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Car reviews for the rest of us. Matt Martel looks at what it is like to own and drive the latest vehicles with an emphasis on usability not tech specs.

Government's green vehicle dream slowly blossoming
Ian Llewellyn | Wed, 06 Oct 2021

Slow progress greening the government vehicle fleet, but officials promise progress as money flows.

Boom in EVs prompts power surge to new vehicle sales
Boom in EVs prompts power surge to new vehicle sales Staff reporters
Ineos hopes to sell 400 vehicles a year with NZ launch
Ineos hopes to sell 400 vehicles a year with NZ launch Matt Martel
Review: Ford Escape ST-Line X PHEV FWD – a noble charger for the discerning buyer
Review: Ford Escape ST-Line X PHEV FWD – a noble charger for the discerning buyer Matt Martel
Review: Ford Ranger FX4 Max – perfect for the rural and city sets, but beware the taxman
Review: Ford Ranger FX4 Max – perfect for the rural and city sets, but beware the taxman Matt Martel
Giltrap's Polestar brand plans to rival Tesla
Giltrap's Polestar brand plans to rival Tesla Matt Martel
Review: VW Golf 8 GTI – a hot hatch that warms the heart
Review: VW Golf 8 GTI – a hot hatch that warms the heart Matt Martel
Review: Mustang Mach 1 – the hottest thing on four wheels
Review: Mustang Mach 1 – the hottest thing on four wheels Matt Martel
Review: Nissan Leaf: ‘This is a seriously good EV’
Review: Nissan Leaf: ‘This is a seriously good EV’ Matt Martel
Review: The Mini Electric – a little shocker
Review: The Mini Electric – a little shocker Matt Martel
Review: Porsche Taycan – the EV that could kill the Tesla Model S
Review: Porsche Taycan – the EV that could kill the Tesla Model S Matt Martel
Review: Mercedes-Benz S 450 – a status symbol that screams understatement and refinement
Review: Mercedes-Benz S 450 – a status symbol that screams understatement and refinement Matt Martel
Review: Jaguar F-Pace – goes like a rocket, but please, Jag, stick to your knitting
Review: Jaguar F-Pace – goes like a rocket, but please, Jag, stick to your knitting Matt Martel
Review: MG ZS EV - 'this will be NZ's top-selling EV for years to come.'
Review: MG ZS EV - 'this will be NZ's top-selling EV for years to come.' Matt Martel
Review: Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Carbon – an Italian stallion of a sedan
Review: Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Carbon – an Italian stallion of a sedan Matt Martel
Review: BMW 330e – a clever hybrid that offers the best of both worlds
Review: BMW 330e – a clever hybrid that offers the best of both worlds Matt Martel
Three-wheeled solar car plots NZ launch
Three-wheeled solar car plots NZ launch Matt Martel
Review: The Lexus IS300 range – luxury that’s not too flashy or too manic
Review: The Lexus IS300 range – luxury that’s not too flashy or too manic Matt Martel
Review: BMW M3 Competition – a fast and furious sports sedan
Review: BMW M3 Competition – a fast and furious sports sedan Matt Martel
Review: The Volvo XC90 Inscription – all it’s cracked up to be
Review: The Volvo XC90 Inscription – all it’s cracked up to be Matt Martel
Review: Hyundai Palisade 2.2D Limited – the SUV taking on BMW and Audi
Review: Hyundai Palisade 2.2D Limited – the SUV taking on BMW and Audi Matt Martel
Purchasing power – why your car will be storing data on you
Purchasing power – why your car will be storing data on you Matt Martel
Head start – when you can get your hands on the coolest new EVs
Head start – when you can get your hands on the coolest new EVs Matt Martel
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