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 kicking off, you can check out more info on the categories and People's Choice voting here. 

On this episode of Zooming with DRIVEN, we drive the<a href="https://www.driven.co.nz/reviews/honda-civic-type-r-first-drive-say-hello-wave-goodbye/"> Honda Civic Type R</a>!
David checks out the <a href="https://www.driven.co.nz/reviews/ford-ranger-xlt-4x4-review-still-a-bit-special/">Ford Ranger XLT</a> and Wildtrak, and Dean shows us a <a href="https://www.driven.co.nz/motorsport/ross-chastain-s-video-game-move-on-final-lap-stuns-nascar-world/">NASCAR wallride video</a>. 
Dean shares his thoughts on the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53, and chats about the upcoming <a href="https://www.driven.co.nz/news/opel-is-holding-an-open-day-for-kiwis-to-get-a-first-look-at-the-automaker-s-evs/">Opel open day</a>. 
<a href="https://www.driven.co.nz/news/2022-aa-driven-new-zealand-coty/">AA DRIVEN NZ Car of the Year</a> is kicking off, you can check out more info on the <a href="https://www.driven.co.nz/news/2022-aa-driven-new-zealand-coty/">categories and People's Choice voting here</a>.

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.

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.

DRIVEN 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 motoring team of experts. Tune in every Friday...

Zooming with DRIVEN

DRIVEN 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 motoring team of experts. Tune in every Friday for new episodes.

We drive the Honda Civic Type R! EP108

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 of the 2023 AA DRIVEN Car Guide New Zealand Car of the Year, as well as all the individual category winners.

This week Sam, Dean and Damien are in the studio to run through each of those category winners before the big reveal of the overall winner! Not only that, but we also reveal the lucky winner of the Peoples Choice award who will take away $5000 fuel or charge credit.

Of course, this week's print issue of DRIVEN Car Guide out tomorrow will have deeper coverage of the COTY winners, so make sure to check that out too.

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, <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/zooming-with-driven-coty-special-the-best-suvs-of-the-year/">check out the first episode here </a>, <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/zooming-with-driven-coty-special-the-best-hybrids-and-evs-of-the-year/">the second episode here</a>, <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/zooming-with-driven-coty-special-the-best-passenger-and-sports-performance-cars-of-the-year/">the third episode here</a> and <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/zooming-with-driven-coty-special-the-best-lcv-luxury-and-safest-vehicles-of-the-year/">the fourth episode here!</a>
This is the big one: today we announce the overall winner of the 2023 AA DRIVEN Car Guide New Zealand Car of the Year, as well as all the individual category winners.
This week Sam, Dean and Damien are in the studio to run through each of those category winners before the big reveal of the overall winner! Not only that, but we also reveal the lucky winner of the Peoples Choice award who will take away $5000 fuel or charge credit.
Of course, this week's print issue of DRIVEN Car Guide out tomorrow will have deeper coverage of the COTY winners, so make sure to check that out too.

Zooming with DRIVEN COTY special part 5: the winners!

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 reaching the really exciting bits. Just one week to go until all is revealed!

This week Sam, Dean and David are in the studio to look at the finalists for the LCV, Luxury and Safest Car categories, as well as the Peoples Choice award that gives our readers (that's you!) a chance to have your say and go in the draw to win $5000 fuel or charge credit.

As always, we also take a look at this Saturday's print issue, which showcases Cadillac's return to NZ with the very grand Lyriq electric SUV.

And look out for Zooming next Friday, December 1: it's the grand final, with class victors revealed and announcement of the overall winner.

And if you're keen on winning $5000 of fuel or EV charge, vote in our Peoples Choice award. You can do that using the voting form here - but be quick, because voting closes at 10am on Monday November 27.

Zooming with DRIVEN Car Guide is back for a limited-run series! If you're not up to date, <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/zooming-with-driven-coty-special-the-best-suvs-of-the-year/">check out the first episode here </a>, <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/zooming-with-driven-coty-special-the-best-hybrids-and-evs-of-the-year/">the second episode here</a> and <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/zooming-with-driven-coty-special-the-best-passenger-and-sports-performance-cars-of-the-year/">the third episode here</a>.
Our 2023 AA DRIVEN Car Guide New Zealand Car of the Year programme, this year sponsored by Winger Motors, is now reaching the really exciting bits. Just one week to go until all is revealed!
This week Sam, Dean and David are in the studio to look at the finalists for the LCV, Luxury and Safest Car categories, as well as <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/2023-aa-driven-car-guide-nz-car-of-the-year-vote-for-peoples-choice-and-win-5k-of-fuel-or-charge-credit/">the Peoples Choice award</a> that gives our readers (that's you!) a chance to have your say and go in the draw to win $5000 fuel or charge credit.
As always, we also take a look at this Saturday's print issue, which showcases Cadillac's return to NZ with the very grand <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/cadillac-lyriq-electric-luxury-suv-confirmed-in-right-hand-drive-for-new-zealand/">Lyriq electric SUV</a>.
And look out for Zooming next Friday, December 1: it's the grand final, with class victors revealed and announcement of the overall winner.
And if you're keen on winning $5000 of fuel or EV charge, vote in our Peoples Choice award. <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/2023-aa-driven-car-guide-nz-car-of-the-year-vote-for-peoples-choice-and-win-5k-of-fuel-or-charge-credit/">You can do that using the voting form here</a> - but be quick, because voting closes at 10am on Monday November 27.

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 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, David and fellow COTY judge Avon Bailey from the AA are in the studio to look at the finalists for the Sports/Performance and Passenger categories, as well as the Peoples Choice award that gives our readers (that's you!) a chance to have your say and go in the draw to win $5000 fuel or charge credit. We also take a look at this Saturday's print issue, which is a RIDDEN motorbike special and also features a road test of one of our COTY finalists, the BYD Dolphin.

Look out for more Zooming each Friday as we count down the COTY finalists - all the way to the grand final and announcement of the overall winner on December 1.

And if you're keen on winning $5000 of fuel or EV charge, vote in our Peoples Choice award. You can do that using the voting form here. Good luck and keep listening!

Zooming with DRIVEN Car Guide is back for a limited-run series! If you're not up to date, <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/zooming-with-driven-coty-special-the-best-suvs-of-the-year/">check out the first episode here </a>and <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/zooming-with-driven-coty-special-the-best-hybrids-and-evs-of-the-year/">the second episode here.</a>
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, David and fellow COTY judge Avon Bailey from the AA are in the studio to look at the finalists for the Sports/Performance and Passenger categories, as well as <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/2023-aa-driven-car-guide-nz-car-of-the-year-vote-for-peoples-choice-and-win-5k-of-fuel-or-charge-credit/">the Peoples Choice award</a> that gives our readers (that's you!) a chance to have your say and go in the draw to win $5000 fuel or charge credit. We also take a look at this Saturday's print issue, which is a RIDDEN motorbike special and also features a road test of one of our COTY finalists, <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/reviews/byd-dolphin-long-term-review-second-wave/">the BYD Dolphin.</a>
Look out for more Zooming each Friday as we count down the COTY finalists - all the way to the grand final and announcement of the overall winner on December 1.
And if you're keen on winning $5000 of fuel or EV charge, vote in our Peoples Choice award. You can do that <a href="https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/2023-aa-driven-car-guide-nz-car-of-the-year-vote-for-peoples-choice-and-win-5k-of-fuel-or-charge-credit/">using the voting form here</a>. Good luck and keep listening!

We drive the Honda Civic Type R! EP108

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