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Black Freelander 8 international model front three-quarter view at the Chery International User Summit in Wuhu

Freelander 8 first drive: plenty of room, a few questionsThe original Freelander was Land Rover’s smallest and cheapest 4×4. The Freelander 8 is 5118mm long on a 3040mm wheelbase, has three rows of seats and is closer in size to a…

Honda Triton digital impression front three-quarter

Confirmed: Honda’s first body-on-frame ute to be based on Mitsubishi TritonHonda some speculation, Honda has confirmed its first proper body-on-frame ute will be built in collaboration with Mitsubishi. The two brands have reportedly signed a memorandum…

How to Make Your Car Easier to Find in a Busy Car Park

How to Make Your Car Easier to Find in a Busy Car Park?We have all had that moment. You walk out of a shopping centre, look across a packed car park and realise you cannot remember where you left your car. It is especially easy to…

Exlantix ES GT shooting brake on display at the Exeed summit in Shanghai

Watch: Chery’s premium Exlantix brand confirmed for New ZealandChery is adding another brand to the New Zealand market, with Exlantix confirmed for Australasia by Lilian Xiong, CEO of Exeed and Exlantix International. Xiong made the…

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Grey GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute parked on a grassy hilltop under blue sky

GWM Cannon Hi4-T first drive

Before anything else, spare a thought for the 16 syllables that gave their lives so this ute could have a name. GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV is a mouthful, so it’s the Cannon from here…

1931 Ford Model A Review

The Model A helped bring the Ford Motor Company up to date, replacing the Model T as its main offering. Despite being close to 100 years old, many are still going strong. Arriving…

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30 years of the Lotus Elise

Thirty years after the Lotus Elise entered production, its formula remains as fascinating as ever. We trace the life of the lightweight roadster from the radical Series One…

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How Barry Crump’s grandsons are still flying the Hilux flag decades later

When talking about the Toyota Hilux in New Zealand, it’s hard to not bring up Barry Crump and his rich legacy. As well as being an icon of the outdoors, Crumpy gained local fame…

Volkswagen New Zealand weighs in on China-built models being sold locally

Volkswagen is preparing to sell models developed for the Chinese market in Australia, and New Zealand is likely to get them too. Volkswagen brand chief executive Thomas Schäfer…

Mercedes’ little G-Class to target new buyers with petrol and electric power

Mercedes-Benz’s smaller G-Class is expected within the next two years, bringing the off-roader’s recognisable character to a different group of buyers. The compact SUV, commonly…

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What Should You Keep in Your Car for an Emergency?

What Should You Keep in Your Car for an Emergency?

Most drives go exactly as planned. But a flat tyre, breakdown, unexpected road closure or sudden change in weather can quickly leave you wishing you were better prepared. You do…

How Old Is Too Old for a Used Car?

How Old Is Too Old for a Used Car?

When buying a used car, it is natural to look at its age and wonder whether it is getting too old. Is five years old ideal? Is 10 years too old? What about a car that has been on…

SUV or Hatchback: Which One Actually Suits You?

SUV or Hatchback: Which One Actually Suits You?

Choosing your next car is not always about finding the biggest vehicle or the one with the longest list of features. It is about finding a car that works for the way you actually…

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Yellow Nissan Navara Pro PHEV ute driving on a coastal road, front view

Watch: Nissan’s plug-in ute, up close

Nissan’s Navara Pro PHEV is due in New Zealand in 2027, and at its Melbourne reveal we got to spend time with the Australian test mule, still covered in red dirt from a testing…

Tesla Model 3 RWD review: The new standard

Tesla’s new entry-level Model 3 is $9000 cheaper than the car it now sits under, and from the outside you’d struggle to tell them apart. The only giveaway is a set of plastic aero…

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Ford to bring Bronco name to New Zealand with China-built Basecamp

The Bronco is coming to New Zealand for the first time, and it will arrive as a Chinese-built range-extender hybrid. Ford confirmed the Bronco Basecamp for this market at its…