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Executive car of the year - Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Friday, 20 December 2024
SUVs may very well be dominating the NZ automotive landscape right now, but the Mercedes-Benz E-Class remains a spotlight on the enduring appeal of the luxury sedan.
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News
Van of the Year 2024 - The All-New 2025 Peugeot E-Expert
Thursday, 19 December 2024
Thanks to the arguably turbulent times we live in of late, the launch/release of new vehicles on to New Zealand’s commercial vehicle car lots this year have been somewhat subdued.
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News
Large SUV of the Year 2024 - All-new Hyundai Santa Fe
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
As New Zealanders continue to express a growing preference for SUVs and hybrids, Hyundai has successfully captured the spirit of adventure and practicality in the all-new fifth-generation Santa Fe.
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News
Medium SUV of the Year 2024 - VW Tiguan
Friday, 13 December 2024
In the fiercely competitive medium SUV segment, Volkswagen has once again set a benchmark with the introduction of the third-generation Tiguan.
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News
EV of the Year 2024 - BYD Sealion 6
Thursday, 12 December 2024
The BYD Sealion 6 has been crowned Company Vehicle’s “EV of the Year 2024,” capturing the automotive spotlight with its cutting-edge design, impressive ‘super’ hybrid technology, and smart technolo
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News
Compact / Small Business Car of the Year 2024 - Suzuki Swift
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
The 2024 Suzuki Swift has once again captured the spotlight, claiming the prestigious title of our compact/small Business Car of the Year.
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Road Report
We test out the new Honda HR-V e:HEV
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
The third-generation model encapsulates Honda’s core ethos of efficiency, style, and practicality, building on the heritage of the original HR-V, which made its revolutionary debut in 1998, emphasi
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Road Report
We test out the new Toyota Camry ZR Hybrid
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
The 2025 Toyota Camry represents a significant achievement for a model that has long been a staple in the automotive industry.
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Road Report
We go large testing out the GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
GWM introduced the Cannon ute to New Zealand a few years back, and while it may not have blown the socks off the competition, it represented great value.
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New models
Efficiency, power and safety all in one compact SUV
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Efficiency + Power is the mantra for the all-new MG ZS Hybrid+ and as we discovered at the NZ launch, it’s all that PLUS excellent value too.
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Road Report
We test out the Discovery Sport P250
Tuesday, 05 November 2024
The most recent version of the Discovery Sport is a seamless mix of robust capability and contemporary luxury.
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Road Report
We test out the new Land Cruiser 70 LX Wagon
Tuesday, 05 November 2024
The Land Cruiser is the longest running SUV nameplate out there.
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Video Road Report
2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
We video review the 2024 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R.
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Road Report
Golf GTE PHEV - GT performance and PHEV efficiency
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
The iconic Volkswagen Golf has just released its midlife update, but that doesn’t mean we’re passing up the chance to take the current model for a spin – especially when it’s the Golf GTE PHEV!
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Road Report
‘Signature Class’ Toyota Prius Z PHEV
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
The Toyota Prius was the pioneer of the hybrid revolution, paving the way for eco-friendly vehicles worldwide.
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SUV
Ford Everest African experience
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
For over a century, Ford has cemented its legacy in South Africa, contributing to the local automotive landscape and embodying the spirit of adventure that this stunning country offers.
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New models
Introducing the all-new third generation Honda HR-V
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
Since its debut in 1988 (1989 in New Zealand), the Hi-Rider Revolutionary Vehicle – better known as the HR-V – has held a steadfast place in Honda’s lineup, celebrated for its fuel efficiency, room
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Workhorse
TRADING PLACES - Next-Generation Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
With a range that spans from 2WD single cabs up to 4WD double cabs and seemingly everything in between, it would appear that the next-generation Mitsubishi Triton has a ute for virtually every kind
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Road Report
KGM Rexton SPR
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
It was just a short time ago that Ssangyong went through a bit of a rebranding exercise, introducing some new models to the market while at it.
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Road Report
Hyundai Kona 2L Elite
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
My last interaction with Hyundai’s new Kona was at the start of the year, where I took the 1.6T N-Line model for a jaunt.
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Road Report
Omoda E5 EX
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
In its simplest form, the Omoda E5 is an all-electric medium-sized SUV that’s loaded with technology and offer’s value with a capital V.
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News
More versatility and pulling power – THE 2024 VW T7 DIESEL MULTIVAN
Tuesday, 03 September 2024
Regardless of the generation, the VW Multivan stands out as a practical and innovative vehicle.
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Road Report
Hilux SR5 Cruiser Hybrid
Wednesday, 07 August 2024
Boasting a seven percent saving at the pump and 7g of gases saving from the exhaust, the latest addition to the Toyota Hilux range, the Hybrid has a lot to squawk about, but oddly, it doesn’t.
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General
Magnifique Trafic
Tuesday, 06 August 2024
For the few of you that don’t know, the Renault Trafic is an LCV produced by the French automaker since 1980.
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New models
Suzuki Swift, a new era of awesomeness
Tuesday, 06 August 2024
The Suzuki Swift has a nameplate that dates back to 1984 when it was used as an export name for the Suzuki Cultus, however, despite this four decade history, the popular  supermini as we know it to
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Video Road Report
2024 Suzuki Swift RSC Hybrid
Sunday, 07 July 2024
We video review the 2024 Suzuki Swift RSC Hybrid.
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Road Report
Volvo EX-30 ULTRA
Wednesday, 03 July 2024
The title of ‘On Brand’ is a marketing term used to reflect products from a company that match the values and principles etc that regular folk would associate with said brand.
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Road Report
Mazda CX-30 SP25
Wednesday, 03 July 2024
It would be very easy to argue that the Mazda CX-30 is a compromised vehicle – after all, it launched right in the middle of the small SUV boom that carmakers lean hard into the idea of bumping up
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Road Report
Mercedes-Benz eVito
Wednesday, 03 July 2024
Hopefully you caught my drift with the headline, but just like Danny DeVito, despite its smaller silhouette, the Mercedes-Benz eVito panel van is big on personality and great at its job.
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New models
Lexus LBX arrives in NZ
Wednesday, 03 July 2024
The first-ever Lexus LBX has arrived in NZ, and we weren’t invited to the launch.
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