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Zooming with DRIVEN
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DRIVEN Car Guide is NZ’s number one motoring media outlet and show, with the latest car news, games, car quiz, bite-size reviews and motoring advice and much more. Hosted by Coast FM’s Sam Wallace and the DRIVEN Car Guide team of experts. Tune in every Friday for new episodes.
Episodes
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Zooming with DRIVEN COTY special part 5: the winners!
Zooming with DRIVEN Car Guide is back for a limited-run series thanks to our sponsor, Winger Motors! If you're not up to date, check out the first episode here , the second episode here, the third episode here and the fourth episode here! This is the big one: today we announce the overall winner…
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Zooming with DRIVEN COTY special: the best LCV, Luxury and Safest vehicles of the year
Zooming with DRIVEN Car Guide is back for a limited-run series! If you're not up to date, check out the first episode here , the second episode here and the third episode here. Our 2023 AA DRIVEN Car Guide New Zealand Car of the Year programme, this year sponsored by Winger Motors, is now…
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Zooming with DRIVEN COTY special Part 3: the best Sports/Performance and Passenger vehicles of the Year
Zooming with DRIVEN Car Guide is back for a limited-run series! If you're not up to date, check out the first episode here and the second episode here. Our 2023 AA DRIVEN Car Guide New Zealand Car of the Year programme, this year sponsored by Winger Motors, is now well under way. This week Sam,...
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Zooming with DRIVEN COTY special Part 2: the best Clean Cars of the Year
Zooming with DRIVEN Car Guide is back for a limited-run series! If you're not up to date, check out the first episode here. Our 2023 AA DRIVEN Car Guide New Zealand Car of the Year programme, this year sponsored by Winger Motors, is now well under way. This week Sam, Damien and fellow COTY judge...
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Zooming with DRIVEN NZ COTY special Part 1: the best SUVs of the year
Yes, we're back! Zooming with DRIVEN (now DRIVEN Car Guide, of course) has returned for a limited-run series - as is the fashion in the streaming age - as we kick off our 2023 AA DRIVEN Car Guide New Zealand Car of the Year programme, this year sponsored by Winger Motors. This week Sam, Dean and...
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Kiwi Police pooches get a sweet new ride, VR and an Easter rebate road trip game!
Sam's away, but Zooming with DRIVEN carries on! But, somehow, with no less talk of Sam's muscles... Anyway, in Episode 121 David and Damien tell us of their trip to Hamilton to check out the new ride of Police dogs around the country - the Skoda Superb Police Dog Unit. The Superb is rolling out...
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Pukekohe's last blast, a GR Hilux and an April Fool's game!
On this week's episode of Zooming with DRIVEN, Dean regales us with tales of his MX-5 racing exploits from the last-ever motorsport event at Pukekohe Park Raceway, Damien tells us why the 34th series of Top Gear has been cancelled and Sam wonders how many whale penises it take to upholster a car...
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We drive a big truck and Keep/Drive/Destroy returns!
On the latest episode of Zooming with DRIVEN, David tells us about the Kia EV9 all-electric large SUV that the Korean manufacturer just revealed the production version of, and it actually looks a lot like the brilliantly angular concept! Although Sam is disappointed that the more impractical...
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The MG4 hits Fully Charged and heads here!
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN Dean tells us about his trip to the Fully Charged Show in Sydney to see the new MG4 EV before its release here later this year, but also the new long-range version of the popular MG ZS EV that will be here shortly as well. The Fully Charged Show is a roadshow of...
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We talk country music and DeLoreans! EP117
In the latest episode of Zooming with DRIVEN Sam and Dean talk to country music star Miranda Easten about her music and - more importantly (well, to us at least!) - her DMC DeLorean. Miranda fell in love with the DeLorean when she first saw one in - you guessed it - Back to the Future and has…
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We're back for 2023! EP116
We're back for 2023! In the first episode of Zooming with DRIVEN for the year (Sam had a loooong holiday...) we take a look back at what has happened (and what we have driven) since the last episode. Dean tells us about his recent trip to Japan for a drive of the all-new Mazda CX-60 (and also…
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We finish counting down the most popular stories of 2022! EP115
In the final episode of Zooming with DRIVEN for 2022 we finish off our countdown of the twenty most popular stories on DRIVEN for the year, covering off the top ten - you can watch last week's episode where we look at #20 to #11 here. What was the most read story of the year? You'll just have to...
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We start counting down the most popular stories of 2022! EP114
In the penultimate episode for 2022 Dean, David, Damien and Sam kick off our countdown of the twenty most popular stories on DRIVEN for 2022, covering off #20 to #11 this week, while David also tells us of the all-electric MG4's recent success in NCAP crash testing, where it scored a full five...
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The all-new Range Rover Sport is here - we check it out! EP113
On Zooming with DRIVEN EP113, David tells us about his first experience with the all-new Range Rover Sport in the South Island - it's a big deal for Land Rover New Zealand, while being smaller than the full-size Range Rover, that is. And bigger than a Velar, but about the same size as a Land…
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All the AA DRIVEN Car of the Year winners revealed! EP112
Welcome to the biggest and best Zooming with DRIVEN show of the year, where we announce the winner of the 2022 AA DRIVEN New Zealand Car of the Year. As well as the overall winner of AA DRIVEN Car of the Year, we announce the winners of each class. Cars eligible for the AA DRIVEN NZ COTY include...
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Toyota Prius has just got good, but it's too late for NZ! EP111
In Zooming with DRIVEN EP111, Toyota has made the Prius fast and sexy, but it's too late for NZ. David chats about a Ford Ranger Raptor, largely showroom-standard, that won the Mid Size Stock class in the Score International Baja 1000 last week. Damien checks out the cars up for grabs in Webb's...
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The Porsche 911 Dakar is a weird off-road sports car! EP110
On Zooming with DRIVEN EP110, Damien chats about weird off-road sports cars, the Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracan Steratto. David mentions that from December, all new and used-vehicle importers in New Zealand will have to operate a Government "CO2 account". And more finalists are…
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Opel launches in NZ! EP109
On Zooming with DRIVEN episode 109, Opel launches in New Zealand. David was at the launch, and gives us insight into the automaker's first NZ cars. It's Damien's first week on Zooming with Driven, and he chats about Formula One NFTs. Dean checks out Countdown's Brick toys, and takes us through…
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We drive the Honda Civic Type R! EP108
On this episode of Zooming with DRIVEN, we drive the Honda Civic Type R! David checks out the Ford Ranger XLT and Wildtrak, and Dean shows us a NASCAR wallride video. Dean shares his thoughts on the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53, and chats about the upcoming Opel open day. AA DRIVEN NZ Car of the Year is...
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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 drive! EP107
On episode 107 of Zooming with DRIVEN, Dean drives a Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7. David chats about the Honda Civic Type R, Polestar 3, and Rolls Royce Spectre. Dean talks about the record-breaking price that a Nissan Pulsar GTI-R Nismo sold for at auction and announces that AA DRIVEN Car of the...
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New Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid first drive! EP106
On Zooming with DRIVEN this week, we have a lot to catch up on! David talks about his road trip in the BYD Atto 3, and he went to Slovenia to check out the new Nissan X-Trail and Polestar 2. Dean breaks down both WRC and Bathurst. He also talks about the new Mercedes-Benz EQB, Toyota Corolla…
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The Ultimate Guide to EVs is here! EP105
On Zooming with DRIVEN this week, the ultimate guide to every new hybrid and electric car you can buy in NZ! David chats about the Nissan X-Trail launch, and Dean checks out the Christchurch EV expo. Also, a sneak preview of the guide to New Zealand EV chargers video, and the new Honda Civic Type…
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EV special, Ford Mustang Mach-E! EP104
In Zooming with DRIVEN epsiode 104, it's our EV special! We talk about the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Transit E, and have a special interview with TransNet NZ e-Mobility Transport Manager, and racer, Glenn Inkster. We also acknowledge the Queen's passing, and honour a Queen who loved cars. She was also…
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Details emerge for the Toyota GR86 2.4! EP103
On episode 103 of Zooming with DRIVEN, Dean and Sam chat about the V8 Supercars event that happened at Pukekohe last weekend. Dean discusses details for the new Toyota GR86 2.4, and the new MG ZS EV, which is the country's cheapest electric car. David joins us from the US, bringing news about the...
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Ford Ranger Raptor launched this week, EP102
On Zooming with DRIVEN this week, we talk about Ford Ranger Raptor which launched this week. David discusses the Alfa Romeo Guilia GTAm, and the new car sales from August 2022. Dean recounts his Mazda MX-5 racing that happened over the weekend, and Sam mentions the Supercars event that's…
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Bentley's luxe apartments have a lift for your car! EP101
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN, David kicks off the news with a list of three things (with the last promising to be the most interesting). He talks about Toyota's upcoming Corolla Cross, Subaru Outback 2.4-litre, and the Bentley apartments, which will have an elevator to take your car all the…
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2023 Ford Mustang soon to be revealed! EP100
On the 100th episode of Zooming with DRIVEN, we look back at some of our favourite memories from the show. David updates us on the new or old Porsche 911 RS poll that ran on our social media channels, plus talks about the 2023 Ford Mustang. Maxene shares the unbelievable amount the real-life…
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Dean recounts his drive of the Porsche 911 GT3 in Europe in EP 99
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN, we farewell Andrew on his last episode before he zooms off to Australia. For his last episode, he chats about Porsche's real-life version of 'Sally Carerra' from Pixar's 'Cars' and the soon-to-arrive Chinese car brand, Ora, which already has a controversial...
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Ford axes the Fiesta ST in NZ EP98
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN we're looking at Ferrari's massive recall, July sales stats, and how Ford is pulling the fantastic little Fiesta ST from New Zealand. Dean also recounts how his maiden MX-5 race went over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Celebrating 50 years of the Honda Civic - EP97
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN, we're on location for the very first time, at the Honda dealership in New Market, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Honda Civic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Honda reveals new Civic Type R: EP96
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN we look at New Zealand's new cheapest car, the all-new Honda Civic Type R, and dive into Honda New Zealand's Price Promise. Dean also blasts through a plethora of stories including driving 300km/h on the Autobahn, the service plan of a Porsche 959, and an update…
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The Goodwood experience: EP95
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN we're joined by Sam's co-host on Coast Breakfast Jason Reeves. Dean talks about his amazing Goodwood experience with Porsche, and also talks about driving around Europe in a 911 GT3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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McMurtry dominates Goodwood: EP94
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN we're looking at the results from Pikes Peak, where Rod and Rhys Millen raced. We're also taking a look at the Goodwood Festival of speed, where the McMurtry Speirling dominated the hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Prodrive reveals 22B replica! EP93
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Inside Jeep's new Grand Cherokee L: EP92
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN we're looking at the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L, which was recently launched in New Zealand. We also cover the results from Le Mans, and talk about BMW's secret CSL projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Driving the BMW M5 CS! EP91
This week we take a look at the BMW M5 CS, the new manual Mustang, and Volvo's partnership with Epic Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Subaru WRX launched in NZ! EP90
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN, it's just the three of us as Sam is locked up at home with Covid-19. Andrew covers his recent trip to Europe with BMW, and talks about all the car-related activities he got up to over there. Dean covers the Subaru WRX launch that he attended in the South Island.…
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Lotus lands in NZ! EP89
Though we've got two members of the team missing on Zooming with DRIVEN this week, there's still a jam-packed show for you to watch. David recently went up to Giltrap for a press conference regarding Lotus' entry into New Zealand. Sports cars, EVs and SUVs are on the cards for the British...
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Ford Ranger pricing revealed! EP88
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Maserati MC20 hits the track! EP87
This week the whole team is back in the studio for Zooming with DRIVEN, and we've got a jam-packed show for you! Andrew is talking about his experience driving Maserati's MC20 at Phillip Island, and reports back about the Nissan SUV and Z launch that happened in Melbourne. David talks about the...
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Driving the new Range Rover in America! EP86
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN we report back on the all-new Range Rover, cover the Maserati MC20, and Nissan's new Z. We also look at the new manual GR Supra, and Toyota's hydrogen-powered rideshare cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Subaru WRX pricing revealed! EP85
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN we're looking at the pricing and spec list for the all-new Subaru WRX. Although there won't be an STI coming, there is a special tS performance model. We also cover the new Mazda CX-5, of which David recently attended the launch. New off-road tech and fancy…
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Tesla tops NZ car sales! EP84
It was an interesting month throughout March, as New Zealand saw the most new car registrations since records began. On top of this, there were a couple of standouts that made headlines. Not only were there the most new ute registrations ever, but the Tesla Model 3 also topped the passenger…
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Toyota GR Corolla revealed! EP83
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN we're discussing the all-new GR Corolla from Toyota. We also cover the local launch of the Kia EV6, and talk about the Hot Wheels Legends tour. We also give our advice on the best clean car to buy now that the Clean Car Scheme is in full swing. See...
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Opel returns to NZ! EP82
On this week's episode of Zooming with DRIVEN we take a look back at the Bahrain F1 GP, and discuss what an epic race it was. We also over Opel's return to NZ with its rebate vehicle range, and give an update on Gran Turismo 7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aston Martin Valhalla hits NZ! EP81
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN the big news comes from Aston Martin. David was lucky enough to be invited to have a look at the 700kW PHEV, and it is quite the machine. In other news, Volkswagen finally launched the ID.Buzz, and Subaru revealed the sad news that it is killing off the WRX STI.…
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Paddon returns to the WRC! EP80
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN we're talking to Hayden Paddon about his entry with Hyundai New Zealand into WRC2. We're also taking a look at Volvo's new wireless charging technology, and we celebrate the launch of Gran Turismo 7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NZ gets its first EV ute! EP79
This week we take a look at the first electric ute that will go on sale in New Zealand, which is the LDV EV T60. We also take a look at Hayden Paddon's WRC2 entry with Hyundai NZ, and go through the results of the European Car of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ferrari's first SUV is leaked! EP78
It's been a big week of motoring news as not only did Ford reveal the all-new Ranger Raptor with a twin-turbo petrol V6, but Ferrari's highly anticipated SUV was leaked online. Both of these big stories are covered in this week's episode of Zooming with DRIVEN, as well as much more from the...
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Best of 2021 Pt.2! EP77
We're carrying on the countdown of the best stories of 2021 this week! It's also the final episode of the year, so thanks for coming along for the ride! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DRIVEN Car Guide is NZ’s number one motoring media outlet and show, with the latest car news, games, car quiz, bite-size reviews and motoring advice and much more. Hosted by Coast FM’s Sam Wallace and the DRIVEN Car Guide team of experts. Tune in every Friday for new episodes.
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DRIVEN Car Guide is NZ’s number one motoring media outlet and show, with the latest car news, games, car quiz, bite-size reviews and motoring advice and much more. Hosted by Coast FM’s Sam Wallace and the DRIVEN Car Guide team of experts. Tune in every Friday for new episodes.
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