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Tesla Model Y tops 2026 Drive Car of the Year list
Cartech

Tesla Model Y tops 2026 Drive Car of the Year list

Tesla's Model Y has been crowned 2026 Drive Car of the Year, lauded for sub-AUD $60,000 pricing and advanced self-driving tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Jaecoo J5 EV priced from AUD $36,990 for 2026 launch
Cartech

Jaecoo J5 EV priced from AUD $36,990 for 2026 launch

Jaecoo will launch its J5 EV in Australia in January 2026, priced from AUD $36,990 driveaway with pet-friendly cabin and extras.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Chery launches TIGGO Super Hybrid SUVs in Australia from AUD $29,990
Cartech

Chery launches TIGGO Super Hybrid SUVs in Australia from AUD $29,990

Chery launches TIGGO Super Hybrid SUVs in Australia, offering up to 1,000km range and prices from AUD $29,990 with fast charging and advanced tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

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BlackBerry posts fifth straight profitable quarter
Robotics

BlackBerry posts fifth straight profitable quarter

Revenue growth and stronger cash generation helped BlackBerry extend its run of positive GAAP net income to five quarters.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Volvo New Zealand boosts sales after pricing EV & PHEV alike
Cartech

Volvo New Zealand boosts sales after pricing EV & PHEV alike

Price parity between its flagship SUVs helped Volvo New Zealand post a 67 per cent jump in first-quarter sales as EV demand firmed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level
Gaming

NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level

New Zealand car retailers are transforming a Jaguar F-PACE SUV into an Xbox controller, letting buyers test drive vehicles in a virtual racing game.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
Volvo's new semi-autonomous XC40 is set to change the way Kiwis drive
Cartech

Volvo's new semi-autonomous XC40 is set to change the way Kiwis drive

Volvo's XC40 SUV gears up to revolutionise NZ roads with cutting-edge semi-autonomous tech next year, easing urban driving woes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017