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2026 Leapmotor B10 REEV Life Review

They’ve decided to call it a ‘REEV’. It rolls off the tongue easier than ‘Plug-in Hybrid’ or ‘Battery Electric Vehicle’, but it’s not a word that slots into conversation without a sideways glance or two. And if you’re talking to people who aren’t familiar with automotive terms, calling it a range-extending electric vehicle only causes more confusion. Luckily the Leapmotor
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2026 Leapmotor B10 REEV Life Review

They’ve decided to call it a ‘REEV’. It rolls off the tongue easier than ‘Plug-in Hybrid’ or ‘Battery Electric Vehicle’, but it’s not a word that slots into...
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2026 KIA EV9 GT Review

Kia has updated its EV9, the line up featuring a new GT version. It’s a sports luxury model with lots of power, premium features and a big price...
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2026 Skoda Enyaq RS 85 Review

At the top of the Skoda electric range is the recently revised Enyaq RS. Along with spiffy new styling, the RS brings a bit more character to the...
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2026 Jaecoo J5 EV Review

They say that in Chinese culture, imitation is flattery. And you might see hints of a certain luxury SUV brand in the styling of the Jaecoo J5. But...
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2026 Dongfeng 007 Performance Review

A 400kW AWD sedan that cracks 100km/h in 3.9 seconds for $59,990 puts the Dongfeng 007 Performance in a conversation it has no business being in. Tesla’s Model...
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2026 Suzuki e Vitara AWD Review

Suzuki adds an option for those thinking about going electric with its funky little e Vitara. But will its price be a barrier to success?  Suzuki is notoriously...
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17 May 2026
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2026 BMW iX xDrive45 Review

BMW is a brand that’s no stranger to an electric vehicle. Technically the first pure electric BMW was produced in 1972 for the Munich Olympics. Dubbed the ‘1602e’,...
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3 May 2026
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2026 Tesla Model Y L Premium AWD Review

Tesla’s six-seat, long-wheelbase Model Y arrived just as fuel anxiety gripped the country. We drove it from Northland to Wellington over Easter to find out whether the biggest...
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19 April 2026
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2026 Kia EV4 GT-Line Long Range 2WD Review

It can be hard to define the EV4, an electric model that fits in between the EV3 and EV5. It’s a capable middle-child, but does it have limited...

2026 KIA EV9 GT Review

Kia has updated its EV9, the line up featuring a new GT version. It’s a sports luxury model with lots of power, premium features and a big price tag. Is it all worth it?  When Kia unleashed its EV6 GT, it caused a stir. Not so much with its headline output figure of 430kW, but rather its price. It was
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2026 Skoda Enyaq RS 85 Review

At the top of the Skoda electric range is the recently revised Enyaq RS. Along with spiffy new styling, the RS brings a bit more character to the otherwise sensible Enyaq by way of dual motors and 250kW. There’s more torque too when compared with the RWD Sportline and so thanks to the extra output and traction, the RS is
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2026 Jaecoo J5 EV Review

They say that in Chinese culture, imitation is flattery. And you might see hints of a certain luxury SUV brand in the styling of the Jaecoo J5. But unlike that brand, this packs genuine value.  Jaecoo may want you to think of Range Rover when you look at its new J5. And from the back, with the floating roof and
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2026 Dongfeng 007 Performance Review

A 400kW AWD sedan that cracks 100km/h in 3.9 seconds for $59,990 puts the Dongfeng 007 Performance in a conversation it has no business being in. Tesla’s Model 3 Performance is $84,990. A Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor sits north of $90k. The 007 Performance is, as Armstrong’s Distribution chief executive Simon Rutherford puts it, trying to deliver value
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