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Goodwood is proud to announce that the 2024 Revival will serve as a landmark moment in motorsport history, as the entire weekend of historic racing
Hyundai Motor Company’s all-new SANTA FE is a rugged yet refined large SUV that seamlessly integrates the demands of family life with the desire for
Lexus has revealed a range of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) concept models under the theme “Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience” at Japan Mobility
Nissan is charging ahead with its vision for a zero emissions future, with confirmation that all three models made at its UK plant will go
Lunaz presents its latest upcycled Aston Martin DB6 – a vision of eco- conscious material usage never seen combined on a road car, until today.
Inductive – i.e. wireless – charging of electric vehicles is much more convenient as there is no need to fiddle with cables or search for
Ateco Automotive NZ, the importer and distributor of BYD Auto NZ, announces that Andrew Simms has opened a brand-new showroom facility in Auckland’s North Shore.
Experience the future of Mini in the quirkiest of ways.
It’s hard to think of EVs without mentioning the Nissan Leaf. It was many people’s first experience with Zero Emission motoring, mine included: the very
New Zealand and Australia will be the first countries in the world to receive this model!
An exciting anniversary update from GMSV!
Maserati is thrilled to introduce MC20 Notte, the first limited edition of its super sports car MC20, born to race on the track and bred to
Jeep New Zealand confirms the all-new award-winning Jeep Avenger, the brand’s first-ever 100% battery electric vehicle (BEV), will arrive in NZ this December. Limited to
The announcement comes at a time when the Blue Oval are celebrating a centenary of South African production.
Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, and high-performance vehicle creator, celebrates the nine-year run of the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat HEMI V8 with limited edition ‘Last Stand’
Volvo’s new SUV is already proving to be a huge hit!
The inaugural Polestar Day is a shareholder only event!
Citroën is a brand I have a soft spot for – their willingness to try ideas out of the beaten path is something I appreciate
Orders are now open for the next step in electrified motoring from Toyota, the bZ4X, a Battery Electric SUV designed by Toyota to suit everyday
Lexus is offering its popular UX hybrid crossover in a new limited edition that takes the F SPORT variant and lifts it to add a
New Zealand sales of premium Lexus cars and SUVs have passed its previous annual record – set in 2022 – with two months of sales
Meet the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer
The big Skoda sedan is entering a new era!
A fitting send-off for one of the most outrageous trucks on the market!
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that total production volume of rotary engine vehicles has surpassed two million units. The rotary engine is an engine with
The EV6 Air has received a longer range option but is there more to love?
A new study has revealed that 41% of drivers don’t understand the purpose of a window lock button and the lack of knowledge extends to many other
With the new E-Class and the EQE SUV, the independent European safety organisation Euro NCAP has awarded no less than two Mercedes‑Benz vehicles for the very high
There’s something to be said about a good work vehicle. They often get little attention, see heaps of hard work and have to deal with
Mazda Motor Corporation today unveiled the MAZDA ICONIC SP, a new concept car for the first time at Japan Mobility Show 2023. MAZDA ICONIC SP
RTR Vehicles New Zealand along with Ford New Zealand is thrilled to unveil the first of several next generation RTR Mustangs: the exhilarating 2024 Mustang
The eagerly anticipated BYD Seal, first revealed at the National Fieldays this year, has now been confirmed for an NZ arrival in early 2024 starting
It’s a premium mobility solution for the future!
Fresh funding for the brand’s new luxury electric platform.
Small in size. Large for life. Volvo Cars confirms pricing for the all-new EX30 100% electric SUV. Volvo has launched the new EX30, its smallest
Toyota New Zealand is further advancing its activity in the hydrogen ecosystem through signing an exclusive distribution rights agreement for stationary hydrogen fuel cell generators
Nissan has unveiled the fourth of its series of concept vehicles, the Nissan Hyper Punk, set to be physically displayed at the Japan Mobility Show
Responsive, rewarding, fun-to-drive Ford Performance dynamics are now set to be enjoyed by even greater numbers of customers as Ford New Zealand welcomes the new
A very special trio of Polestar cars are currently on display in Auckland.
BMW New Zealand will enhance its diverse and expanding model portfolio next year with launch of the all-new BMW X2. Due in the country in
Real-life crash test: Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles are every bit as safe as all other models from the brand with the star With the world’s first
Kia Corporation has unveiled three new small- to medium-sized electric models at the brand’s annual Kia EV Day in Korea, reaffirming its ambitious global strategy
A fresh new collab set to break cover later this week!
Ford has added an X to the new Ranger Wildtrak but does it mark the treasure?
Premium car rental and subscription provider SIXT has kicked things up a gear in the capital and opened a new location in-terminal at Wellington Airport,
The “mean little car” celebrates a significant milestone!
MG Motor New Zealand has revealed the official pricing and specification of its new high-performance all-wheel drive electric hatchback, the MG4 XPOWER, confirming the new
The brand will not only unveil details about new models but also a fresh strategy!
ChargeNet, Aotearoa New Zealand’s only nationwide EV-charging network, announced today it is planning to develop or refurbish eight electric vehicle charging sites across New Zealand’s
The French icon celebrates its 75th birthday this year!
One in three (UK) motorists have given a nickname to their car – based on its registration plate, colour, or the make and model. And
Despite it only being two years since the Toyota Yaris Cross went on sale in New Zealand (three internationally), it already feels like an aged
Rodin Cars participated in the recent FIA process aimed at gaining entry into the prestigious Formula 1 World Championship. Unfortunately, their bid was not successful.
Development of Polestar 3 continues at pace and is nearing completion, after two weeks of extreme hot weather testing in the United Arab Emirates. With
Hot on the heels of Cupra’s first EV, there’s now a second addition in PHEV form!
A few weeks after the presentation of the new Mercedes-AMG GLC SUV, the performance and sports car brand is presenting the new GLC Coupé. It
Hot Wheels collector searching for missing car in his 7,000 strong diecast collection. Could it be yours? Hot Wheels – has partnered with celebrated industry
They’re the stuff of dreams for many, and for two days the Starship Supercar Show gave thousandsof kiwi car fans a chance to get up
This week, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has eased the ban on ICE vehicle sales by five years while remaining steadfast in their ‘net zero
Škoda Auto is celebrating the production of its three-millionth SUV, a black Škoda Kodiaq Sportline, which rolled off the production line at the Kvasiny plant.
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