Skoda Elroq compact-SUV launched in New Zealand: sustainable sauce
Skoda’s first pure-electric compact SUV. Two models for NZ, Elroq 60 and 85 Sportline. Interior showcases sustainable materials.…
Skoda Enyaq EV is coming back to New Zealand, including a performance RS AWD version
Enyaq returns in Sportline RWD and RS AWD models. Specification increased across the range. RS is Skoda’s most…
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…
The COTY conversation: our judges and 2025’s top cars, the Kia EV3, Tesla Model 3 and BYD Shark 6
At crunch-time for the DRIVEN Car Guide 2025 New Zealand Car of the Year, we were down from…
BYD Shark 6 is the best Lifestyle/Adventure vehicle of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance NZ Car of the Year
In some respects the BYD Shark 6 started off the back foot for COTY this year. It began…
NZ’s next Lexus RZ goes steer-by-wire: clearly some kind of yoke
Steer-by-wire has no physical connection between steering wheel, axles. Yoke-style wheel claimed to free up space (or is…
Zeekr 009 first drive: seats of power
What’s this new car all about then? Where do we begin? Not just a new model to talk…
Leapmotor C10 is the best Hybrid/EV of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance NZ Car of the Year
The purpose of this category is to recognise a new vehicle that really delivers on the promise of…
Tesla Model 3 is the best Passenger car of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance NZ Car of the Year
We’ll admit we were a little late getting to the latest Tesla Model 3 sedan, aka “Highland” if…
Kia EV3 is the best City SUV of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance NZ Car of the Year
If you’re looking for an urban EV-SUV with absolutely no compromise in dynamics, quality and especially range, the…
Leapmotor C10 AWD launched in NZ: new 440kW model nearly halves 0-100km/h time
‘Blisteringly quick acceleration and robust torque’ claimed from 440kW powertrain. First Leapmotor with 800V architecture: faster charging, better…
Mazda 6e pure-electric sedan confirmed for New Zealand in 2026
Pure-electric Mazda 6e will joing NZ range next year. Joint-venture model with Changan automobile. Rear-drive, available overseas in…