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DrivesouthAugust 14

Solid performer gets refresh

A recent mid-life refresh of the Corolla Cross has delivered sharper styling inside and out, revised equipment levels, and other changes within the range.
Road Test, by David Thomson
Solid performer gets refresh
Solid performer gets refresh
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DrivesouthAugust 7

Honda’s electric car for city living

Honda is starting afresh on electrification by starting small with the Super-ONE.
First Drive, by Richard Bosselman
Honda’s electric car for city living
Honda’s electric car for city living
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DrivesouthAugust 7

Slip-sliding away

Panel beaters aside, few in the motoring world will have been left smiling after snow hit Dunedin earlier this week.
David Thomson
Slip-sliding away
Slip-sliding away
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DrivesouthJuly 31

Fiat quietly departs New Zealand

Italian marque Fiat has quietly announced it is suspending passenger car sales in New Zealand.
David Thomson
Fiat quietly departs New Zealand
Fiat quietly departs New Zealand
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DrivesouthJuly 24

Duncan’s podium an absolute thrill

In a busy few days of motorsport just past, the biggest thrill for me was news of Courtney Duncan’s double podium result at the second round of the 2026 FIM World WMX Women’s Motocross Championship.
David Thomson
Duncan’s podium an absolute thrill
Duncan’s podium an absolute thrill
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DrivesouthJuly 22

Ready to take on any powertrain

MG's latest electric car, the S6, is here — and if you're thinking about going electric, it could be for you.
Richard Bosselman
Ready to take on any powertrain
Ready to take on any powertrain
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DrivesouthJuly 11

A nimble and sure-footed hatch

This is the most affordable Skoda sold here.
Bob Nettleton
A nimble and sure-footed hatch
A nimble and sure-footed hatch
DrivesouthApril 10

Marque spies an opportunity

Having established here just four months ago with the country’s cheapest electric vehicle, the Box, Dongfeng is now out to make more waves with additional battery-pure choices.
Marque spies an opportunity
Marque spies an opportunity
DrivesouthApril 10

Limelight shifts for locals

With the region’s usual suspects not in contention for Otago Rally national championship class-winning honours, the focus broadens further afield.
Limelight shifts for locals
Limelight shifts for locals