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The latest luxury car reviews from the BusinessDesk team and drivencarguide.co.nz

Cupra Tavascan EV for NZ: charge your cups

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Cupra Tavascan EV for NZ: charge your cups

It's a coupe-style SUV with sportier aspirations.

David Linklater 03 Aug 2025

Porsche 911 Carrera T hits the sweet spot

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Porsche 911 Carrera T hits the sweet spot

It’s certainly more of a traditional experience.

Damien O’Carroll 27 Jul 2025

GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV review: Eco-crusher

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GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV review: Eco-crusher

The three plug-in utes now in NZ are all quite different in design and intent.

David Linklater 20 Jul 2025

BMW 120 review: the (lower) power of one

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BMW 120 review: the (lower) power of one

This high-quality package delivers everything you expect from a compact BMW.

Damien O’Carroll 13 Jul 2025

None more black? Range Rover blacks out the Sport SV

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None more black? Range Rover blacks out the Sport SV

Damien O’Carroll 06 Jul 2025

Volkswagen ID. Buzz: 'more a Porsche business model'

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz: 'more a Porsche business model'

David Linklater 29 Jun 2025

Carmakers still scrambling to get rare-earth magnets

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Carmakers still scrambling to get rare-earth magnets

The Wall Street Journal 28 Jun 2025

All-new Nissan Leaf revealed as sleek electric SUV

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All-new Nissan Leaf revealed as sleek electric SUV

Jet Sanchez 22 Jun 2025

Ford Ranger PHEV first drive: rough summary

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Ford Ranger PHEV first drive: rough summary

David Linklater 15 Jun 2025

BYD Shark 6 Premium review: popularity contrast

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BYD Shark 6 Premium review: popularity contrast

David Linklater 08 Jun 2025

GWM Tank 300 Ultra diesel review

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GWM Tank 300 Ultra diesel review

David Linklater 01 Jun 2025

Ram 1500 Limited Hurricane HO review

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Ram 1500 Limited Hurricane HO review

David Linklater 25 May 2025

Nissan X-Trail N-Trek review: rough with the smooth

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Nissan X-Trail N-Trek review: rough with the smooth

David Linklater 17 May 2025

Volvo revives XC70 as long-range plug-in hybrid SUV

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Volvo revives XC70 as long-range plug-in hybrid SUV

Jet Sanchez 11 May 2025

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV VRX: global efficiency

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV VRX: global efficiency

Damien O’Carroll 04 May 2025

Geely EX5 Inspire review: SUV superiority

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Geely EX5 Inspire review: SUV superiority

Damien O'Carroll 27 Apr 2025

BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs

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BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs

Jet Sanchez 20 Apr 2025

Honda turns CR-V into Japanese-style capsule hotel

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Honda turns CR-V into Japanese-style capsule hotel

David Linklater 13 Apr 2025

These are the only profitable EV makers in 2025

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These are the only profitable EV makers in 2025

Jet Sanchez 06 Apr 2025

Review & road trip: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid

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Review & road trip: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid

David Linklater 30 Mar 2025

Trump plans 25% tariff on imported vehicles

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Trump plans 25% tariff on imported vehicles

The Wall Street Journal 27 Mar 2025

Review: Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI is large-SUV gold

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Review: Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI is large-SUV gold

David Linklater 23 Mar 2025

Review: Bentley Continental GT Speed PHEV

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Review: Bentley Continental GT Speed PHEV

David Linklater 16 Mar 2025

Uber offers drivers leasing, finance sweeteners for EV switch

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Uber offers drivers leasing, finance sweeteners for EV switch

Greg Hurrell 13 Mar 2025

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