
Cardle of the Day for Tuesday 30 June 2026
Today’s Cardle puzzle served up one of the most unlikely performance saloons ever to wear a mainstream badge — and it took us until clue five to nail it.

Today’s Cardle puzzle served up one of the most unlikely performance saloons ever to wear a mainstream badge — and it took us until clue five to nail it.

While BMW and Porsche have faced significant headwinds in China, JLR used its June 2026 investor day to strike an optimistic tone about its prospects in the world’s largest car market.

A single client’s commission of four matching colour-changing Classic Defender V8s has prompted Land Rover Classic to open up two new body styles — including the long-admired 110 Double Cab Pick-Up — to its Works Bespoke customisation programme.

Polestar has partnered with the SDG Impact Lab at the University of Oxford to conduct scientific research into whether the physical and neurological experience of driving excitement can be measured and analysed.

Small hatchbacks may have become an endangered species in New Zealand, but one of the segment’s biggest names is preparing for a welcome

A combination of buyer reluctance around electric vehicles and a more permissive regulatory environment in the United States is prompting a wave of V8 revivals across the automotive industry.

ROWE Racing’s BMW M4 GT3 EVO claimed Gold Cup honours at a gruelling 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, though BMW’s bid for overall victory failed to materialise despite strong driver and team performances.

Today’s Cardle puzzle served up a Maranello masterpiece — and it took five clues before we were ready to commit.

Z Energy has launched its first off-forecourt public EV charging site at WestCity Shopping Centre in Waitākere, marking a shift in how the fuel retailer is building out its charging network.

Suzuki New Zealand has introduced the DR150, a lightweight, air-cooled motorcycle developed specifically for farm work and rural property use.

ANCAP’s latest round of safety testing awards five-star ratings to the Toyota Hilux BEV, Subaru Trailseeker, and Subaru Uncharted, while the BMW 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupé fall just short with four stars.

Defending WRC3 champion Matteo Fontana claimed victory at EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, strengthening his position at the top of the WRC3 standings at the halfway point of the 2026 season.
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