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The unlimited kilometre coverage applies to vehicles under normal private use.
08/01/2026

The unlimited kilometre coverage applies to vehicles under normal private use.

Tesla has announced a significant upgrade to its warranty programme in Australia and New Zealand, introducing a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty for

The electric MPV makes use of a massive 115kWh battery, and 1000V architecture.
08/01/2026

The electric MPV makes use of a massive 115kWh battery, and 1000V architecture.

Leapmotor has unveiled the D99 at a celebration for the Chinese brand’s 10th anniversary.  Unveiled in both pure electric and range extender

The Dongfeng Box is now officially a ‘no star’ car here in New Zealand. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has taken the st...
07/01/2026

The Dongfeng Box is now officially a ‘no star’ car here in New Zealand. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has taken the step of labelling the vehicle unrated on Rightcar.govt.nz.

The Dongfeng Box is now officially a ‘no star’ car here in New Zealand. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has taken the step of labelling the vehicle

The big news is the addition of the bZ4X Touring, which is longer, taller, and packs 280kW from its dual-motor system.
07/01/2026

The big news is the addition of the bZ4X Touring, which is longer, taller, and packs 280kW from its dual-motor system.

Toyota New Zealand has announced pricing for the 2026 BZ4X line-up, which now consists of three models instead of two.  On top of the existing bZ4X

Now Porsche is selling the older petrol Macan alongside the new electric model, it's clear the brand acted with haste.
07/01/2026

Now Porsche is selling the older petrol Macan alongside the new electric model, it's clear the brand acted with haste.

Former Porsche CEO (and current CEO of Volkswagen) Oliver Blume has admitted to acting with haste in making the Macan exclusively electric. This admission

Hyundai Australia has confirmed it will be adding the electric ELEXIO SUV to its line up in the first quarter of 2026. A...
07/01/2026

Hyundai Australia has confirmed it will be adding the electric ELEXIO SUV to its line up in the first quarter of 2026. And what is good for the Aussies, is surely good for us Kiwis too, right?

Hyundai Australia has confirmed it will be adding the electric ELEXIO SUV to its line up in the first quarter of 2026. And what is good for the Aussies,

The Delica will be Mitsubishi’s centrepiece at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, one of the world’s largest custom car shows, h...
07/01/2026

The Delica will be Mitsubishi’s centrepiece at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, one of the world’s largest custom car shows, happening in a few days.

The Delica will be Mitsubishi’s centrepiece at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, one of the world's largest custom car shows, happening in a few days. 

Toyota is looking to revive the Estima MPV with hybrid and electric power, according to a report out of Japan.
06/01/2026

Toyota is looking to revive the Estima MPV with hybrid and electric power, according to a report out of Japan.

Toyota is looking to revive the Estima MPV with hybrid and electric power, according to a report out of Japan.  First published by Best Car Magazine,

The 2026 range includes the GR Sport, which is the most powerful, performance-oriented RAV4 yet.
06/01/2026

The 2026 range includes the GR Sport, which is the most powerful, performance-oriented RAV4 yet.

Toyota New Zealand has announced pricing and specifications for the 2026 RAV4 range, including the most powerful model yet — the GR Sport.  Offered

The previous record for the slowest lap had stood for over 65 years.
06/01/2026

The previous record for the slowest lap had stood for over 65 years.

The Ligier JS50 has set a new record at the Nürburgring, for being the slowest car to lap the Green Hell.  With a top speed of just 45km/h, the

06/01/2026

The XPeng G6 Performance claims to be one of the fastest charging EVs around. We recently put this to the test, and the results don't disappoint.

Mahindra has revealed the 2026 XUV 7XO in India ahead of an expected arrival in NZ later this year. It introduces a new ...
06/01/2026

Mahindra has revealed the 2026 XUV 7XO in India ahead of an expected arrival in NZ later this year. It introduces a new name and a series of styling and technology upgrades for the current XUV700.

Mahindra has revealed the 2026 XUV 7XO in India ahead of an expected arrival in NZ later this year. It introduces a new name and a series of styling and

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NZ Autocar is New Zealand’s leading new car magazine. We test all manner of new vehicles and independently put manufacturers' claims to the test with GPS timing gear, corner weight scales, and acoustic noise meters etc. Test cars are driven in real world conditions and we deliver our opinion on how well the car fulfills its promise in the New Zealand market. We also feature unique cars, motorcycles, fast cars and historically significant classic cars.