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drivencarguide.co.nz > news > hyundai-boulder-concept-previews-tough-new-ute-future-with-bold-debut

Hyundai Boulder Concept previews tough new ute future with bold debut

20+ hour, 51+ min ago  (412+ words) Boxy, brash and finally body-on-frame. Hyundai has taken a decisive swing at the traditional ute market, unveiling its Boulder Concept at the New York International Auto Show as a preview of its first body-on-frame pickup, due before the end of…...

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drivencarguide.co.nz > news > star-power-on-show-mercedes-benz-auckland-turns-back-time-with-classics-day-2026

Star power on show: Mercedes-Benz Auckland turns back time with Classics Day 2026

20+ hour, 6+ min ago  (415+ words) Heritage takes centre stage in Newmarket. Mercedes-Benz Auckland's showroom traded new-car gloss for old-school charm in March, hosting its annual Classics & Collectables Open Day, an event that continues to grow into a proper fixture for enthusiasts and collectors alike. Held…...

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drivencarguide.co.nz > news > bmw-s-anime-m4-gt3-evo-heads-to-real-world-racing-after-gaming-debut

BMW’s anime M4 GT3 Evo heads to real-world racing after gaming debut

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (396+ words) From Rocket League to Suzuka. BMW's Bleach-liveried M4 GT3 Evo is making the jump from gaming screens to competitive motorsport, entering GT World Challenge Asia in 2026 after its earlier Fortnite and Rocket League debut. BMW is taking its cross-media experiment a step…...

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2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (12+ words) Small updates to big SUVs: Mercedes updates GLE and GLS'Driven Car Guide...

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drivencarguide.co.nz > news > skoda-gives-us-a-peek-at-the-peaq-the-largest-suv-it-has-ever-built

Skoda gives us a peek at the Peaq; the largest SUV it has ever built

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (504+ words) Skoda has just given us a first, well, peek, at the largest and most spacious model it has ever built, the Peaq. Skoda says the 90 and 90x variants will be capable of a driving range exceeding 600 kilometres. Charging efficiency allows the…...

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drivencarguide.co.nz > news > skoda-upgrades-elroq-and-enyaq-with-smarter-tech-and-new-ev-features

Skoda upgrades Elroq and Enyaq with smarter tech and new EV features

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (419+ words) Elroq and Enyaq gain digital key, V2L and upgraded ADAS. Skoda is rolling out a suite of updates for its electric bestsellers, the Elroq and Enyaq, with improvements focused on infotainment, charging, and everyday usability. Set to arrive from mid-2026, the updates…...

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drivencarguide.co.nz > news > mg-u9-ev-for-nz-thats-a-weighty-question

MG U9 EV for NZ? That's a weighty question.

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (465+ words) (Image created with AI assistance) While the all-electric version of the MG U9 ute has cleared a significant regulatory hurdle by appearing on Australia's ROVER (Road Vehicle Regulator) compliance database, potential buyers in New Zealand - and Australia - should perhaps temper their…...

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drivencarguide.co.nz > news > bentley-expands-bespoke-interiors-with-jewellery-inspired-detailing

Bentley expands bespoke interiors with jewellery-inspired detailing

1+ week, 42+ min ago  (437+ words) New Boodles design packs bring diamond motifs and bespoke finishes. Bentley and British luxury jeweller Boodles are taking their partnership beyond a single show car, with two new co-created Mulliner design specifications now being offered across the full Bentley range....

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drivencarguide.co.nz > reviews > ford-ranger-wildtrak-hybrid-review-just-a-ute-whose-intentions-are-good

Ford Ranger Wildtrak hybrid review: just a ute whose intentions are good

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (1307+ words) Ford Ranger Wildtrak PHEV in Cyber Orange. Is the'Ford Ranger the most misunderstood plug-in hybrid (PHEV) on the market? Might just be. While plug-in utes like the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV aim for maximum EV-ability with huge…...

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drivencarguide.co.nz > news > aston-martin-vanquish-marks-25-years-of-v12-power-and-prestige

Aston Martin Vanquish marks 25 years of V12 power and prestige

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (443+ words) Aston Martin is celebrating 25 years of its'Vanquish nameplate, a model that has defined the brand's flagship front-engined performance car since its debut in 2001. Now in its third generation, the Vanquish continues to sit at the top of the marque's range:…...