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

BYD Shark 6 Premium review: popularity contrast
The Life

BYD Shark 6 Premium review: popularity contrast

The hybrid powertrain is essentially a range-extender.

David Linklater 08 Jun 2025
GWM Tank 300 Ultra diesel review
The Life

GWM Tank 300 Ultra diesel review

The hybrid does have some headline figures.

David Linklater 01 Jun 2025
Ram 1500 Limited Hurricane HO review
The Life

Ram 1500 Limited Hurricane HO review

There’s no real point gawping at how big these American pickups are.

David Linklater 25 May 2025
Nissan X-Trail N-Trek review: rough with the smooth
The Life

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

If you’re looking in this genre, the Nissan should be on your shopping list.

David Linklater 17 May 2025
Volvo revives XC70 as long-range plug-in hybrid SUV
The Life

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

Jet Sanchez 11 May 2025
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV VRX: global efficiency
The Life Review

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV VRX: global efficiency

Damien O’Carroll 04 May 2025
Geely EX5 Inspire review: SUV superiority
The Life

Geely EX5 Inspire review: SUV superiority

Damien O'Carroll 27 Apr 2025
BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs
The Life

BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs

Jet Sanchez 20 Apr 2025
Honda turns CR-V into Japanese-style capsule hotel
The Life

Honda turns CR-V into Japanese-style capsule hotel

David Linklater 13 Apr 2025
These are the only profitable EV makers in 2025
The Life

These are the only profitable EV makers in 2025

Jet Sanchez 06 Apr 2025
Review & road trip: Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid
The Life

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

David Linklater 30 Mar 2025
Trump plans 25% tariff on imported vehicles
World

Trump plans 25% tariff on imported vehicles

The Wall Street Journal 27 Mar 2025
Review: Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI is large-SUV gold
The Life

Review: Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI is large-SUV gold

David Linklater 23 Mar 2025
Review: Bentley Continental GT Speed PHEV
The Life

Review: Bentley Continental GT Speed PHEV

David Linklater 16 Mar 2025
Uber offers drivers leasing, finance sweeteners for EV switch
Transport

Uber offers drivers leasing, finance sweeteners for EV switch

Greg Hurrell 13 Mar 2025
This sleek hatchback will be Volkswagen's cheapest EV
The Life

This sleek hatchback will be Volkswagen's cheapest EV

Jet Sanchez 09 Mar 2025
With no car industry to protect, Oz is awash with Chinese EVs
The Washington Post

With no car industry to protect, Oz is awash with Chinese EVs

The Washington Post 08 Mar 2025
Xiaomi unleashes 'world’s fastest production four-door sedan'
The Life

Xiaomi unleashes 'world’s fastest production four-door sedan'

Jet Sanchez 02 Mar 2025
The most powerful Rolls-Royce is electric
The Life

The most powerful Rolls-Royce is electric

Jet Sanchez 23 Feb 2025
Aston Martin knows many of its buyers still oppose EVs
The Life

Aston Martin knows many of its buyers still oppose EVs

Jet Sanchez 16 Feb 2025
Volkswagen teases its most affordable EV yet
The Life

Volkswagen teases its most affordable EV yet

Jet Sanchez 09 Feb 2025
2025 Mazda3 range arrives in NZ
The Life

2025 Mazda3 range arrives in NZ

Damien O'Carroll 02 Feb 2025
Review: Ford Escape PHEV – this or the hybrid?
The Life

Review: Ford Escape PHEV – this or the hybrid?

David Linklater 26 Jan 2025
Toyota GR Yaris & GR Corolla automatic first drive: D delivers
The Life

Toyota GR Yaris & GR Corolla automatic first drive: D delivers

David Linklater 19 Jan 2025
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