The February 2026 issue of NZ Autocar is now on sale

Tesla Model Y Performance

The quickest family SUV you can buy still knows how to hustle. But at $100,900, does it justify the premium? 

Xpeng G6 Performance

The Xpeng G6 is the fastest-charging electric SUV you can get right now. Is it the bargain of the decade? We drove the $72,990 Performance to find out.

BYD Atto 2

BYD’s range continues to grow with the arrival of the Atto 2. This new small SUV sheds the brand’s eccentricities and is better for it.

IM6 Performance

The IM6 promises a mix of  premium power, refined comfort and a splash of shock value. Does it deliver? 

Leapmotor C10 AWD

It might look unassuming, but Leapmotor’s most powerful SUV proves you don’t need a sports badge to go very fast. 

Audi RS 3

Audi’s five pot is a unique engine which can trace its roots back over fifty years. We enjoy its charms once again in the RS 3 sedan. 

Subaru BRZ tS Kiiro

The BRZ tS Kiro may be a limited edition, but there is no limit to the fun it delivers as a driver’s car. 

Ford Mustang Fastback GT

The Ford Mustang keeps on keeping on. It’s a rare sales highlight in a dwindling sportscar market. Beloved by boomers, it is still a legit good time.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e & Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S e

AMG was confident its ultra hybrid tech would win over the punters when it released the 63 S models. Here we drive two GLC hybrids, one with a future, the other without. 

Collector’s Run

There are now plenty of car meets on the enthusiast calendar around New Zealand. One of the more high-brow events is the Coffee Run, hosted by Collecting Cars. We went along to check it out.

Keep It Pinned

Speed is not condoned on public roads usually, but the Landspeed Trial in rural Waikato is a unique opportunity for people to pin the throttle and see what their machine can really do. 

Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE P400e

You can’t get an electric RR here yet, but the Velar PHEV has a plug at least. Does it work as intended? 

Ford Ranger Hybrid Wildtrak

Petrol electric drivetrains are popping up all over the market. Utes get them now too. So what’s the plug-in Ranger like?   

Audi A3 S line TFSI

How does the A3 stack up in its entry level form?  

What Might Have Been

After stumbling upon a couple of old Auto Trader magazines over the Christmas  break, we ponder on what your old car might be worth now, had you held on to it over the years.

BMW R 1300 RS

The BMW R 1300 RS Performance is one big bike that has no right being so easy to ride. And yet it is, even if you’re more of a jockey than a lock forward.