The Badge or Nothing: 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA250e Review

For those who want a Mercedes-Benz PHEV, the option of a GLA250e exists, but is it a compelling one?
Time Flies – MG HS Super Hybrid Review

Plug-in hybrids occupy an odd middle ground these days. Execution can vary wildly depending on how well the combustion and electric sides have been integrated, and even self-proclaimed PHEV know-it-alls like yours truly can sometimes be left searching for the “best of both worlds” they promise. And with the last iteration of “EV hesitancy” we’ve […]
Plug In Pioneer: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander VRX PHEV

The Outlander paved the way for PHEVs, a legacy now under threat from cheaper alternatives, can it still hold its own in 2025?
Big Body, Bigger Value – Chery Tiggo 8 Review

When a brand offers a 7-seater SUV and claims to cover the family, commuting and weekend-escape duties in one package, it’s easy to be skeptical. After spending time with the Chery Tiggo 8, however, I found myself pleasantly surprised by how it delivers on that promise. It may not carry the gloss of premium brands, […]
Chery’s “Super Hybrid” Aims to Redefine Plug-In Flexibility in New Zealand

Chery’s re-entry into the New Zealand market is being framed around value, technology, and long-term commitment. Following the local launch, and some of the models we’ve had for review, we also got the opportunity to speak to Lucas Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Chery AU/NZ, who reiterated how the brand’s product line – from the affordable […]
Proper with a P… HEV – Lexus RX450h+ Review

Since its debut in the late 1990s, the RX has been a cornerstone of Lexus’ global success. It gave the brand a solid foothold in the luxury SUV segment and became an ambassador for hybrid tech at a time when competitors were still wary of electrification. Over time, this line has grown on that same […]
Jaws II – BYD SHARK 6 Review

The BYD SHARK 6 made waves when it first arrived, shaking a segment that is so important for Kiwis in a plugged-in way we had not seen before. Back then, we did a video review full of Jaws references, and the same way that cult classic had a great sequel, the SHARK makes a comeback […]
Practical Pal: 2024 Cupra Leon V Sportstourer e-HYBRID Review

Cupra’s trusty station wagon gets even more practical with electric power!
Catalan Charisma: 2024 Cupra Formentor V e-Hybrid Review

One year on from its local launch, is the electrified Formentor still a compelling offering?
Ford Upgrades Silverton Plant in Anticipation of Ranger PHEV Demand

The announcement comes at a time when the Blue Oval are celebrating a centenary of South African production.