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Electric Hilux, Subaru Trailseeker earn five-star ANCAP ratings
Toyota and Subaru’s new electric vehicles have secured top safety honours from ANCAP, with the battery-electric Toyota Hilux, Subaru Trailseeker and Subaru Uncharted all awarded five-star ratings in...
Bruce McLaren-inspired McLaren Artura 1000GP unveiled
McLaren has unveiled a new special edition variant of its Artura plug-in hybrid supercar, inspired by the brand’s motorsport success. Celebrating the team that Bruce McLaren founded in...
Kawasaki returns to two-strokes with the new KX327
Kawasaki has announced its first full-sized two-stroke dirt bike in almost 20 years, and they aren’t doing anything by halves. Revealed as the KX327 and KX327X, these two...
Subaru Trailseeker headed for New Zealand
Subaru is expanding its electric ambitions in New Zealand with confirmation that the Trailseeker will arrive in local showrooms in September 2026. The newcomer represents an entirely new...
Toyota’s hardcore GRMN Corolla confirmed for New Zealand, but you can’t have one
Toyota New Zealand has confirmed its hardcore GRMN Corolla will be arriving in New Zealand, but only as a “showcase vehicle”. Unlike Australia, where customers can expect to...
2 June 2026
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New vehicle market continues its recovery
New Zealand’s new vehicle market continued its recovery in May, with registrations rising 18.1 per cent year-on-year to 11,296 units, marking the fifth straight month of growth and...
BYD New Zealand puts data storage in the spotlight
BYD New Zealand reckons the personal data held by your car consists of a VIN number and an email address. While it’s kept on Australian servers, you can...
GMC doubles down on Hummer EV with bold off-road concepts
GMC has shown its commitment to the revived Hummer brand by debuting a pair of electric concepts over the weekend. Revealed as the GMC Hummer X SUV and...
Report: Electric Lexus IS sedan cancelled over market uncertainty
Lexus has reportedly cancelled plans for an electric version of the IS sedan to replace the petrol/hybrid version. According to a report published by Automobilwoche, a Lexus spokesperson...












