The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung – Big Name, Bigger HP
Pure Irrationality, Maximum Performance Sometimes the best things in life come from a simple question asked by people who should know better. In this case, AMG’s engineering team asked: “How can we push the CLE even further?” The answer? By completely reimagining what a high-performance coupé could be. Enter the Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung, a […]
Audi Starts A2 e-tron Production with Leaner, More Automated Process
Audi has begun building the A2 e-tron at its Ingolstadt plant, marking the model’s production start alongside a significantly overhauled manufacturing approach that cuts development time, reduces complexity, and raises automation levels.
VW Opens Pre-Sales for Self-Charging Full Hybrid Golf and T-Roc in Germany
Volkswagen has begun taking orders in Germany for a new full hybrid system fitted to the Golf and T-Roc, offering electric driving phases without any need for a charging cable.
VW Launches Tiguan EDITION 20 to Mark Two Decades of Its Best-Selling SUV
Volkswagen has opened orders for the Tiguan EDITION 20, a limited anniversary model celebrating 20 years and more than nine million sales of its most successful nameplate.
Škoda Marks 30 Years of the Modern Octavia
From a 19-unit long-wheelbase limousine to a salt-flats record-setter, the Škoda Octavia’s history is considerably stranger and more varied than its sensible reputation suggests.
Bluetti Outlines the Practical Case for Portable Solar Power Stations
Bluetti has detailed the range of real-world applications its portable power stations cover, from emergency home backup to off-grid camping and remote work.
Bugatti Completes Acoustic Development of the Tourbillon’s Naturally Aspirated V16
After three years of development and thousands of simulations, Bugatti has finalised the sound character of the Tourbillon’s V16 engine, passing homologation testing while preserving the raw, mechanical quality the brand considers essential.
Taylor Barnard Becomes Formula E’s Youngest Race Winner at Season Finale
DS Penske’s Taylor Barnard claimed victory at the London E-Prix on the final day of the 2025/26 Formula E season, becoming the youngest race winner in the championship’s history at 22 years and 76 days old.
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.