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Leapmotor B05 electric hatch confirmed for NZ reveal in June
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Leapmotor B05 electric hatch confirmed for NZ reveal in June

Leapmotor are set the expand their local lineup with the rear-wheel drive B05 electric hatchback.

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2026 Toyota GR Yaris gains Aero Performance Package in New Zealand
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2026 Toyota GR Yaris gains Aero Performance Package in New Zealand

The GR Yaris hatch gains a suite of functional performance upgrades offered direct from the factory for the first time in NZ.

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How Honda aims to fight onslaught of affordable new rivals
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How Honda aims to fight onslaught of affordable new rivals

Japanese brand is holding steady in New Zealand, but is its hybrid first strategy a winning move?

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Dreame reveal rocket-boosted EV supercar with 0.9s 0-100km/h claim
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Dreame reveal rocket-boosted EV supercar with 0.9s 0-100km/h claim

The Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition is an experimental electric vehicle that could be the first car to reach 100km/h in under one second.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Special Edition arrives in New Zealand
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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Special Edition arrives in New Zealand

A new Mercedes-Benz GLA builds on the base GLA200 with a suite of interior and exterior upgrades.

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Honda drops the first EV it brought to New Zealand
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Honda drops the first EV it brought to New Zealand

Honda e:N1 officially sold out in New Zealand, as brand prepares for its next EV.

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Chery Q small EV confirmed for New Zealand arrival in 2027
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Chery Q small EV confirmed for New Zealand arrival in 2027

The Chery Q is China's original affordable, mass-market 'People's Car', and it's now due to make its way to New Zealand.

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2026 Omoda 4 revealed in Beijing as new hybrid SUV eyes NZ launch in 2027
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2026 Omoda 4 revealed in Beijing as new hybrid SUV eyes NZ launch in 2027

New Omoda 4 compact SUV is expected to launch in NZ targeting young buyers with sharp pricing and bold styling.

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MG expected to bring two new EVs to NZ by end of the year
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MG expected to bring two new EVs to NZ by end of the year

MG's line-up of EVs could include another SUV and a ute by December.

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