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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…28 Oct 2026
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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…28 Oct 2026
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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…27 Oct 2026
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Chery Stockman’s chief engineer explains why it’s a diesel plug-in
Chery Stockman chief engineer Mark Qi walked us around the diesel plug-in hybrid ute at the Chery Group User Summit in Wuhu, China, explaining the thinking behind everything from…26 Oct 2026
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BYD cuts prices to below pre-July levels
BYD New Zealand has cut prices across most of its range until the end of the year, less than four months after it put prices up on every model it sells. The national campaign,…23 Oct 2026
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Freelander 8 first drive: plenty of room, a few questions
The 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…22 Oct 2026
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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…20 Oct 2026
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Watch: Chery’s premium Exlantix brand confirmed for New Zealand
Chery 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…18 Oct 2026
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Omoda X set for global debut alongside new hybrid tech
Omoda will reveal a new model called the X on October 20, with the unveiling forming part of Chery Group’s International User Summit in Wuhu, China. The brand is previewing a more…15 Oct 2026
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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…15 Oct 2026
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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…14 Oct 2026
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Haval H7 first drive: Hip to be square
GWM’s new Haval H7 makes no attempt to blend in with the rounded medium SUVs that fill New Zealand driveways. With its squared-off body, a full-size spare on the tailgate and a…14 Oct 2026
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XPeng G9L first look: three-row SUV coming as an EV or range-extender
NZ Autocar gets a first look at the XPeng G9L, a six or seven-seat SUV coming to New Zealand as an EV with up to 553km of range or as a range-extender.13 Oct 2026
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2026 BYD Racco 300 Premium Review
We travel to Yokohama to find out whether BYD should sell its first kei car outside Japan. Kei cars have been a private club for Japanese manufacturers since the 1950s. The rules…10 Oct 2026
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Nissan X-Trail Rock Creek and e-Power 2WD first drive
Nissan has added front-wheel drive versions of the X-Trail e-Power hybrid and a new Rock Creek grade to its New Zealand range, in the X-Trail’s 25th year on sale here. Nissan has…7 Oct 2026
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2026 Ram 1500 Express Black Edition vs Ford Ranger Wolftrak Review
The double cab comes in many shapes and sizes. Ranger is not a small vehicle but it looks dinky next to a full-size pick-up like the Ram 1500. So what are the pros and cons of…4 Oct 2026
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Chery firms up Stockman specifications and pushes Australian deliveries to February
Chery has released a full indicative specification sheet for the Stockman ute, filling in the numbers that were missing when the New Zealand website went live in July, and pushing…3 Oct 2026
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2026 Land Rover Discovery D350 Tempest Edition Review
The Discovery might be getting on in age, but there is life left in it yet. It’s still an exceptionally capable, versatile and comfortable vehicle, but is the Tempest spec worth…3 Oct 2026
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2026 Toyota GR Yaris Review
The GR Yaris keeps on getting better, now with an automatic transmission for lazy driving enthusiasts. But should you? Toyota surprised the automotive world in 2020 when it…3 Oct 2026
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2026 Audi A6 Avant TFSI quattro Review
The station wagon has become a rare sight in our market. But a few remain, including the new Audi A6 Avant. Is it worth a look? For a long time, much of the automotive world…26 Sep 2026
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Chery group lines up at least seven EVs for New Zealand by 2027
The Chery group will have at least seven electric models on sale or confirmed for New Zealand by the end of next year, spread across five badges. Eighteen months ago it had one.…24 Sep 2026
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2026 GWM Tank 500 Vanta First Drive: Is Diesel the Answer?
GWM has expanded its local Tank 500 range with the arrival of the new Vanta model. This model brings with it the biggest change to the Tank 500 since its local introduction, as it…24 Sep 2026
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XPeng L03 priced from $49,990 in New Zealand, with a range-extender for the same money
XPeng has priced its L03 coupe SUV for New Zealand from $49,990, and for the first time here the brand is offering a choice of pure electric or range-extender power at the same…23 Sep 2026
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2026 Bentley Continental GT S Review
The S is another option in the Continental GT range for those who like a mix of hand-finished luxury and a lavish serving of dynamics. It’s pricey but special. Back in the late…13 Sep 2026
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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…9 Sep 2026
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Ford confirms Transit City price and details for New Zealand
Ford New Zealand’s electric Transit City van will be priced at $58,990 plus on-road costs, with first customer deliveries expected in January 2027. The single-spec van was…9 Sep 2026
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Forbidden Fruit: We Drive Nissan’s New Leaf Nismo in Japan
Nismo is a brand that’s reasonably well known among car enthusiasts in New Zealand, mostly for the Skyline GT-Rs. Sine those glory days, Nismo has become less of a household name,…7 Sep 2026
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1980 Ford Escort 1600 Sport Review
Ford’s Escort was a popular sight on New Zealand roads during the 1970s. Most have long since disappeared, which makes this 1980 Sport, a genuine survivor, all the more endearing.…6 Sep 2026
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