it currently has no plans to sell the new all-electric version of the…
Dongfeng confirms Kiwi pricing for 007 ‘fastback coupe’
‘Fastback coupe’ launched in two different versions. Third model in the Dongfeng portfolio for New Zealand. 400kW and…
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…
Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 are back in New Zealand as dual-motor performance SUVs
ID.4 and ID.5 now boast AWD and 250kW in GTX form. Same price for SUV or coupe versions.…
Zeekr 7X Performance full review: the East’s version of West
Zeekr is the new Chinese EV brand for New Zealand that everybody’s been talking about, and we’re certainly…
The Zeekr 7GT Raises The Bar For All EVs In Europe
The Zeekr 7GT debuts in Europe as the continent’s fastest-charging EV. It can take up to 480 kilowatts…
Toyota bZ4X Touring confirmed for New Zealand: 280kW SUV-cum-wagon ‘built for weekend explorers’
Toyota New Zealand will launch the bZ4X Touring in the second quarter of this year. Essentially a wagon-style…
Trump administration advises more protein, less sugar in new dietary guidelines
Item 1 of 3 U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a…
Toyota GR GT: new performance flagship spawns two more super-fast coupes
Trio of new super-coupes aims to capture spirit of the iconic Lexus LFA. Toyota GR GT and Lexus…