Modest improvement for new car sales in 2025
/Distributor organisation sees some improvement over 2024, but nothing to crow about.
Read MoreDistributor organisation sees some improvement over 2024, but nothing to crow about.
Read MoreNew EV3, EV4 and EV5 flagships are all-wheel-drive and hot to trot.
Read MoreKia’s smallest electric is now in production and distributor sentiment has become more positive than it was a year ago.
Read MoreThe CX-6e will sell alongside a sister sedan on a common platform with the same drivetrain. Both are here before end of 2026.
Read MoreAmbition to avail latest models from India’s SUV specialist in 2026 relies on factory’s export plans.
Read MoreTesla has revamped its NZ-new warranty; four years, 80,000kms previously has become five years and unlimited kays.
Read MoreToyota is having a second go to establish the bZ4X; range is better, equipment is improved, pricing slashed. And there’s a new Touring upsize option.
Read MoreMid-life updates to Nissan’s compact crossover will likely include total adoption of e-Power drivetrain.
Read MoreGen six line landing later this year takes country’s most popular car into new pricing territory - topping at almost $67k!
Read MoreNissan is regionally revamping batteries from clapped out Leafs. So why won’t it touch NZ domiciled cars?
Read MoreSuzuki NZ repeats safety organisation’s concern about risk to rear seat passengers.
Read MoreProlonged move from diesel to battery for Crown VIP duty appears to have finally wrapped up.
Read MoreSafety auditor ANCAP determining single star score for compact SUV is deja vu for Suzuki NZ.
Read MoreAcing the national crash test safety has been achieved by two Chinese makes - but one product has been recalled as result of an observed anomaly.
Read MoreFadi Mawal started with the Blue Oval as a forklift driver … and now he’s overseeing the brand regionally.
Read More‘Call for help’ ability has an interesting international ingredient.
Read MoreA big refresh for the well-established base crossover kicks in with a discount for the base edition.
Read MoreBYD’s premium brand will kick in with four outlets selling super-hybrid SUVs.
Read MoreThe best of the best of test drivers employed by Japan’s most powerful brand earn an accreditation that has just gone to a Kiwi. But is all as it seems?
Read MoreBattery assist with petrol back-up represents a new direction for KGM crossover.
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The electric arm of big player BAIC is ‘vixen’ to be noticed by kicking in with its smallest export offer that adds tech edge to a price-competitive zone.
The performance divide between Ford’s four and six-cylinder diesels is more evident now, but this vehicle remains a solid choice of serious SUV.
Beijing Automotive’s first models hit high-potential market segments and prove sensible pricing can still buy a sensational specification.
A big mid-life facelift for the carryover wagon and a new body styling choice lift this type to highly recommended status.
There’s no disputing the closeness to a certain other, but that doesn’t necessarily detract.
The outcry out for a sportier version of Toyota’s top seller has been answered - and it’s a red-blood with a Green theme.
When its heart seems little different to that in nan’s shopping basket how much soul remains?
How well does Japan’s small car specialist fare when its first electric faces up to a similar concept from China?
The first electric car to achieve the Czech make’s vaunted performance badge is certainly hot - but will the price cool desire?
Munich’s first all-electric compact executive model will next year bow out to the ‘Neue Klasse’ i3. The final edition of the i4 is set to leave with head held high.