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Mercedes‑AMG has taken groundbreaking measures to strategically reorganise its motorsport division to meet future requirements and plans. To this end, the performance and sports car
If there is one all-electric SUV which has been grabbing the attention of motoring scribes and buyers alike, it has to be the Kia EV9.
The latest iteration of the BMW M5 Sedan will launch in New Zealand in Q4 this year. Now in its seventh generation, the new BMW
Peugeot New Zealand is thrilled to announce its launch of the all-new 2024 Peugeot 208 GT Hybrid –a dynamic blend of cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly
Historic Anglo-Franco rivalries will be celebrated at St Pancras International this summer, as visitors passing through the station are given the chance to explore the
Volkswagen Group’s battery company PowerCo and QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) today announced they have entered into a groundbreaking agreement to industrialise QuantumScape’s next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery
The Dacia Sandero is officially Europe’s best-selling new car. While this is a title it has held since 2017 for retail sales, figures for the
Subaru partners with Street Smart driven by Tony Quinn Foundation Road Safety Subaru of New Zealand is proud to announce their partnership with one of
Bentley’s Flying Spur sedan – the ultimate four-door Grand Tourer – is set to be reborn with the company’s new 782 PS (771 bhp) Ultra
Developed alongside Master Driver Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation (AKA Morizo) the high-performance Lexus LBX MORIZO RR is making its way to New
To celebrate 35 years of the Mazda MX-5, four Mazda MX-5s – one of each generation – drove a 1,000-mile route from Land’s End to
Just not in NZ With 2024 marking NISMO’s 40th Anniversary and a legacy spanning 30 years in the region, the NISMO brand returns to Europe
The results of extensive heat testing have shown the Omoda E5 that launched in New Zealand in April, passes battery safety and performance standards with
Audi is opening the next chapter in its successful history in the mid-size segment with the new A5 family. Launching 30 years after the first
A highlight moment for BMW M at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed was the global debut of the all-new BMW M5. With 40 years
It seems like just about every year we get a refreshed Mazda MX-5. This is certainly not a bad thing, as every time this happens,
Thrilling debut: All-new MG HS SUV unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed and headed for New Zealand. There is excitement building for the all-new MG
With SUVs being all the range currently, does the luxury coupe still have its place in today’s world?
One of our favourite people movers the VW Multivan has been upgraded and given a new diesel powertrain, the result is more range and greater
With 40 years of history under its belt, the legendary high-performance sedan is entering its seventh model generation. Thorough the combination of a high-revving V8
Skoda continues its support for the 111th edition of the Tour.
THE NEW MASTER OF EXTREME PERFORMANCE ON- AND OFF-ROAD Introducing a new hero for the original British adventure brand Defender: New Defender OCTA. The toughest,
Make no mistake, the MG4 is one of the best value EVs out there. So those of us in the specialist motoring press took a
The feature adds to IDA’s functionality.
The 7-seater SUV wins another award!
Aries (March 21 – April 19): Get ready for an adrenaline-filled month, Aries! Your need for speed and adventure intensifies as you hit the road
Volvo aims to bring the scent of Swedish woods indoors!
Lexus has given its luxury UX crossover a substantial powertrain upgrade for 2024, introducing new technology, a more powerful hybrid powertrain and revisions to the
Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the all-electric INSTER, a new A-segment sub-compact EV offering unique design, segment-leading driving range and versatility, and advanced technology at
It was just some time ago that the longest running car make from Korea went through a bit of a rebranding exercise, introducing some new
The Continental GT Speed will become Bentley’s most powerful production car ever!
The two British icons are partnering for the first time.
The LBX is Lexus’ newest and smallest car but the expectations are greater than ever.
With maximum luxury at every turn and every touch point, and the addition for the first time of a refined and powerful all-electric drivetrain, the
Launched in New Zealand in April, the Omoda E5 has recently passed two vital electric vehicle battery safety tests, demonstrating the brand’s safety and durability
Since the introduction of driver airbags in the 1980s, they have had a permanent place in the center of the steering wheel, in its hub.
The all-new BMW 1 Series hatch will launch in New Zealand at the end of 2024, bringing new generation styling, powertrains, advanced automated driving functions,
Škoda has become the official car partner to Silverstone in a deal that will see the Czech brand join forces with the home of British
The new Qashqai is enjoying is first outing on the roads of the Algarve, in southern Portugal, where its refreshed styling exudes a sharp and
Nissan has commenced demonstrations of a prototype vehicle equipped with its in-house-developed, autonomous drive technologies – showcasing progress in its goal towards rolling out autonomous
Clairvoyants and petrolheads unite, here’s the latest edition or the Tarmac Life horror-scope Aries (March 21 – April 19): Rev your engines, Aries! This month,
Hyundai N returns to the Nürburgring Nordschleife aiming for its fourth consecutive TCR class victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours (N24) race. At the event,
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand is now launching three facelift model variants of the GLB SUV. The spacious 7 seat GLB compact SUV comes with more extensive standard
Germany’s largest motorsport event has already provided its first memorable moment: on Friday, as part of the legendary Nürburgring 24 Hours, the new Golf GTI Clubsport was presented to numerous fans. The sporty, optimised version of the classic model
The new Countryman has grown up and grown out of its Cooper roots!
The brand marked its inaugural showing in style.
Ayrton Senna is one of the world’s most famous racing drivers, and a national treasure from the land of yours truly. So now, to celebrate
Effortlessly combining assertive and instinctive on-road performance with trademark refinement, progressive design and connected convenience, the new Range Rover Sport is redefining sporting luxury. Now
Make sure you buckle in because this Eletre takes off!
The addition of an E PERFORMANCE hybrid powertrain to the much-loved Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S SUV and Coupé pairing creates the very first performance hybrid
May: As an extension of its modern luxury positioning, Range Rover has announced a partnership with sophisticated, five-star Auckland waterfront Hotel Park Hyatt Auckland. Effective
This month, the MTC turns 20. Here’s to 20 Years and 20 Secrets 1 – The lake which surrounds the building contains over 30 million
Nissan Formula E Team’s Oliver Rowland produced another fantastic performance in the second Berlin E-Prix, taking his sixth podium finish of the 2023/24 ABB FIA
Since its bold redesign in 2023, the Toyota Prius has been turning heads around the world and earning high praise with its new sporty exterior
Lotus’ new hyper-SUV is an intriguing new release, eye catching and ultra desirable.
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!
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