Why Is The Steering Wheel Smoking?
In almost all cases, the presence of smoke emanating from components inside a car’s cabin is a high-stress…
Super hybrids explained: all you need to know about the ‘it’ car-tech of 2026
Hybrids are the hot ticket in the New Zealand at the moment: they account for nearly 35 per…
New Zealand’s five best used hybrids for under $20,000 (that aren’t Toyotas!)
Hybrids are the hot ticket for new-vehicle sales in New Zealand at the moment. We’re talking about the…
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…
Cheapest MG ZS gains turbo engine for New Zealand: it’s about the Vibe
Turbo engine moves down to entry-level MG ZS model. New Vibe boasts 54% more power than Excite, for…
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…
Audi New Zealand reveals price for all-new Q3: how much for an SUV that’s a ‘smart digital companion’?
Three variants, including PHEV with 111km range. Fastest 195kW quattro the sole Q3 to offer a Sportback option.…
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…
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…