2025 Ford Ranger Raptor Herrod Performance Edition Review
Even with something as potent as the Ranger Raptor, there’s always those that like a bit extra. And so the Herrod Performance Edition is here to sate their desires. Even out of the box, Ford’s Ranger Raptor is a bit of a weapon. With its 3.0-litre V6 poking out 292kW and 583Nm thanks to a pair of turbos, it’s no slouch. When it was a debutant, we clocked it hitting 100km/h from...
Read moreDetailsNew Toyota HiLux shown online in leaked images
Images showing details of the next-generation Toyota HiLux have been leaked online, after reportedly appearing at a preview to the...
2025 Ram 2500 HD First Drive: The Most Luxurious way to Tow?
Luxurious towing. These are two words rarely paired together, but are the ethos behind Ram’s 2500 and 3500 heavy duty...
Mercedes VLE eight-seater will offer limo luxury
And the new van will come with both electric and combustion power. Mercedes is now officially teasing its new VLE...
KGM may roll out its electric Musso ute to RHD markets
The KGM Musso EV electric pick-up has moved closer to being potentially availability here. Right-hand drive production for the UK...
Ford devises punishing mud test for Ranger Super Duty
Engineers validating the Ranger Super Duty had to devise a test that would simulate the type of extreme conditions a...
Volkswagen’s new Crafter undergoes a digital update
Volkswagen has introduced enhanced technology in a Crafter refresh. The latest model combines updated digital tools, added safety features and...
Mercedes Vans business transfers to Keith Andrews Group in NZ
Mercedes-Benz is transferring the distribution and servicing business of its vans in New Zealand to the Keith Andrews Group. As part of the agreement, the existing countrywide Mercedes-Benz dealer network will continue serving all of its vans customers in New Zealand. Mercedes-Benz Vans has entered a partnership with Keith Andrews Group to manage the distribution and servicing operations of its vehicles in New Zealand. This transition lays the foundation for a strong and sustainable future for the business and its operations. The new distribution model leverages Keith Andrews Group’s proven expertise and understanding of the local market. It will...
Read moreDetails2025 Ford Ranger PHEV review
I’m wearing a puffer jacket in the middle of summer. Why? Because I’m in Iceland. A land so far north...
2025 Ford Transit Custom SWB Review
A friend who upcycles unwanted wooden furniture into colourful works of art needed to deliver two pieces to a client...
Mercedes is readying the EQV replacement dubbed VLE
The Mercedes VLE is currently undergoing road tests ahead of its 2026 launch. Mercedes has been validating the van’s efficiency...
Kia Tasman first drive: Ready for the rough stuff?
Kia has finally entered the ute game. And not with a half-baked attempt, either. The Tasman – built on a...
Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid first drive review
The Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid was announced sometime ago (back in 2023!) and finally we get to drive it ahead...
Ford brings Tourneo Courier to Fieldays
Making its New Zealand debut at Fieldays 2025, Ford’s Tourneo Courier is a compact multipurpose vehicle. Ford says it is...
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