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2026 BYD ATTO 3 Evo Dynamic ReviewThe BYD Atto 3 has evolved, a new three variant line-up now turning up in local showrooms. How has it changed, and is it still relevant in a constantly evolving EV market? The BYD…

Xiaomi’s electric cars edge closer to our shoresChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is hiring staff in Sydney for its Australian car business, the strongest sign yet that its electric cars are headed this way. Two job listings…

What Should You Look for in a Good Test Drive?

What Should You Look for in a Good Test Drive?A car can look perfect in photos and tick every box on paper, but you will not really know if it suits you until you get behind the wheel. A good test drive is about more than…

Jaecoo J8 SHS seven-seater priced at $68,990Jaecoo has confirmed New Zealand pricing for the J8 SHS, the seven-seat plug-in hybrid that becomes the brand’s local flagship.

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2026 Cupra Leon Sportstourer VZ & Terramar VZ Tribe Editions

Cupra owners are said to be a loyal bunch, and they love their cars. The Tribe Edition models build on that appeal, but as we discovered after sitting down with local Cupra GM,…

2026 Subaru WRX Senkō vs Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance Package Review

If you find spoilers a bit discreet, you’ll love this pair. They are both proud wing wearers. Each has the driver at heart, though each has a different appeal. You know what…

2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive Review

BMW has learnt a lot over the years in regard to electric car development. All that knowledge has been concentrated into the new iX3. So is it the new benchmark in the class? BMW…

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Four-year-old BYD Atto 3s are getting new features in a free update

BYD is sending a free over-the-air update to Atto 3s going back to the first cars sold here in 2022, adding Spotify voice control, smarter cruise control and auto rear parking…

MX-6e: Mazda files patent hinting at new electric sports car

Mazda has filed for an “MX-6e” trademark in multiple countries, which points towards an evolution of its old two-door coupe. While it’s the MX-5 that everyone loved, the MX-6…

F1: Lawson completes career-best drive in Mexico, extends points streak

Kimi Antonelli has secured his first F1 Driver’s Championship at the Mexico Grand Prix, finishing third. At just 20 years old, he has also become the youngest driver to claim the…

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Why Do Some Cars Hold Their Value Better?

Why Do Some Cars Hold Their Value Better?

Most cars lose value over time, but some hold onto their value better than others. While there is no way to know exactly what a car will be worth in the future, certain factors…

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…

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…

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Blue Subaru Trailseeker AWD Touring driving past a rock face on a dusty road

Subaru Trailseeker first drive: tougher than it lets on

Words: Gavin Shoebridge The Trailseeker is Subaru’s second electric car in New Zealand, and the one the local distributor calls the proper start of its EV business after the…

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BYD Atto 2 DM-i plug-in hybrid small SUV, NZ Autocar video review

Video: we drive the BYD Atto 2 DM-i

BYD has added a plug-in hybrid to its Atto 2 small SUV line-up, and Richard Edwards has been behind the wheel to see whether the DM-i is the pick of the range. Priced from…

AI-generated NZ Autocar concept of a three-row SUV based on the Chery Stockman, front three-quarter view. Not a Chery design.

Chery Stockman platform built for a three-row SUV, and an EV is possible

Main image: our AI-generated Musterer concept, showing how a Stockman-based three-row SUV could look. It is not a Chery design. Chery designed the platform under its Stockman ute…