ANCAP high fives Tasman - but only in one format
/Kia’s ute has won a strong result from the national safety auditor, but it only stands for the four-wheel-drive dual cab. Other variants are unrated.
Read MoreKia’s ute has won a strong result from the national safety auditor, but it only stands for the four-wheel-drive dual cab. Other variants are unrated.
Read MoreRS edition that has historically accounted for strongest buy-in now a $95k car.
Read MoreThe vastly altered new generation of Kiwis’ top choice Subaru seems set to land in 2026. Meantime, the current car is taking heat from its little brother.
Read MoreThe depressed EV market hurt Solterra sales, but this hasn’t dissuaded the national distributor. But it’s cautious now.
Read MoreBrawniest version of country’s favourite ute seems destined to be expensive, but that’s all we know.
Read MoreNew drivetrain first used by sister brand now in Kia’s SUV, for price advantage.
Read MoreSeven popular models built between mid-2022 and late 2024 affected.
Read MoreA five star start is doubtless great news for Subaru locally, but they’ve no words … yet.
Read MorePatrol is back: But it’s a case of last of the old before the new.
Read MoreHyundai’s sensational electric sedan look as electrifyingly nuts as its sister SUV.
Read MoreThe most potent version of the Brit brand’s V8 is now a general issue item optimally delivered in a new hero hue.
Read MoreFans not so sure about the incumbent 1.6 hybrid can now look to a pure petrol 2.5 turbo four.
Read MoreIn unveiling the new generation of Mazda’s top NZ seller, Hiroshima has made clear other markets have priority.
Read MoreConfirmation today the brand’s groundbreaking Neue Klasse push will start here next year with iX3.
Read MorePHEV achieves improved electric-only ability, Aussies take credit for new suspension tune.
Read MoreTarted, but not tweaked - the R has something of a ZR1 look, but the real deal types stay Stateside.
Read MoreGuess who’s just turned 50? BMW brings out a special edition to celebrate a 3-Series milestone.
Read MoreBase petrol has returned, base hybrid has gone. More change is coming.
Read MoreHaving previously pushed to champion fully electric vehicles, the Sino-Brit is now seeing more potential from hybrid tech.
Read MoreSuzuki won’t predict how the new Fronx might perform in the ANCAP test - but hopes it won’t join Swift in the naughty corner.
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