1+ week, 1+ day ago   (616+ words) The idea that a sub-$40,000 electric vehicle must compromise on safety is looking increasingly difficult to defend. The Leapmotor B05 and Geely EX2 have both earned five-star ANCAP ratings under the organisation’s new Stages of Safety criteria, a more comprehensive framework introduced…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1081+ words) Kia’s first proper foray into the commercial vehicle market is an all-electric van built on a dedicated platform, and while the idea of an electric commercial vehicle isn’t exactly revolutionary anymore, the PV5 brings something different to the party. It’s modern,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (589+ words) Nissan just dropped some serious news for Kiwi adventure seekers and family haulers alike. The all-new Y63 Nissan Patrol is officially here, and it’s packed with upgrades that justify the hype.Starting at just $120,990 (plus on-road costs), this isn’t some minor…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (307+ words) There’s something genuinely exciting happening in New Zealand’s automotive landscape. Subaru has just unveiled a vehicle that challenges everything we thought we knew about electric cars, and it’s wearing all-terrain boots. The all-new Subaru Trailseeker is what happens when a…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (260+ words) Lexus has officially begun its all-new ‘Lexus Flight’ service, a dedicated helicopter service operated by ‘Aero Toyota’ to extend the luxury brand’s “mobility ecosystem” across land, sea and air! “DISCOVER- Imitate No One” is Lexus’ new motto and the brand…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (448+ words) It’s fair to say that in New Zealand, Leapmotor has been doing a bit of a “ziggy zaggy” dance. It’s a brand with plenty of promise, but let’s be honest, it hasn’t quite hit the stride we (or they) expected....

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (363+ words) Starting at just $32,990, Geely’s world-beating EX2 EV proves you don’t need a fat wallet to go electric The Geely EX2, already the world’s best-selling small battery-electric vehicle across the A and B segments in 2025, has just landed in New Zealand, and it’s…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (556+ words) Lexus has confirmed the 2027 ES 350h hybrid will join the battery-electric ES 350e and ES 500e in dealerships overseas, completing an eighth-generation ES lineup that spans two distinct powertrain technologies on a single shared platform. It is the first time Lexus has offered…...