Electric Mahindra XEV 9S seven-seat SUV revealed, NZ arrival possible
Mahindra has pulled the covers off the XEV 9S, a model it’s touting as India’s first genuine electric seven-seat SUV. While the brand has signalled its intention to export its new-generation EVs, Mahindra’s local distributor says it’s still too early to comment on any New Zealand plans. The XEV 9S...
Read moreDetailsNew Subaru Outback unveiled with boxy styling and Wilderness sub-brand
Subaru has revealed the seventh-generation Outback, which looks to be more rugged than ever before. Aside from the new styling,...
MG 2 EV to rival BYD Atto 1 all but confirmed by UK boss
An all-electric MG 2 hatchback has all but been confirmed by MG Motor’s UK boss David Allison. Speaking in an...
Kiwi motorsport diary – 28 Nov – Dec 1
All the pressure is on Liam Lawson this weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix after Red Bull Racing Principle, Laurent...
Leapmotor C10 AWD lands in New Zealand with 440kW and 437km of range
Leapmotor has launched the all-wheel drive version of its electric C10 SUV in New Zealand, starting from $64,990. This C10...
ANCAP addresses irritating driver monitoring systems in updated rating criteria
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program or ANCAP has announced a refreshed rating criteria for new car safety that will...
BYD reveals plans to ditch rotating infotainment screens
When BYD first arrived in New Zealand, the Chinese brand stole the spotlight for two reasons; its reasonably priced all-electric...
All-new GAC Aion V and M8 arrive in New Zealand
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co, or GAC as it goes by, is displaying two of its all-new vehicles at an exclusive Auckland pop-up event. On display in the Botany Town Centre are the Aion V and M8 PHEV SUV. The GS3 Emzoom SUV is the other vehicle that GAC is planning to launch in New Zealand with, but this is not on display. With a 75KWh LFP battery the Aion V is likely to become the brand’s flagship vehicle in...
Read moreDetailsThe Dakar-ready Defender D7X-R
Land Rover is gearing up for the Dakar, unveiling a purpose-built Defender Dakar D7X-R that will take on the 2026...
Video – Renault to auction 100 historic cars, including 20 F1 machines, in Heritage Sale
Renault is set to open the doors to one of the most significant brand auctions in recent memory, with 100...
Stellantis warns EU must rethink emissions rules or risk “irreversible decline”
Stellantis chairman John Elkann has issued one of the strongest warnings yet from a major carmaker over Europe’s tightening emissions...
Kia toughens up the EV5 with WKNDR concept
Kia has revealed a more adventurous take on its EV5 electric SUV, unveiling the EV5 WKNDR concept at the Guangzhou...
Mazda NZ has EZ-60 electric SUV on its radar
Mazda New Zealand is weighing up whether to add another electric model to its future line-up, confirming the EZ-60 SUV...
Updated 2026.50 Ford Ranger and Everest here next year
Ford’s updated 2026.50 Ranger and Everest line-up will feature broader V6 availability, fresh styling, expanded technology and a revised model...
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