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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
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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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Volvo New Zealand boosts sales after pricing EV & PHEV alike
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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
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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