Suzuki and Blood Cancer NZ Raffle Delivers Jimny 5-Door to Auckland Winner
A first-ever car raffle run by Blood Cancer NZ, backed by Suzuki and the Grocery Charity Ball Trust, has handed an Auckland man a brand-new Jimny 5-Door after he bought a ticket online simply to support the cause.
IIHS Study Finds Police Reports Miss Cellphone Use in Crashes by a Factor of Seven
A new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study using telematics data reveals that cellphone use before crashes is dramatically undercounted in official police reports.
BMW M celebrates 100 years of Nürburgring with exclusive high-performance models
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Nürburgring, BMW M has announced plans for the exclusive “100 Jahre Nürburgring” edition. Comprising a range of six BMW M high-performance models, the edition pays tribute to a place that stands like no other for driving dynamics, precision and performance. The edition includes the BMW M2, BMW M3 […]
Subaru’s dynamic duo at the 2026 Sunraysia Safari Rally
The “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” mantra is usually reserved for purpose-built machines that share little more than a badge with the car sitting in your driveway. But at the Sunraysia Safari Rally, Subaru is flipping the script, taking a gamble that’s as audacious as it is exciting: proving that showroom-adjacent machinery can conquer […]
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Powers The Wah’s Bandwagon for NRL Finals
GWM has revealed its Cannon Alpha PHEV is towing a New Zealand Warriors-branded bandwagon through Sydney during the 2026 NRL Finals, using the ute’s vehicle-to-load technology to power the trailer’s lighting and sound system.
2026 Bathurst 1000 to Honour Peter Brock on the 20th Anniversary of His Death
The 66th running of the Bathurst 1000 will place Peter Brock’s nine-victory legacy at the centre of a week-long programme of tributes across Mount Panorama and the Bathurst CBD.
Leapmotor B05 and Geely EX2 Earn 5-Star ANCAP Ratings Under Tougher New Criteria
Both the Leapmotor B05 and Geely EX2 have achieved five-star ANCAP safety ratings under the organisation’s more demanding 2026 assessment framework, with both vehicles priced below AUD$40,000.
Bugatti Reveals One-Off Restored Veyron to Mark Twenty Years of the Model
Bugatti has unveiled a bespoke, one-of-one Veyron restoration through its La Maison Pur Sang programme, introducing new colours, enlarged wheels, and watchmaking-inspired interior details to mark two decades of the landmark hypercar.
Ireland’s About to Lose its Tractor Bragging Rights
A quiet corner of Central Otago is about to host what could be the most metal-clanging, diesel-fuming, heritage-packed weekend New Zealand has ever seen. The small town of Cromwell is gearing up for Central Otago Tracks & Wheels, and they’re coming for Ireland’s world record. Currently, County Kildare holds the crown with 285 Massey Ferguson […]
The BMW Logo Myth That’s Been Spinning Us Around for Nearly a Century
Let’s settle this once and for all: the BMW logo was never meant to be a propeller. Shocking, right? Especially when you’ve probably heard the story a thousand times at meets, gatherings and automotive forums. But we hate to have to tell you, sometimes the most compelling stories aren’t the truest ones. Here’s The Real […]