Land Rover reveals Defender Wolf Series II Military Vehicle in bid for UK MoD Contract
Land Rover has unveiled the Defender Wolf Series II, a next-generation military light mobility vehicle built on its D7x architecture and intended to replace the original Wolf that served British forces for over 70 years.
MGU9 EV, MG’s All-Electric 430km Range Lifestyle Ute
Hold onto your Akubra, mate. MG Motor Australia has just unveiled the MGU9 EV. Yep, Australia gets it first, globally, they’re not following the trend; the Aussie’s are setting it. An Electric Ute That Almost Make Sense Until now, the idea of an all-electric ute felt a bit like pineapple on pizza. Divisive. Questionable. But […]
Lexus and AMBUSH Launch “The Future Classic Club” Marking 25 Years of the IS
Lexus has teamed up with Tokyo design house AMBUSH to launch The Future Classic Club , a joint project pairing a short film with a limited-edition apparel collection. The initiative marks 25 years since the Lexus IS first arrived for the 2001 model year. The idea behind the Club is straightforward: celebrate things built to […]
Nicely Niche – All-electric Toyota Hilux SR BEV review
Toyota’s first electric Hilux swaps diesel clatter for near-silent torque, but real-world range means it’s currently a very niche ute. For as long as I can remember, the ute wars in New Zealand have been a bit of a duopoly, with the Toyota Hilux and a certain blue oval product duking it out for supremacy. […]
The Lotus 97T Is Back – And Only 10 Will Ever Exist
Remember when Formula 1 cars were genuinely beautiful? When they didn’t look like they’d been designed by a committee of engineers with a spreadsheet fetish? Well, buckle up, because the legendary Lotus 97T is making a comeback, and it’s going to make you feel things. A Legend Reborn In what can only be described as […]
Tarmac Life TV Show To Hit Australian Screens
New Zealand’s motoring show crosses the Tasman with broadcast deals on Channel 31 and Channel 44 **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Auckland, New Zealand — September 2026 — The road is getting a whole lot wider for Tarmac Life TV Show, with New Zealand’s home-grown motoring television show officially crossing the Tasman after being picked up for […]
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung – Big Name, Bigger HP
Pure Irrationality, Maximum Performance Sometimes the best things in life come from a simple question asked by people who should know better. In this case, AMG’s engineering team asked: “How can we push the CLE even further?” The answer? By completely reimagining what a high-performance coupé could be. Enter the Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung, a […]
Audi Starts A2 e-tron Production with Leaner, More Automated Process
Audi has begun building the A2 e-tron at its Ingolstadt plant, marking the model’s production start alongside a significantly overhauled manufacturing approach that cuts development time, reduces complexity, and raises automation levels.
VW Opens Pre-Sales for Self-Charging Full Hybrid Golf and T-Roc in Germany
Volkswagen has begun taking orders in Germany for a new full hybrid system fitted to the Golf and T-Roc, offering electric driving phases without any need for a charging cable.
VW Launches Tiguan EDITION 20 to Mark Two Decades of Its Best-Selling SUV
Volkswagen has opened orders for the Tiguan EDITION 20, a limited anniversary model celebrating 20 years and more than nine million sales of its most successful nameplate.