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DriveLife NZ NZ's Enthusiast-Driven Motoring Publication We know that when you splash down that cash for a new car, you want to make sure it's right for you.

DriveLife is an online motoring magazine with an emphasis on car reviews; we are the only New Zealand magazine that carries feature-length car reviews. That's why our car reviews are long and detailed. We also publish press releases from motoring brands, go on road trips whenever we can (and write about them), and are always working on at least one project car.

Following the formula of the awesome 5 N, the 6 N is revealed at Goodwood, with 478kW of power.
16/07/2025

Following the formula of the awesome 5 N, the 6 N is revealed at Goodwood, with 478kW of power.

With 478 kW and 770 Nm of torque the 6 N gets to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds (using N Launch Control) and will go on to a top speed of 257 km/h.

No hybrid options here, just good-old V8 power:
14/07/2025

No hybrid options here, just good-old V8 power:

New Zealand will receive the flagship Ti-L grade that includes a premium 13-speaker BOSE stereo and a centre console cool-box.

One of our favourite SUVs is being updated:
13/07/2025

One of our favourite SUVs is being updated:

The 2026 CX-5 will launch with a 2.5-litre SkyActiv-G four-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and standard AWD.

Always wanted to go to the track? John tells you how, from the beginning in this new series.
13/07/2025

Always wanted to go to the track? John tells you how, from the beginning in this new series.

It always feels good to start a new project, and it feels even better when that project is a racecar. The format that my good friend Chris and I plan to follow is to take a car to The Surgery Sprints, and let you know the basics of what you need to get into the […]

Fred is spending the weekend mountain biking in the redwood forests of Rotorua, taking the 550HP, 2025 Ford Mustang Dark...
12/07/2025

Fred is spending the weekend mountain biking in the redwood forests of Rotorua, taking the 550HP, 2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse on a 1,000km roadie. Will he need to buy shares in BP? (spoiler alert: yes)

What's Liam's thoughts on the new Subaru BRZ?
08/07/2025

What's Liam's thoughts on the new Subaru BRZ?

Is there a place in 2025 for the now-aging Subaru BRZ, especially when it has a manual gearbox? Liam comes to the conclusion.

What's it like to drive 1,000km in the new Hyundai Tucson N Line Hybrid?
07/07/2025

What's it like to drive 1,000km in the new Hyundai Tucson N Line Hybrid?

It's pricey, so is it good? Fred tests out the 2025 Hyundai N Line Hybrid AWD for a week and 1,000km to see what it's like to live with.

Subaru New Zealand broadens its Crosstrek range:
07/07/2025

Subaru New Zealand broadens its Crosstrek range:

Priced at $43,990, Subaru says the new Crosstrek AWD 2.0L positions itself as a value-packed option for fleet and corporate buyers.

With sharp pricing and stylish looks, can Suzuki NZ take on established players with an all-new model?
05/07/2025

With sharp pricing and stylish looks, can Suzuki NZ take on established players with an all-new model?

On the face of it, the 2025 Suzuki Fronx could well cross frontiers into other brands and draw buyers to the funky-looking small SUV.

We’re at the launch of the all-new Suzuki NZ Fronx, out driving the single model that will be on sale here. Pricing, mod...
04/07/2025

We’re at the launch of the all-new Suzuki NZ Fronx, out driving the single model that will be on sale here. Pricing, models and drive impressions to come.

We’re at the launch of the all-new Suzuki Fronx. Pricing, models and drive impressions to come.
03/07/2025

We’re at the launch of the all-new Suzuki Fronx. Pricing, models and drive impressions to come.

Liam is spending a week in the new, manual-gearbox Subaru BRZ Tsubasa. Is it a better option than the Mazda MX-5?
03/07/2025

Liam is spending a week in the new, manual-gearbox Subaru BRZ Tsubasa. Is it a better option than the Mazda MX-5?

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