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In the February issue of NZ Autocar, we take to the track in the updated GR Corolla and GR Yaris at Hampton Downs and Richard Edwards travels to China to check out the latest offerings from Zeekr. We test a few of the latest EVs including the Audi Q6 e-tron, Polestar 3 and Nissan Ariya while there is a full review of the MG Cyberster. We also compare a petrol Golf with an electric MG4 Essence, which is the winner? Check out the rest of the content below.

Audi Q6 e-tron S-Line 

Closely related to the new electric Porsche Macan, it’s no surprise the Q6 e-tron S-Line drives similarly and costs almost as much.

Zeekr 

Zeekr is about to touch down in New Zealand. Richard Edwards heads to China to see if Zeekr has the cars, the tech, and the attitude to back up its premium ambitions.

MG Cyberster 

MG has extended its value ethos into the luxury convertible area with its Cyberster. Is this $130k cab good value?

MG Centenary 

MG celebrates its 100th year, and we join the local festivities.

Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor 

Polestar fashions cars in avant-garde style. Even their original EV, the PS2, was dare-to-be-different. But the 4 and now Polestar 3 push design boundaries even further.

BMW X3 20d xDrive 

BMW’s X3 enters a new generation. It adds edgy styling, new tech and offers something unique in class with a diesel-powered entry model. We check out the 20d xDrive. 

MG4 Essence 64 vs Volkswgen Golf R-Line 

Being 2025, might it be time to look at what powers your hatchback? We compare combustion with amp power in this MG versus VW match up.

Nissan Ariya Evolve AWD 

Nissan is saying sayonara to Leaf and konnichiwa to Ariya, at long last. With all the delays is this EV still relevant?

Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 4MATIC 

M-B has updated its GLA, we check out the go-fast 35 AMG variant.

MeloYelo e-bikes 

We ride the MeloYelo Traverse MD – the affordable mid-engine sportster. 

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT 

We take the Mustang Mach-E on an overseas adventure. Is the electric horse family friendly?

Ford eTransit Cargo 

Richard Edwards heads away on his Christmas camping jaunt in Ford’s eTransit and argues 250km is enough.

MG ZS Hybrid+ Essence 

The MG ZS is back with hybrid power. It proves to be about perfect as a summer golfing companion.    

2004 Aston Martin Vanquish

As Aston Martin entered the new millennium, it had a fresh flagship offering. The V12 Vanquish was a new machine that would help set the course for a more prosperous Aston Martin. 

Indian Sport Scout

One of our fave cruisers not only gets a serious makeover but also expands to six distinct models. We check out Sport Scout.