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Car of the year stories

Electric vehicles set to shine at New Zealand car awards

Electric vehicles set to shine at New Zealand car awards

Electric vehicles (EVs) will have their own category in the 2017 New Zealand Car of the Year awards for the first time ever.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017

Global Stories

Car of the year stories

Chill out with Snoop Dogg's original voice on board TomTom GPS

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Chill out with Snoop Dogg's original voice on board TomTom GPS

Navigate with flair as Snoop Dogg's iconic voice guides you on TomTom GPS, adding a cool twist to your journey.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Car of the year stories

Drive marks 30 years with Holden Commodore, Tesla Model Y

Drive marks 30 years with Holden Commodore, Tesla Model Y

Australia’s car buyers now face far more choice as the market has shifted from local sedans to imported SUVs and electric vehicles.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Tesla Model Y tops 2026 Drive Car of the Year list

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

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