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2025 Ford Everest Tremor vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX Comparison

July 12, 2025

Prado and Everest are do-it-all machines with an excess of capability and practicality. Which is the better buy? These two, the new Toyota Prado and the Ford Everest, are jacks of all trades. With proper 4x4 hardware they can go pretty much anywhere, and tow like a ute. Yet they are civilised enough to take the family to town along with a couple of extras, being seven seaters as well. They are overly qualified for life in the city, more a fit for those living rurally, but many urban folk love them, towering over...

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2025 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...

by Alex Schultz

July 11, 2025

Leapmotor

2025 Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid Review

On the heels of Leapmotor’s electric C10 comes the hybrid version. And it’s not just any hybrid but an Ultra...

by Alex Schultz

July 9, 2025

KIA

2025 Kia EV4 – First Drive

I made a mistake. I often do. But this one is specific to today’s vehicle first drive. When I checked...

by Alex Schultz

July 6, 2025

BYD

Big things coming from BYD

Managing Editor, Richard Edwards, heads to China to check out what BYD has in store for us down here. And...

by Alex Schultz

July 5, 2025

Audi

2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Review

We’ve driven two large V8-powered SUVs over the past 10 days that are aimed at rather different buyers. The GMC...

by Alex Schultz

June 29, 2025

BYD

2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium Long Term

We don’t usually hang onto vehicles as long-termers for more than a couple of months. Then it’s on to the...

by Alex Schultz

June 26, 2025

News

Your Buzz, Your Way: VW ID Buzz first drive

by Richard Edwards

June 25, 2025

Volkswagen’s much-anticipated ID. Buzz has finally rolled into New Zealand showrooms, and it arrives with more than just its Kombi-inspired silhouette—this electric van is (mostly) going to be built to customer order. Instead of filling yards with identical stock, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles NZ is asking buyers to configure their own Buzz, choosing everything from wheelbase and seat layout to paint and wheels. They have suggested it is a similar system to how Porsche sells its vehicles. “Personalisation is key for the Buzz,” says Scott Duggan, national sales manager. “Right now for New Zealand there is over 2,000 variations you can build...

Cupra

2025 Cupra Leon Sportstourer V Review

You’re looking at the least expensive Cupra you can buy nowadays, the Leon Sportstourer. The Leon hatch is no longer...

by Alex Schultz

June 24, 2025

Reviews

2025 Skoda Superb TSI 195kW 4×4 Review

The Skoda Superb is somewhat of a novelty in 2025. It’s one of the dwindling wagon choices in a sea...

by Alex Schultz

June 22, 2025

GWM

2025 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV Review’

PHEVs are going gangbusters in some parts of the world where EV range is now well over 100km. How does...

by Alex Schultz

June 21, 2025

Electric

2025 Mini Cooper SE Review

Mini’s first electric Cooper went well enough but couldn’t roam that far out of town. The new SE remedies that....

by Alex Schultz

June 19, 2025

Reviews

2025 Volvo XC90 B5 Ultra Bright Review

The Volvo XC90 undergoes another revision as it enters its second decade. Is it still a viable option for those...

by Alex Schultz

June 17, 2025

Porsche

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Review

The 911 rallies yet again in its 992.2 generation, adding electrification to its bag of tricks. Is the Carrera GTS...

by Alex Schultz

June 15, 2025

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