Jaecoo J7 SHS – First drive of the new ‘Super Hybrid’
Following the New Zealand arrival of the Jaecoo J7 SUV last year, the Chery Auto sub-brand has now launched a plug-in hybrid version, using what it calls a Super Hybrid System (SHS). It will be available in New Zealand from May 2025, priced from $49,990. Omoda Jaecoo will offer a...
Read moreDetailsLawson breaks silence
Kiwi F1 ace Liam Lawson has broken his silence following his sudden but expected move from Oracle Racing to its...
Tesla a likely winner in Trump tariff war
The automotive world is bracing for major upheaval following US President Donald Trump’s latest trade move—slapping a hefty 25 percent...
It’s official! Lawson back to VCARB
Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson will return to Red Bull's junior team, Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, from the 2025...
Cupra’s new Formentor and Leon Sports Tourer have arrived in NZ
Cupra NZ is in the middle of a brand re-set here as it establishes a larger retail foot print and...
IM not confirmed for NZ; ZS EV replacement also on hold
MG's premium sibling, IM Motors, is set to launch into the Australian market at next week's Melbourne Motor Show, but...
Suzuki tops Canstar Blue customer satisfaction awards again
Suzuki has once again proven itself a Kiwi favourite, clinching the 2025 Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction New Car Award—its third...
Nissan unveils new Leaf alongside next-gen tech
Nissan has pulled the covers off a few of its new models and outlined its plans for the next couple of years ahead as it re-organises under its new leadership team. The automaker is doubling down on innovation, customer engagement, and sustainable growth. The brand’s latest strategy focuses on powertrain diversity, with upcoming models featuring hybrid technologies—including e-POWER and plug-in hybrids—alongside next-gen EVs and advanced internal combustion engines (ICE). Nissan’s chief performance officer, Guillaume Cartier, emphasised the company’s renewed...
Read moreDetailsBYD confirms Sealion 5 for New Zealand
BYD has officially launched another model in the Sealion SUV range, with BYD New Zealand confirming it will be coming...
Aston Martin unveils the Vanquish Volante
Aston Martin has pulled the wraps off its most powerful and fastest convertible yet—the Vanquish Volante. Packing a twin-turbo 5.2-litre...
Kim Dotcom’s Ultra-Rare Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Heads to Auction at Webb’s
A 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG once owned by controversial internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom is set to turn heads when...
End of the road for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatchback has reached the end of the line, with the brand confirming that the current generation will...
Mini Aceman: The Mini in-betweener – First Drive
The latest member of the Mini family, the electric-only Aceman five-door urban crossover sits in the space created by the...
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith claims ‘Best in Show’ at inaugural Ayrburn Classic in Queenstown
A brand-new motoring festival has cruised into Queenstown’s event calendar with style, as the Ayrburn Classic made a roaring debut...
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