Dave Kavermann
2027 Nissan Navara Pro PHEV ute confirmed for Australia with 300kW and 800Nm
The Nissan Navara Pro PHEV ute will take on the popular BYD Shark 6 when it arrives here in 2027, after an extensive localisation program.
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Dave’s journey in the automotive industry started early, working in new car sales fresh out of school. After a stint racing 150cc, 250cc and F3 motorcycles, it was clear he was never going to be the next Valentino Rossi. So Dave put away his leathers and picked up a camera, before co-founding New Zealand Motorsport Annual with his father, and then becoming an accredited Motorsport New Zealand and V8 Supercars photographer, ultimately leading to a job as a motoring journalist for The New Zealand Herald. After subsequent stints in radio, charity PR and communications, and business, Dave returns to the world he knows best – behind the wheel of a car. Outside the office, Dave is likely scouring the internet for his next car or associated parts, pretending to be Max Verstappen in Gran Turismo, tending to his dog, or spending as much time as possible at the beach.
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2027 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 supercar pricing announced, order books opened
The latest version of America's answer to the Ferrari 458 can now be ordered in Australia, and it will cost less than before.
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Xpeng calibrating driver-assistance tech on Australian roads
Xpeng is locally testing and calibrating its driver-assistance technology for Australian roads, ahead of the planned 2027 rollout of its next-generation NGP system.
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2027 Xpeng L03 mid-size SUV priced from under $42,000 with EV and EREV options
Xpeng has confirmed pricing for its new L03 medium SUV, which will be offered with a range-extender powertrain offering over 1000km of combined range.
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Rolls-Royce's ultra-exclusive EV begins global testing
Rolls-Royce has commenced extensive testing of its limited-run Project Nightingale, an electric two-seater of which just 100 units will be produced.
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McLaren W1 hypercar heading to Australia
McLaren has confirmed its new W1 hypercar will make its way to Australia, with customer deliveries due in the not-too-distant future.
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BMW M reveals six Nürburgring 100th anniversary editions
BMW M is celebrating the Nürburgring’s 100th anniversary with six special-edition performance cars, all of which have been confirmed for Australia.
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Skoda Peaq EV drives 936km on one charge to set seven-seat range record
The seven-seat Skoda Peaq 90 large electric SUV has travelled 936km on a single charge, exceeding its 647km WLTP range by almost 45 per cent.
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Lamborghini Temerario joins Italian police fleet for life-saving missions
The Lamborghini supercar plays an important role for Italian police, but not the one you might expect.
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Porsche 911 Challenge is a GT3 turned into a race car, but it won't come to Australia
The 911 Challenge is effectively a 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 road car with a rollcage, but it won't be offered to Australian buyers.
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Toyota to build next-gen Lexus EV in China first in major shift for Japanese giant – report
Toyota will build a next-generation EV in China before Japan, marking a major shift for the Japanese giant as it adopts new gigacasting technology and responds to the rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle market.
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Mitsubishi’s new EV spotted Down Under ahead of Australian launch
Mitsubishi's upcoming electric SUV has been spied in New Zealand ahead of its Australian launch before the end of 2026.
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Zeekr 8X and 9X preview: Luxury SUVs driven on ice ahead of Australian launch
Zeekr has given us an early taste of its 8X and 9X SUVs, with both set to be two of the most ambitious PHEVs on sale when they arrive in Australia.
2 Months Ago
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First Ferrari Luce sells for $56 million at auction
The first production Ferrari Luce has sold for US$40 million at auction, with the entire sum going to The Ferrari Foundation charity.
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Land Rover turns Dakar-winning Defender into road-legal 4x4
The Defender Dakar brings the 2026 Dakar Rally-winning D7X-R’s engine, suspension and off-road hardware to a limited-run road-legal 4x4.
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McLaren revives Bruce McLaren’s road-car dream with a manual V8 supercar
McLaren will realise Bruce McLaren’s road-car project with a V8-powered supercar that revives the manual gearbox and is set for production.
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