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Mazda is continuing its research into renewable diesel produced from microalgae, with its development project selected for a Japanese government program supporting the commercialisation of
The little Mercedes-Benz sedan has grown up, gone electric and developed a rather impressive digital brain. The all-new CLA is heading to New Zealand with
MG has just made getting into an electric car a little easier on the wallet, with the arrival of a new entry-level MG4 EV Urban.
We talk a lot about the cost of petrol, but what about the cost of electricity? I recently paid $50.79 to put 53.46kWh into an
Garmin riders can now share their live location with Waze, which shows nearby drivers a real-time alert that a cyclist is on the road ahead.
Hyundai has released the first teaser images of the IONIQ 6 N, an electric performance sedan due to make its public debut at the 2025
A 2024 Ferrari 499P Modificata sold for CHF 8,217,500 at Gooding Christie’s first Swiss auction, which raised more than CHF 21 million in total. Collector
Porsche has outlined its long-term Strategy 2035, setting out plans to strengthen its position as a luxury sports-car manufacturer while improving profitability, simplifying operations and
Forget hunting for a charging cable, wrestling with a connector in the midday sun or hanging around waiting for your EV to charge. BYD has
Rolls-Royce is celebrating 120 years since the 40/50 H.P. made its debut, the car that became the Silver Ghost and built the marque’s reputation for
Toyota is bringing back the Scion name, but forget the sporty little hatchbacks of old. Its latest experiment is something altogether different – a tiny,
Bentley retailers can now fit a 9.7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and updatable navigation to second-generation Continental GT, GT Convertible and Flying Spur
Polestar has pulled back the curtain on the Formula 2030 concept, a design study that gives the clearest look yet at where the brand’s two
One year, three models, more than 1,000 sales and a dealer network that’s growing faster than a teenager’s appetite. Dongfeng is celebrating its first birthday
After four years away, one of Volkswagen’s most familiar faces is making a welcome return to New Zealand. Yep, the Polo is back, and this
It should be no surprise to anyone here that I am the modified car fan of the team, never being able to keep my dirty
While electric vehicles promise cleaner air and lower carbon emissions, their growing weight (10-30% more than ICE) raises an uncomfortable question: should drivers of heavier
Suzuki has unveiled the GSX-10R at EICMA 2026, combining a GSX-R1000-derived inline-four with its biggest electronics package yet, ahead of sales in selected markets from
CUPRA has shown a CUSTOM CUPRA by ABT version of its Raval electric hatch in Paris, though the brand has yet to say what the
Maserati has announced Casa Maserati, a branded home project that aims to bring the look of its grand touring cars into luxury property for buyers
Suzuki has revealed the 2027 GSX-10R and a US-exclusive GSX-10RS at EICMA, pairing a GSX-R-derived 999cc inline-four with its most extensive electronics package yet. Suzuki
A US$45,000 winning bid for a Corvette driving and heritage tour package has pushed the Bring a Trailer and Drive Toward a Cure partnership to
Audemars Piguet has unveiled three new Minute Repeater Supersonnerie watches, two of them Royal Oaks, alongside a pair of 38mm Code 11.59 models with natural
BMW Motorrad has taken an undisclosed stake in Venna, the reorganised Flux Performance, as it looks for a way into electric off-road motorcycles without building
The latest bottle from the two British brands spent nearly three decades in casks and reaches the United States and select airports in January 2027.
Zero marked its 20th anniversary in Milan with a cheaper lightweight street bike, a US road-legal XE, a European launch for the LS3 scooter and
GWM New Zealand registered 667 vehicles in October 2026, its best month so far, and the ORA 5 was the country’s best-selling electric vehicle. GWM
Two new diesel-powered double-cab utes are heading our way, with JMC putting the Vigus and Grand Avenue through their Kiwi paces ahead of a local
Eden Park played host to its first ever car launch, Kia NZ’s super seller, the Seltos.
Nissan New Zealand is calling on Patrol owners to join the inaugural ‘Muster at Muriwai’ on Sunday November 15 and be part of history. “We
Defender has revealed the finalists for the inaugural Defender Trophy, with competitors from around the world ready to take on the ultimate challenge. The 36
Honda is getting ready to turn the page, and it looks like the next chapter could be rather interesting. Meet the Avancier, the first model
Audi has opened a new development centre in Shanghai, but it isn’t necessarily for the four ring cars most of us know. Together with partner
For more than three decades the Ice Hockey World Championship has carried a nickname in hockey circles: the Škoda Cup. The Czech carmaker has been
Polestar New Zealand has unveiled the Polestar 4 SUV and Polestar 5, marking a significant moment for the brand as it expands its electric vehicle
Ford Racing Parts has revealed Megazilla 2.0, a supercharged 7.3-litre V8 crate engine rated at over 1,200hp, and fitted it to a Bronco show build
Nissan will show three off-road concepts at SEMA in Las Vegas, led by a twin-turbo Frontier pickup. It says the builds will help shape future
Infineon Technologies and Qualcomm Technologies have signed a technology agreement to support the development of central vehicle computers for software-defined vehicles, combining Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride
When Charity Meets Adrenaline Let’s be honest most charity appeals land in your inbox with all the excitement of a flat tyre on State Highway
Grand Seiko’s new SBGY045 uses the case and movement of the popular Omiwatari with a harbour-grey dial, and only GS9 Club members who win a
Mazda’s latest Integrated Report confirms that its next-generation Skyactiv-Z engine technology will reach a new inline-six family, and it briefly mentions a possible rotary application.
McLaren has named the replacement for its outgoing 750S the McL 820, with the number reflecting an 820PS output and an arrival planned for 2027.
Rolls-Royce is marking 120 years since the 40/50 H.P., the car that became the Silver Ghost, while also debuting the Spectre Series II in Stockholm,
Mate Rimac says his company is working with BMW on two more cars after the i7 facelift, though he won’t yet say which models are
Ducati’s first motocross bike is now a LEGO Technic model with working steering, suspension and a chain-driven engine, priced at $44.99. Ducati’s first motocross bike
Breitling has released a green-dialled Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 and a mint Navitimer 32 in steel and 18k yellow gold, sold in the US only
BYD has named its Yangwang Altior flagship electric sedan, a car aimed at Rolls-Royce and Maybach with coach doors and possibly solid-state batteries, ahead of
Less time at the testing station, more money in your pocket – but is a two-year WoF really a good thing? Well, there’s a change
Four-time Australian Mr Motocross champion Stephen Gall has covered more than 60 years of racing, rider training and film work in a new 328-page autobiography.
Nissan has outlined the 2027 Rogue Hybrid’s main changes: a quieter cabin, an automated “limo stop” brake feature and a revised ProPILOT Assist with hands-off
The new iX3 has been widely acclaimed as a game changing EV but can this BMW balance both hype and history?
Lexus gave an RZ 450e and an RX 450h+ to Brooklyn art collective MSCHF, which turned them into a looped car and a spiralled car
Noosa-based microbrand EXOFI has launched its first watch, the Wolf Rock 42, a steel dive watch with a ceramic bezel and a Miyota 9015 movement.
Italian start-up Positive Motorcycles has entered a pre-seed funding round to bring its Öhlins-equipped Egera electric bike to market next year, with an unofficial price
Kyoto watchmaker KUOE is one of the first brands to use Citizen Miyota’s new Calibre 9085, which nearly doubles the power reserve of its vintage-styled
Sanrivatti has shown a first teaser of its hypercar, which puts the driver in a forward-leaning stance like a motorcycle racer’s, ahead of the full
Apollo Automobili will show the first production EVO, a track-only V12 hypercar limited to ten examples, at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas this weekend.
Small SUV, smaller price tag: GAC adds a new entry-level EMZOOM for $27,990 Buying a new SUV shouldn’t require selling a kidney, remortgaging the house,
CATL has started trial production of 20 Ah all-solid-state cells, aiming for 500 Wh/kg and small-scale output in 2027, though mass production is still pencilled
Aston Martin has taken the roof off its 1,079PS plug-in hybrid Valhalla, and it says the new Spider can still reach its 350km/h top speed
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