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KIA EV6 GT-LINE 1.6t Towing $106,990 Price 5.2 sec 0-100 kmph 239kW Power Pros Sensational looks Convincing dynamic package Two models under $80k Cons Prices rise sharply for AWD models Wide for city driving Low-rider in an SUV world Battery ...

Build chargers and the ev drivers will come

Photo / Supplied With the evolution of the government’s Clean Car Programme this Friday, we talk to Mark Gilbert, chair of Drive Electric, on his thoughts about electric mobility and the charging infrastructure in Aotearoa. There are more ...

Forget selling, Kiwis are spending big to make their cars super

Photo / Supplied The nation’s great love affair with its four-wheeled friends continues to deepen with new research showing New Zealanders are caring for their cars more than ever. The past two years have seen Kiwis shift gear when ...

MG ZS EV special offer sells out in record time

Photo / Supplied It appears the popularity for MG ZS EV isn’t slowing down, as a special offer available for early adopters of the soon-to-be-released new model has sold out in record time. “MG released pricing of the new ...

CLEAN CAR UPDATE: Clean Cars clarified

Photo / Supplied The Government’s Clean Car Programme hits its second phase on April 1, with the introduction of a more extensive “feebate” scheme that will reward buyers of low-emission vehicles with rebates, but also fine those who choose ...

AA BUYER’S GUIDE: Save money, save the environment

Photo / Supplied As petrol prices exceed the $3 per litre mark and possibly head towards $4, more people are now looking far more seriously at ways to reduce vehicle running costs. AA principal policy adviser Terry Collins previously ...

DRIVEN Sustainability Survey: what Kiwis really think about EVs

A DRIVEN survey of 2500 New Zealanders has resulted in illuminating data about Kiwi attitudes towards sustainability and Electric Vehicles (EVs). Despite costs at the petrol pump continuing to increase and consumers looking for alternative travel options, the survey ...

EV ATTITUDES: What Kiwis really think about EVs

Photo / Supplied A DRIVEN survey of 2500 New Zealanders has resulted in illuminating data about Kiwi attitudes towards sustainability and Electric Vehicles (EVs). Despite costs at the petrol pump continuing to increase and consumers looking for alternative travel ...

Opel launches rebate range for New Zealand

Photos / Supplied Does New Zealand really need another car brand? The “new” NZ automotive scene that now includes the Government’s Clean Car Programme does, according to Auto Distributors NZ (ADNZ). It’s launching Opel back into NZ from July, ...

Cupra Leon VZ review: it's a hot hatch hoot

Photos / David Linklater, Andrew Sluys CUPRA LEON VZ HATCH $59,990 Price 400Nm Torque 6.7L Fuel Economy 221kW Power Pros Awesomely fun to drive Luxury interior Great price Cons Interior the same as a Golf Front wheels love to ...

Land Rover Defender 90 S review: action-packed short story

Land Rover Defender 90 S 3.5t Towing $106,900 Price 10.2 sec 0-100 kmph 430Nm Torque Pros Surreal look and stance Adept chassis on and off-road Awesome option choices Cons Too tall for some carparks/garages Well over two tonnes Side-hinged tailgate ...

Mercedes cars will be made from 40% recycled materials within 10 years

Photo / Supplied Mercedes-Benz has the goal of having a CO2-neutral fleet of new passenger vehicles by 2039. To achieve this goal, the automaker has outlined a number of new processes and materials it’ll be introducing to its vehicle ...

The Good Oil: Mercedes-Benz's star power

Mercedes-Benz’s three-pointed star badge must be one of the most instantly recognisable automotive logos in the world. Certainly the one that most clearly says “I’m posh” to even non-car people. The genius of the badge is simplicity. It’s a ...

DRIVEN EXPLAINS PART 3: Why are we talking about carbon emissions so much?

It seems like we’re all talking about “carbon emissions” these days, but for many of us that’s worryingly close to jargon. If you don’t fully understand it, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Here’s how it works. If your car ...

Forget motorbikes, Kawasaki creates ride on robotic goat

Kawasaki has always been all about innovation. And its latest unveiling certainly fits the bill. The motorcycle manufacturer has created a robotic ibex (a species of wild goat), which humans can ride. The robot goat was unveiled at the iREX ...

Rivian hit with big reality check

Photo / Supplied Emerging electric ute maker Rivian has found out making cars is hard. The US-based EV start-up has posted a fourth quarter loss of $3.4 billion due to production issues, triggering a sharp fall in its share ...

The car with the longest ever production run revealed

Photo / Supplied There have been some truly iconic cars over the automotive’s 100+ year history. A study conducted in late 2021 has revealed the 35 vehicles with the longest ever production runs. Whether it’s luxury, performance, or practicality, ...

High petrol prices has buyers scrambling to find 'greener' options

Photo / Supplied Petrol prices have been rapidly increasing as of late, and while the New Zealand Government has decreased the fuel tax by 25c per litre, global prices are proving to be unstable. International car buying websites have recently ...

Subaru say goodbye to the next generation WRX STI

Photo / Supplied Subaru STI owners may just have found themselves in possession of collectors’ items overnight, following a Subaru Corporation announcement today. The Japanese manufacturer has stated through a Subaru of America media release that it will fast-track ...

Aston Martin's Valhalla hypercar hits New Zealand

Aston’s Martin’s Valhalla hypercar is making a flying visit to New Zealand, on its way to display at the Australian Grand Prix in April. Aston is well-known for its performance coupes, but it’s now on a mission to produce cars ...

BREAKING: Jacinda Ardern's Govt slashes fuel taxes from midnight; half-price public transport

KEY POINTS:• Fuel excise taxes and road user charges slashed by 25c a litre from midnight• Govt says lower fuel prices will follow ‘within hours’• All public transport fares will also be halved from April 1• PM says Ukraine invasion ...

Porsche 911 GTS review: race face

Porsche 911 GTS $289,900 Price 3.3 sec 0-100 kmph 9.7L Fuel Economy 353kW Power Pros Searingly fast Equally engaging on road and track Looks fantastic with dark detailing Cons Less comfort-oriented than previous GTS Wheel centre-locks a bit over the ...

AA Car Care: Checking tyre pressures

Photo / Supplied Tyre pressure is a crucial factor when it comes to your car’s safety, and it only takes a small amount of time to check. It keeps your vehicle safe, but also improves the driving experience. Another ...

The Good Oil: The Volvo taxis and the clever tether

Photos / Supplied Wireless charging your Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) is the dream, right? No messing about with plugs, just park up and walk away. Many carmakers are experimenting with just that idea, but Volvo is taking it one ...

Expect queues at the pump, motorists warned petrol prices about to skyrocket

Photo / Supplied Expect queues at the pump today. Kiwis are being warned to top up their vehicles as soon as possible, as petrol prices are about to skyrocket. Hamilton-based fuel supplier Waitomo Group has said that ‘unprecedented price increases’ ...

International Women's Day: New research reveals outdated views on female drivers

Photo / Supplied New research has unveiled outdated gender stereotypes still exist in the automotive industry, with over half of New Zealanders (55%) believing men can drive better than women. Shockingly 84% of men claim to be better drivers ...

Kia and Hyundai look towards the future of mobility

Photo / Supplied Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have each unveiled their strategic roadmaps to accelerate their electrification ambition and become leaders in sustainable mobility. Kia’s roadmap builds on its ‘Plan S’ strategy first announced in 2020 and ...

Tech giant and car maker join forces to tackle Tesla

Photo / Supplied Sony and Honda will work together on next-gen cars intended to woo customers away from the likes of Tesla. The car maker and electronics giant have announced plans to work together in a “strategic alliance” that ...

International Women's Day: Teletrac Navman launches 'Going the Extra Mile' International Women's Day special

Global telematics provider, Teletrac Navman, has launched an International Women’s Day special of its Going the Extra Mile campaign, featuring four women from New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, who work in the transport industry. Launched in April 2021, Going the Extra Mile started as a campaign to recognise and reward hidden heroes within ...

International Women's Day: Women's World Car of the Year supreme winner revealed

Photo / Supplied The journalists of the Women’s World Car of the Year have chosen the Peugeot 308 as the World’s Best Car for 2022. The announcement of the winner coincides with International Women’s Day, a very special date ...

Ford patent reveals hands-free charging tech

Photo / Supplied A patent submitted by Ford in August 2020 has recently surfaced online and shows that the company could be planning some sort of hands-free charging tech. The patent was published by the United States Patent Office ...

The Good Oil: The most important car company you’ve never heard of

Photos / Supplied We tend to think of the modern MG that makes SUVs as a “new” or “challenger” brand, and in some respects it is. The rebooted company was only launched in New Zealand in 2019, although it ...

DRIVEN EXPLAINS PART 2: What is a hybrid?

The term hybrid has been commonly used now for almost 20 years. First associated with the Toyota Prius, its technology and terminology is finally becoming normal, and a synonym for fuel saving technology. Officially titled a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), ...

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