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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/cupra-tavascan-v-quick-review-excellent-value-versus-entertainment/
Feb 20, 2026 - The Cupra Tavascan value package looks better given the AWD, fancy lights and fancy suspension. But for a quick spin, we’d still take the V, thank you.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/skoda-kodiaq-first-drive-business-as-usual/
Feb 11, 2025 - The all-new Skoda Kodiaq has landed in New Zealand and we check it out.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/nissan-reveals-local-pricing-and-specs-for-navara-ute/?utm_source=nzh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=nzh-home
Feb 20, 2026 - Nissan New Zealand has revealed local pricing and specification for the all-new Navara ute that will only be available here in double cab 4WD automatic form.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/tesla-to-open-up-nz-supercharger-network-to-non-tesla-evs/?utm_source=nzh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=nzh-home
Sep 28, 2023 - Tesla is opening up its New Zealand supercharger network to owners of non-Tesla EVs.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/collections/budget
Looking for a car on a budget or a car that is cheap or economical to run? Find news and reviews from the experts at Driven Car Guide.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/ayrton-senna-s-895kw-lotus-98t-heads-to-auction/?utm_source=nzh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=nzh-home
Feb 19, 2026 - A Formula One car driven and raced to victory by Ayrton Senna is set to cross the auction block in March, and it could become the priciest Lotus ever sold.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/compare-cars/
Compare cars across different brands, makes and models, with our unique Car Comparison.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/gwm-cannon-first-drive-a-shot-across-the-bow/
Feb 28, 2025 - GWM has updated its value-packed Cannon ute, with more power, more equipment and a very sharp price.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/collections/adventure
Looking for an off road vehicle, to head away camping, or simply a car that will fit the family and all the toys, get the latest news from our experts.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/lexus-es-ushers-in-connected-services-era-with-mid-2026-debut/
Feb 12, 2026 - Lexus will introduce its first fully connected vehicle offering with the arrival of the eighth-generation ES sedan in mid-2026 to transform owner interaction
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/battery-electric-vehicles/electric-vehicles
Electric Vehicles (EV) have no combustion engine, being powered solely by a battery. Quick, quiet and cheap to run, EVs are a great option if your lifestyle...
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/volkswagen-tayron-elegance-full-review-school-run-sophistication/
Nov 10, 2025 - For NZ, even the entry-level Tayron Elegance has a 2.0-litre turbo engine, AWD as standard and a trick adaptive suspension system with 15 selectable settings.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/volkswagen-golf-gti-85-review-are-we-having-fun-yet/
Dec 4, 2024 - The new VW Golf GTI looks back quite a bit, but in a very appealing way.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/ranger-super-duty-testing-why-ford-made-it-wear-a-600kg-mud-pack/
Aug 7, 2025 - It's far from a beauty regime, but part of Ford Australia's development work for the new Ranger Super Duty was to see how it would perform wearing a...
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https://www.nzme.co.nz/nzme-brands/nzme-publishing/driven-car-guide
DRIVEN Car Guide is the place to go for the ultimate in car buying news, reviews and independent, objective information and advice. From the latest electric...
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/bmw-m3-2018/
Nov 4, 2025 - We want our readers to let us know about their cars! Love it? Hate it? It's complicated? Read what other owners think of the cars they paid real money for.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/advice/why-your-car-s-weight-affects-more-than-just-performance/
Feb 16, 2026 - Car weight affects more than acceleration. Discover how kerb weight influences braking, handling, fuel use and long-term running costs.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/ford-ranger-wildtrak-2023/
Jan 30, 2026 - We want our readers to let us know about their cars! Love it? Hate it? It's complicated? Read what other owners think of the cars they paid real money for.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/byd-shark-6-first-drive-a-bigger-boat/
Feb 28, 2025 - There’s an iconic scene in Steven Spielberg’s classic debut Jaws where Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) sees the titular monster shark for the first...
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/ferrari-reveals-name-and-fantastically-retro-inspired-interior-for-first-ever-ev/
Feb 10, 2026 - Ferrari has revealed the name of its first-ever electric vehicle, as well as giving us a detailed look at its brilliantly retro-modern interior.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/mg-hs-essence-review-now-more-mettle-for-the-money/
Nov 13, 2024 - MG's new HS still undercuts the established competition significantly, but with a lot more style and quality this time.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/dongfeng-007-first-drive-not-all-heroes-have-high-ground-clearance/?utm_source=nzh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=nzh-home
Feb 20, 2026 - There's a new large sedan in town: sleek styling and RWD. Is it like 2006 or something? Well no, because the Dongfeng 007 is Chinese and pure-electric.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/ultimate-bev-guide-for-2025-every-pure-electric-car-and-suv-you-can-buy-in-new-zealand/
Nov 27, 2025 - UPDATED: Every new pure-electric car/SUV on sale, including the latest MG4 and Cupra Born models...
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/porsche-911-carrera-t-full-review-hitting-the-sweet-spot/
Dec 3, 2025 - The Porsche 911 Carrera T is a lightened version of the standard car with a raucous nature and a manual transmission. So it's basically the perfect 911...
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/advice/8-tips-to-keep-your-cars-battery-in-top-shape/
Feb 9, 2026 - Your car's battery has a limited lifespan, but it doesn't have to be a short one; here are 8 handy tips to help you keep it in top shape and going for longer.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/ford-ranger-super-duty-robot-test-driver-used-for-the-bumpiest-bits/
Jun 16, 2025 - Ford Australia has shared video of Ranger Super Duty testing: a robot driver taking the controls to hammer the ute along the punishing Silver Creek test track.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/audi-a6-avant-e-tron-s-line-quattro-full-review-looking-back-to-move-forward/
Nov 19, 2025 - Whether the Audi A6 e-tron would even exist without VW’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) and two sister SUVs, Audi Q6 and Porsche Macan, it’s...
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/advice/6-ways-to-minimise-the-risk-of-door-dings/
Oct 24, 2025 - Car park "door dings" can be the bane of any car owner's existence. Here's six ways to minimise the risk of them happening to you.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/ford-ranger-updates-and-new-special-editions-more-v6-power-more-colour-for-2026/
Nov 25, 2025 - Ford has revealed its updated "2026.50" Ranger and Everest. The availability of the V6 turbo-diesel engine has been expanded; both feature styling...
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/dongfeng-box-first-drive-are-you-a-cat-person/
Nov 12, 2025 - Dongfeng Box isn't just a new car, it's also a new brand for NZ, coming through established channels: Auto Distribution Holdings, part of the...
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/what-are-new-zealands-top-evs-and-phevs-right-now-the-numbers-are-in/
Jan 15, 2026 - While EVs (both BEV and PHEV) are nowhere near returning to the glory days of the Clean Car Discount (2022-23, lest we forget), there are positive signs.
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/chery-tiggo-8-ultimate-quick-review-same-but-really-quite-different/
Oct 28, 2025 - It’s easy to think of the Chery Tiggo 8 7-seater as just a version of the Tiggo 7 with an extra row of chairs: same platform and “Super...
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/advice/how-to-keep-your-car-safe-from-cyber-threats/
Oct 10, 2025 - The modern car is no longer just a machine - it’s a computer on wheels. Here’s how to protect yourself and your car from cyber threats and...
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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/nissan-patrol-ti-l-full-review-last-man-standing/
Nov 12, 2025 - The Nissan Patrol is a literal blast from the past with its big petrol V8 engine and ladder-chassis 4X4 abilities. But is that good enough in 2025?
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