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Summary: Purely on a value-for-money basis, the BYD Shark 6 warrant inclusion on your shopping list, but if it’s off-roading you want, or towing a large caravan, it may not measure up. 2025 BYD Shar 6 PHEV dual cab ute Pricing: $57,900 (plus on road costs) Options: premium paint $700, basic tonneau $1162, sports bar […]
MAKING THE POINT THAT BEV vehicles needn’t be boring, Lexus has premiered the Lexus LFA Concept – a battery electric vehicle (BEV) sports car concept model. Born from the strong conviction of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) chairman Akio Toyoda, aka Master Driver Morizo, that certain car-making techniques and skills must be preserved and passed on […]
IN A MOVE THAT IS SURPRISING only because we thought it had happened years ago, Alpina trademark rights were transferred to BMW on 1 January 2026, marking the launch of BMW ALPINA as an exclusive standalone brand under the BMW Group umbrella. The initial focus will be on brand activation. Key elements of the BMW […]
SLOTTED NEATLY BETWEEN Hyundai’s Kona Electric and Ioniq 5, the company has announced the release of a new model, the Elexio which is set to launch locally in Q1 2026. Futuristic Elexio will join Hyundai’s ever-expanding electric portfolio as a medium SUV packed with smart features, sized between Kona Electric and Ioniq 5. Launching as […]
FOLLOWING A SERIES OF CAR THEFTS even while the owners hold the keys, Toyota has confirmed that it will instigate security upgrades to some of its luxury vehicles. According to Toyota, organised criminal groups appear to have been importing sophisticated and often costly technologies to facilitate theft. Car thieves have been using this technology to […]
TOYOTA IS GIVING EV BUYERS an even wider choice by introducing a fully electric C-HR in mid-2027. The compact SUV will sit beside the bZ4X and bZ4X Touring in Toyota’s BEV line-up. The all-electric C-HR has been built from the ground up as a dedicated BEV, offering customers strong driving range, practical charging solutions and […]
PROVING THAT TOYOTA HASN’T forgotten how to build cars that raise your pulse rate, the GR Yaris hot hatch has been made even more dynamic and engaging with the addition of the new GTS Aero Performance Package variant, which is now on sale in Australian showrooms. Priced from $64,990 for the six-speed manual grade and $67,490 for […]
THE NISSAN QASHQAI HAS BEEN a mainstay of the small SUV segment since its debut (under the name Dualis) in 2007 and for 2026 arrives in its most efficient and technologically advanced form yet, with Nissan’s innovative ‘hybrid re-invented’ e-POWER system now the sole powertrain across the entire Qashqai range. Key highlights include: Nissan’s decision […]
THE AUSTRLALIAN LOVE AFFAIR with the ute (or pickup, if you prefer) continues unabated, so the launch of the new HiLux by Toyota will be welcomed. Boasting improved driveability, greatly enhanced interior technology and comfort, and an exterior design spearheaded by Toyota Design Australia the Hilux is available in an extensive lineup of cab-chassis or […]
On Such a Summer’s Day Drive Thames to Thames, 190km Car 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Words Barry Green Photos Dawn Green Coromandel Peninsula – it’s a drive I’d heard nothing but much to-do about from Kiwis and foreigners alike. So, with February fast approaching (the optimum time to visit NZ), we set about booking flights, […]
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