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Auckland to Wellington in a Tesla Model 3 FSD-S Review

November 8, 2025

We take Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) tech suite for a long drive down the North Island. How did it do? As one of New Zealand’s first 1400km tests of the Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) from Auckland’s sprawl to Wellington’s tight streets, Tesla’s semi‑autonomous system faced everything from flooded rural roads to city congestion — with a human ready to step in when Kiwi conditions proved a bit much. Setting off My Model 3 Long Range had the latest software update and FSD Supervised subscription switched on. I set our first stop for the night —...

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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...

by Andrew Sluys

November 6, 2025

Audi

2025 Audi A5 e-hybrid Avant Review

By now, you’re over the fact Audi called its A4 replacement the A5, and the local line up has expanded...

by Alex Schultz

November 5, 2025

Morgan

2025 Morgan Super 3 Review

Not often do we drive something with just three wheels and so any outing in the Morgan Super 3 is...

by Alex Schultz

November 2, 2025

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MG S5 Essence 62 Review

The new MG S5 feels like a high-rise MG4 with extra space and LFP battery tech. What’s not to like?...

by Alex Schultz

November 1, 2025

Cupra

Cupra Tavascan: Saving the best for last

Cupra has never been shy about standing apart from the mainstream, and its first all-electric SUV, the Tavascan, is perhaps...

by Andrew Sluys

October 30, 2025

Bikes

2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS Review

There are now three Speed Twins on offer, the lone 900 and a pair of 1200s. We fire up the...

by Alex Schultz

October 30, 2025

Ford

2025 Ford Ranger Stormtrak PHEV Review

by Alex Schultz

October 27, 2025

Ford’s Ranger is now available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. We put it to work and play to see how it performs. There’s a lot of noise in the ute segment right now, but nothing quite as bold, clever, and future-focused as this: the Ford Ranger hybrid. This isn’t just a fuel-sipper with a tray; it’s a genuinely capable, tech-packed truck that proves you can have your cake and tow it too. I spent a week behind the wheel of the Stormtrak, testing it across city traffic, rural climbs, motorway commutes, and with a hefty horse float in tow. Some figures...

Chery

2025 Chery Tiggo 7 SHS Ultimate vs MG HS Essence hybrid+ Review

There is now genuine choice in the hybrid SUV space, with more affordable options too if you shop Chinese brands....

by Alex Schultz

October 26, 2025

Electric

2025 Riddara RD6 Review

A new four-wheel drive fully-electric ute has landed in NZ. Is it the real deal though? Can an electric ute...

by Alex Schultz

October 25, 2025

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Hybrid Tech Explainer

Here we try to explain the differences between the various types of hybrid because not all are created equal. ...

by Alex Schultz

October 19, 2025

Electric

2025 Geely EX5 Inspire Review

Geely’s new EX5 isn’t perfect but for a (sort of) first effort, it really is quite good writes Richard Edwards....

by Alex Schultz

October 18, 2025

Electric

Leapmotor B10 First Drive: A leap forward

Leapmotor isn’t wasting time. After the launch of its first model, the midsize C10 earlier this year, the Chinese brand...

by Richard Edwards

October 17, 2025

Omoda

2025 Omoda 9 SHS Review

Omoda expands its line-up with the introduction of a new super hybrid range topper. It has some big numbers attached...

by Alex Schultz

October 16, 2025

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