Scotland’s “Faster HGVs, Slower Cars” Plan Leaves Drivers Fuming and Confused

In the latest attempt to make Scotland’s roads “the safest in the world,” Transport Scotland has unveiled a bold, some might say baffling, proposal to slow down cars while giving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) a speed boost. That’s right, the humble family car will soon be crawling at 50mph on single carriageways, while 44-tonne HGVs […]

When will the BYD Atto 2 arrive in NZ?

BYD Atto 2 NZ

Looking for a budget-friendly electric SUV that doesn’t skimp on space or style? Say hello to the BYD Atto 2. With a starting price of around £25,000, the Atto 2 is poised to challenge rivals like the Vauxhall Frontera and MG ZS EV successor, bringing affordability and practicality to the burgeoning EV market. But when […]

Jaguar’s Bold “Woke” Rebrand Backfires Spectacularly

Jaguar Type 00

Jaguar Sales nosedive 27% – A Tyre-Skidding Makeover for the Ages The iconic Jaguar, once a symbol of British automotive luxury, has taken a detour so sharp it may have left its loyal fans suffering from whiplash. In its bid to revamp the brand for the electric age, Jaguar has ditched its growling feline emblem […]

An EV Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria EV

Hyundai seems determined to electrify every corner of its lineup – even its vans. Enter the Hyundai Staria EV, the zero-emissions version of Hyundai’s futuristic-looking people mover and cargo van that’s already turning heads globally. Here’s everything you need to know (well everything we’ve found out so far) about this electrified newcomer. Hyundai first introduced […]

Tesla’s 2025 Model Y Juniper, Redefining Familiarity with a Dash of Innovation

Tesla Model Y Juniper

In true Tesla fashion, the highly anticipated 2025 Model Y has officially been unveiled, and while Elon Musk’s EV giant has stayed true to a familiar formula, it comes with enough upgrades to pique the interest of both loyalists and potential newcomers. The car has already surfaced on Tesla’s Chinese and Australian websites, dispelling months […]

2026 Toyota HiLux Spy Shots Reveal Major Facelift for the Iconic Ute

2026 Toyota HiLux Spy Shots

The first spy images of the 2026 Toyota HiLux have surfaced, shedding light on what Toyota has in store for its globally renowned utility vehicle. Caught testing in Thailand, where the HiLux is developed and manufactured, the upcoming model reveals substantial changes, albeit built on the existing platform rather than from scratch. Familiar Yet Fresh: […]

Electric Mazda – the Mazda6e is revealed

Mazda6e revealed

Mazda has unveiled its all-new Mazda6e, a sleek and stylish five-door hatchback electric vehicle (BEV), at the Brussels Motor Show, signifying a bold new direction for the brand’s European EV lineup. The Mazda6e is designed as an evolution of the well-regarded internal combustion engine-powered Mazda6, which remained a customer favorite in Europe and the UK […]

Hyundai Motor Group Partners with NVIDIA

Hyundai and NVIDIA

For Cutting-Edge AI-Driven Mobility Innovation Hyundai Motor Group has announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to propel its AI-focused initiatives toward revolutionizing the future of mobility. Through this alliance, Hyundai plans to apply NVIDIA’s advanced computing technologies and platforms to enhance its core mobility solutions, including robotics, autonomous driving, and smart factories. The collaboration will […]

Goodyear sells Dunlop for $701million

Goodyear sells Dunlop

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced the sale of its Dunlop brand to Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) for cash proceeds of approximately $701 million upon closing, alongside additional payments such as a Transition Fee and compensation for Dunlop tire inventory. This definitive agreement will transfer the Dunlop brand, trademarks, and other associated intellectual property […]

The Road to the 2025 World Car Awards: Finalists Revealed

Admittedly, not as important as the Tarmac Life Car of the Year Awards, however, the countdown has officially begun for the 2025 World Car Finals powered by Brembo, with the announcement of the top ten and five finalists in six highly anticipated categories. This prestigious event kicked off at a press release in Las Vegas […]

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