The Z9GT represents Denza’s most ambitious model yet, promising high performance figures with next-generation battery and charging technology.
BYD’s answer to the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is set to arrive in Australia later this year – but will it make its way to New Zealand?
Chery’s boxy iCaur brand will launch in Australia early next year with the V25 mid-size SUV. The same model expected to lead the brand’s New Zealand rollout in 2027.
Small updates confirmed for JAC T9 diesel, premium interior rework could also be on the cards.
Mazda has priced its new CX-6e electric SUV from $58,990, matching the price of the Mazda 6e liftback and undercutting several key electric rivals.
The next-generation Land Rover Defender, which will come with an EV drivetrain, has reportedly been pushed back until the next decade.
The Mitsubishi Pajero is returning, with the new-generation off-roader set to be revealed next week ahead of its NZ launch by the end of 2026.
Auckland Council has shortlisted three congestion charging options that could cost drivers between $2 and $7 during peak periods, with the most expansive scheme including parts of the city’s motorway network.
Dreame had grand automotive plans that included electric hypercars and a 2027 launch in New Zealand, but the pin has reportedly been pulled on all of it.
Dave Kavermann 
