4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (430+ words) The headline change for 2026 is the arrival in New Zealand of a six-speed manual NISMO model. It is the first time Nissan’s most focused Z has been offered with a manual transmission in Aotearoa. It joins the existing automatic NISMO,…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (325+ words) “The all-new T-Roc represents an exciting refresh to the Volkswagen SUV range, completing the lineup with a confident and considered point of entry,” says Chanelle McDonald, General Manager of Volkswagen New Zealand. “We know our customers are looking for vehicles…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (577+ words) A rare 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 M-Spec Nür, valued between $950,000 and $1.2 million, will take centre stage at Sunday Drive’s JDM Legends auction in Auckland on Sunday 26 July. Finished in Millennium Jade and showing just 13,648 kilometres, the R34 is one of only 285 M-Spec…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1801+ words) Historically, buyers looking for affordable Kias in this segment looked to internal combustion staples like the Cerato or early electric attempts like the Soul EV and Niro EV—vehicles that, while practical, were built on compromised, multi-energy platforms. The Kia…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (357+ words) MINI Plant Oxford holds a central place in the heritage and identity of the MINI brand. The plant is not merely a production facility, but MINI says it’s the spiritual home of MINI and a continuation of the brand’s British…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1432+ words) We headed to Auckland for the launch of the all-new MGS6 EV, the company’s latest model offering. The launch was started off at Matchbox, Auckland’s premium car storage facility. “This year has been a milestone for MG, with the MGS6 EV marking…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (324+ words) drivelife.co.nz What’s in the 2026 Nissan Navara range? The entry-point to the local line-up is the work-ready SL, priced from $54,690. It features basic cloth upholstery, 17-inch steel wheels wrapped in all-terrain rubber, a 7-inch instrument cluster display, a 9-inch touchscreen, and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (399+ words) But since then, the 4 series has received a facelift which has softened the harsh styling, and today, it’s proving to be a rather competent all rounder for those looking for a new BMW with a bit of flair. The 2026 BMW…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (644+ words) The #5 will be available alongside the #1 and #3 through the smart dealer network, with dealers now located in Auckland (Albany and Botany), Hamilton, Tauranga and Christchurch. It will be presented in three distinct variants. These include the technology-laden smart #5 PRO+, the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (505+ words) This advanced connectivity suite features a first Google Built-in functionality, allowing drivers to download apps like Spotify directly to the vehicle and utilise smartphone-free voice commands to adjust cabin temperatures or seamlessly control smart home devices directly from the road....