Motoring blog

Everything you didn’t know about EV servicing

So, you’ve got an EV. Great! But now that you’re now driving engine-free, don’t think that you can skip vehicle servicing. EVs still need to be serviced regularly, just like internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

Five seriously cool EV’s heading to New Zealand soon

The Regent electric seaglider

An enterprise hoping to change public transport - making it affordable and fully sustainable (not to mention exciting!) - has secured $145 million in a long-term, strategic partnership to help it lift off.

Top picks for used cars

Finding the right used car for you can be overwhelming. The good news is we're here to help. If you do find yourself in the market for a good used car, make sure to check out our picks below to help steer you in the right direction.

10 tips for driving safely this Winter

As we head into Winter, we all need to keep an eye on our driving and our car's maintenance. Here are 10 tips for ensuring you are driving as safely as possible this winter.

Paying the price: congestion charging

Congestion charging is being reconsidered for Auckland and Tauranga to ease traffic on overcrowded roads.

A dog-friendly Coromandel road trip

After feeling guilty leaving my dog behind last time, I decided to bring him along on this classic Coromandel roadie—because yes, I'm one of those dog people.

8 simple checks to do before an Easter road trip

With Easter around the corner, New Zealand families are preparing to holiday in their own backyard, opting for long-weekend road trips. As always vehicle safety should come first.

Can narrow lanes save lives?

In a somewhat counterintuitive finding, an American study out of John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health late last year has concluded that narrow lanes save lives and also improve the environmental impacts of transport.

5 exciting cars coming in 2024

From the latest hybrids to new EVs to a classic camper, here are five of our most anticipated vehicles for 2024 – plus one particularly exciting ute that’s due to arrive in 2025.