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Making the switch to EV or PHEV: five things you need to know
23+ min ago (1147+ words) If it's car-change time anyway, it's tempting to consider a switch to plug-in power. We've previously had our say on the idea of suddenly trading-in your petrol/diesel car for something electrified, as a kneejerk reaction to the current fuel…...
Suzuki e Vitara 2 WD two-tone review: with a little help from my friends
10+ hour, 37+ min ago (1274+ words) Suzuki e Vitara in Land Breeze Green Pearl Metallic with Bluish Black Pearl roof. There are potentially a few foundations still rocking following Suzuki New Zealand's launch of the e Vitara. It's the brand's first pure-electric vehicle of course. It's…...
Toyota RAV4 first drive: future facing
10+ hour, 53+ min ago (1816+ words) There is absolutely no denying that the Toyota RAV4 has become a fixture of Kiwi motoring culture during the last 30-plus years. I mean, as proof of that you only need to look at our own DRIVEN Car Guide People's Choice…...
GWM Tank 700 with V8 power confirmed, 'potential addition' to NZ lineup says company chairman
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (227+ words) The 700 was established as the flagship Tank in 2024, but there's much more to come. GWM says its move to V8 power for the Tank 700 and its yet-to-be-revealed GF supercar is all about export - and not at all about its home market....
Ioniq V arrives as Hyundai's next-gen EV with striking new look
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (428+ words) Hyundai's Ioniq V brings concept-car looks. Hyundai has pulled the wraps off the production Ioniq V at the Beijing Auto Show, fast-tracking the concept-to-showroom process and signalling a much bigger push into the world's largest EV market. The new electric…...
Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric: NZ pricing for 911-inspired SUV
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (487+ words) Squint and yes, it does look a bit like a 911. Porsche purists, brace yourselves: the company claims the new Coupe version of the'Cayenne Electric has styling directly inspired by the iconic 911, and that this large SUV is a genuine sports…...
Brabus goes electric with urban bikes that cost superbike money
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (412+ words) Brabus swaps V8 muscle for electric bikes. Brabus is best known for building V8 monsters with eye-watering power. This time, it's gone in the opposite direction. The German tuner has unveiled a trio of electric motorcycles developed with French manufacturer DAB Motors....
Gunther Werks bows out with 626k W air-cooled Speedster inspired by Iron Man
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (413+ words) Project Endgame pushes the Speedster formula to its most extreme form yet. Gunther Werks has signed off its Speedster programme with a one-off that doesn't do subtle. Called Project Endgame, it's the last of the line, and arguably the wildest…...
Fuel-saving myths that might be doing more harm than good
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (144+ words) It's easy to get carried away trying to stretch that precious tank of fuel further. But it's easy to get away, right? There are some more extreme fuel-saving techniques that are still commonly used, but are probaby doing no good…...
Rimac reveals behind-the-scenes film of plane landing on moving train
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (450+ words) This isn't your typical test drive. Rimac has pulled back the curtain on one of the more unusual engineering collaborations in recent memory, and it involves a hypercar, a stunt plane and a moving freight train. The Croatian EV maker…...