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EV tyrekickers' guide – summer edition
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EV tyrekickers' guide – summer edition

An updated dummy's guide to buying an EV and collecting the government rebate.

Jem Traylen & Andy Fyers 05 Jan 2022
Review: Audi RS e-tron GT – a spectacular, sophisticated sports car with good manners
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Review: Audi RS e-tron GT – a spectacular, sophisticated sports car with good manners

The Audi RS e-tron GT is a game-changer for the German brand. 

Matt Martel 19 Dec 2021
Start your engines – the good, the bad and the ugly of New Zealand's Formula 1 elite
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Start your engines – the good, the bad and the ugly of New Zealand's Formula 1 elite

A new book by motor-racing historian John Smailes looks at the triumphs and tragedies of the greatest New Zealand and Australian Formula 1 drivers. This excerpt looks at Chris Amon, who was famously talented and desperately unlucky.

John Smailes 12 Dec 2021
Tesla races to front of luxury pack
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Tesla races to front of luxury pack

The carmaker now has 21% of the luxury car market.

Matt Martel 10 Dec 2021
Review: Polestar 2 – this EV is more than a match for the Tesla Model 3
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Review: Polestar 2 – this EV is more than a match for the Tesla Model 3

Matt Martel 05 Dec 2021
Ezi snaps up Thrifty operations from Aussie owners
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Ezi snaps up Thrifty operations from Aussie owners

Brent Melville 03 Dec 2021
Sponsored: The all-new Haval H6 – affordable luxury for a refined ride
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Sponsored: The all-new Haval H6 – affordable luxury for a refined ride

Haval 28 Nov 2021
Government's green vehicle dream slowly blossoming
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Government's green vehicle dream slowly blossoming

Ian Llewellyn 06 Oct 2021
Boom in EVs prompts power surge to new vehicle sales
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Boom in EVs prompts power surge to new vehicle sales

Staff reporters 05 Oct 2021
Ineos hopes to sell 400 vehicles a year with NZ launch
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Ineos hopes to sell 400 vehicles a year with NZ launch

Matt Martel 29 Sep 2021
Review: Ford Escape ST-Line X PHEV FWD – a noble charger for the discerning buyer
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Review: Ford Escape ST-Line X PHEV FWD – a noble charger for the discerning buyer

Matt Martel 12 Sep 2021
Review: Ford Ranger FX4 Max – perfect for the rural and city sets, but beware the taxman
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Review: Ford Ranger FX4 Max – perfect for the rural and city sets, but beware the taxman

Matt Martel 29 Aug 2021
Giltrap's Polestar brand plans to rival Tesla
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Giltrap's Polestar brand plans to rival Tesla

Matt Martel 24 Aug 2021
Review: VW Golf 8 GTI – a hot hatch that warms the heart
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Review: VW Golf 8 GTI – a hot hatch that warms the heart

Matt Martel 22 Aug 2021
Review: Mustang Mach 1 – the hottest thing on four wheels
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Review: Mustang Mach 1 – the hottest thing on four wheels

Matt Martel 15 Aug 2021
Review: Nissan Leaf: ‘This is a seriously good EV’
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Review: Nissan Leaf: ‘This is a seriously good EV’

Matt Martel 01 Aug 2021
Review: The Mini Electric – a little shocker
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Review: The Mini Electric – a little shocker

Matt Martel 18 Jul 2021
Review: Porsche Taycan – the EV that could kill the Tesla Model S
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Review: Porsche Taycan – the EV that could kill the Tesla Model S

Matt Martel 11 Jul 2021
Review: Mercedes-Benz S 450 – a status symbol that screams understatement and refinement
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Review: Mercedes-Benz S 450 – a status symbol that screams understatement and refinement

Matt Martel 27 Jun 2021
Review: Jaguar F-Pace – goes like a rocket, but please, Jag, stick to your knitting
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Review: Jaguar F-Pace – goes like a rocket, but please, Jag, stick to your knitting

Matt Martel 20 Jun 2021
Review: MG ZS EV - 'this will be NZ's top-selling EV for years to come.'
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Review: MG ZS EV - 'this will be NZ's top-selling EV for years to come.'

Matt Martel 15 Jun 2021
Review: Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Carbon – an Italian stallion of a sedan
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Review: Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Carbon – an Italian stallion of a sedan

Matt Martel 13 Jun 2021
Review: BMW 330e – a clever hybrid that offers the best of both worlds
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Review: BMW 330e – a clever hybrid that offers the best of both worlds

Matt Martel 30 May 2021
Three-wheeled solar car plots NZ launch
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Three-wheeled solar car plots NZ launch

Matt Martel 18 May 2021
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