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After building over 280,000 units of this bestselling model, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is now presenting a brand-new generation: the New California. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has
Kia Corporation (Kia) has released the first teaser images of its upcoming EV3, the brand’s new compact EV SUV set to enhance the accessibility of electric
In celebration of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Isuzu is revving up its engines for an extensive co-branded advertising campaign throughout May and June in
The original Cullinan, launched in 2018, was the world’s first super-luxury SUV, fulfilling a unique and exacting brief. From a performance and engineering standpoint, it
If the new EX30 is an introduction to Volvo’s new direction then bring it on!
Omoda Jaecoo has announced its new rank as the fastest-growing automotive brand in the world, setting new standards for excellence and innovation with a highly
The upcoming Bentley Mulliner creation will add to the Bacalar and Batur.
To celebrate the arrival [in Australia] of the most performance-focused model in the Z range, the Z NISMO took on one of the country’s most
The Renault Symbioz joins a proud line of family cars, almost 60 years after the launch of Renault 16 with its spacious and functional design,
Once in a generation a new Aston Martin powerplant arrives to shift the ultra-luxury paradigm and today we reveal just that in the shape of
New research reveals: Pick-up owners love their vehicles 21% more than car owners Isuzu UK, the leading name in rugged and reliable vehicles, unveils groundbreaking
The unconventional challenger brand has unveiled the new CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon, redesigned and enhanced to continue the success story. The new CUPRA Formentor
Polestar and fast-charging battery pioneer StoreDot have successfully demonstrated the implementation of StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology in a car for the first time,
The Ford Ranger is designed to explore the road less travelled and get filthy dirty in the process. But leaving your Ranger covered in mud,
Two of the most popular coupé models in the Mercedes-Benz range become one with the introduction of an all-new model line, the CLE Coupé. Following
Since launching in New Zealand three years ago, the Haval Jolion has become a staple of the GWM lineup. As such, they are now pleased
The Czech brand makes its debut with the Vision Gran Turismo.
The new CUPRA Formentor and the new CUPRA Leon arrive to build on the success of its predecessor. The CUPRA Formentor is the company’s bestseller,
F1 Legend and three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna’s personal Honda NSX has gone up on sale this week on the UK’s largest automotive marketplace Auto Trader for
The Tony Quinn Foundation, Road Safety, will provide a $750,000 three-year support package to partner and fund the driver education programme Street Smart. Road crashes
Škoda Auto has introduced its own ‘Curiosity Fuel’ coffee at its Czech plants. The coffee, which is grown, roasted and packaged specially for the car
Nissan’s iconic family SUV will take a further step into the wild with the introduction of the N-Trek variant, aimed at families who are more
MINI fans can look forward to the 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2024. From April 25 to May 4, MINI will be presenting the new
GMSV has released images of a right-hand drive Model Year 25 GMC Yukon on the road in Australia, only days after teaser images were released
Following the recent launch of the CX-60 and CX-90, the first-ever Mazda CX-80 is confirmed for New Zealand launch and is the next model to
Giltrap Group founder Sir Colin Giltrap, passed peacefully at home aged 84. In a statement released by the group, Sir Colin had been battling ill
The racecar will run Hydrogen power for the first time at Spa Circuit.
World’s first all-electric convertible sports car, MG Cyberster, claims internationally renowned Red Dot ‘Product Design’ award. Since 1924, MG has been steadfast in its forward-thinking,
The two brands are taking design submissions for this year’s Contest.
Tech meets tough in the MY24 Nissan Patrol Warrior by Premcar, with Nissan’s flagship 4WD receiving major technology updates including wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless
A glimpse of a sustainable, attainable and emissions-free motoring future is underway at Kia dealers around the country from now through to the end of
Aston Martin continues its ultra-luxury retail strategy and investment in customer experience with the opening of a new landmark location in one of the most
REDESIGNED MODERN LUXURY INTERIOR, INCREASED VERSATILITY AND STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY Discovery Sport is versatile by design and ready for family adventures, with up to seven seats.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor) and Kia Corporation (Kia) have unveiled the new design of their DAL-e Delivery robot with images and a video clip
Covers will come off the electric hot hatch later this year.
Hyundai Motor Company has released a campaign film showing the all-electric, self-driving IONIQ 5 robotaxi successfully completing a process similar to a U.S. driver’s license
Demonstrating leadership in modern luxury, the Defender Experience Arkaba, will be hosted in a unique private wildlife sanctuary – in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges, around five
Reinforcing its Ambition 2030 electrification plans Nissan has announced its commitment to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship until at least 2030, reinforcing its
Meet the brand’s latest (aquatic) offering.
The Raging Bull has stepped into a new dimension.
The nameplate has sold over 2 million units so far!
The 2025 GT-R is now on sale in Japan!
Kia has unveiled the all-new 2025 K4 compact four-door for its global debut at the 2024 New York International Auto Show. As Kia’s fourth-generation compact
Meet KEV, the Kombi Electric Vehicle that embodies the nostalgia and charm of a classic, while paving the way to our future. Volkswagen has revealed
Nissan will step up its electrification and growth plans across its diverse AMIEO region (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania), under The Arc, Nissan’s
Original British adventure brand Defender will introduce a new high-performance, all-terrain hero in 2024: New Defender OCTA. The new flagship Defender will be the toughest,
Nissan to strengthen product portfolio, advance electrification, introduce new ways of developing and manufacturing, and harness partnerships to achieve Ambition 2030 vision. Last night (NZ
The company has completed a “capital reorganisation”.
“The lions are coming”
The brand has unveiled a new luxury personalization service for its customers.
A new BMW Group Vision Vehicle provides a first glimpse of the Neue Klasse as an SAV: The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X brings the
Isuzu Motors Limited will unveil the company’s first battery electric vehicle D-MAX one-ton pickup truck to the public at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show to
Fans of Formula 1 and Mercedes-AMG need look no further for their next ride than the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE F1 Edition. Available
The Audi Q6 e-tron is the first production model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) and thus the new reference for Vorsprung durch Technik. Through
More concept cars lined up for the event!
The Volvo EX30 possesses the smallest carbon footprint of any fully electric Volvo car to date. That’s according to the life cycle assessment (LCA) of
Škoda Auto has revealed the name of its battery-electric city SUV crossover, along with a design study showing a first glimpse of the new model. The Škoda
The Taupō-based round of the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship will feature some striking new Race Control Vehicles, with two bp Ultimate Subaru WRXs taking to
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