Mazda CX-5 GSX AWD extended review: an appreciation of cars that just work
Report 1 16/01/26 Report 2 28/01/26 REPORT 2 (28th Jan 2026) I realise what I’m about to say…
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.…
Chery Tiggo 7 SUV goes ICE for New Zealand: ditching the plug for pure petrol
ICE-only models cut $8-10k from price of Super Hybrids. Petrol 1.5-litre engine retained, with 108kW/210Nm. Familiar Urban and…
Skoda Kodiaq RS quick review: faster than the average bear
The Skoda Kodiaq RS has always been something of a rare breed in the automotive landscape, attempting to…
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…
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…
Toyota RAV4 pricing for New Zealand revealed: it’s all on the up
Pricing ranges from $49,990 to $66,990. New FWD and PHEV models feature. GR Sport joins RAV4 range for…
Toyota RAV4 for New Zealand will go live with connected services – but at a cost
Toyota Connected Services for new RAV4 and Lexus ES. Offered on suscription model, with a free trial period.…
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…
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…
Subaru Forester is the best Family SUV of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance NZ Car of the Year
It’s not often you hope an all-new model is not too different from the one it replaces. But…