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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.

Review: Mercedes-Benz EQA – a reassuringly smart EV
Matt Martel | Sun, 23 Jan 2022

Mercedes are charging ahead in their electric vehicle offering with the launch of the EQA.

Review: Cupra Formentor VZ – a sleek SUV which drives like a hot hatch
Review: Cupra Formentor VZ – a sleek SUV which drives like a hot hatch Matt Martel
EVs drive record car sales but utes still lead the race
EVs drive record car sales but utes still lead the race Brent Melville
EV tyrekickers' guide – summer edition
EV tyrekickers' guide – summer edition Jem Traylen & Andy Fyers
Review: Audi RS e-tron GT – a spectacular, sophisticated sports car with good manners
Review: Audi RS e-tron GT – a spectacular, sophisticated sports car with good manners Matt Martel
Start your engines – the good, the bad and the ugly of New Zealand's Formula 1 elite
Start your engines – the good, the bad and the ugly of New Zealand's Formula 1 elite John Smailes
Tesla races to front of luxury pack
Tesla races to front of luxury pack Matt Martel
Review: Polestar 2 – this EV is more than a match for the Tesla Model 3
Review: Polestar 2 – this EV is more than a match for the Tesla Model 3 Matt Martel
Ezi snaps up Thrifty operations from Aussie owners
Ezi snaps up Thrifty operations from Aussie owners Brent Melville
Sponsored: The all-new Haval H6 – affordable luxury for a refined ride
Sponsored: The all-new Haval H6 – affordable luxury for a refined ride Haval
Government's green vehicle dream slowly blossoming
Government's green vehicle dream slowly blossoming Ian Llewellyn
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
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