WRC Fans Bring Chainsaws, Flares, and Sausages to Rally Stages
From chainsaw-revving crowds in Portugal to sausage grills carved into Finnish snowbanks, World Rally Championship fans carry distinct local traditions to every round of the calendar.
Study Finds Waymo Driverless Cars Crash 68% Less Than Humans
New research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety confirms Waymo’s robotaxis crash significantly less often than human-driven vehicles, while warning that the current federal reporting system is not equipped to monitor a large-scale rollout.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+NZ Price and Headline Specs
When German Engineering Meets Pure Adrenaline If you’ve been waiting for a SUV that doesn’t compromise on performance, well Mercedes-AMG has just dropped something seriously special. The new Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ SUV and Coupé have officially arrived in New Zealand, and they’re ready to redefine what a performance SUV actually means. Under the Bonnet […]
Polestar Renews Melbourne Football Club AFLW Partnership for 2026 Season
Polestar has extended its deal with Melbourne Football Club as Co-Principal Partner and Official Automotive Partner of the club’s AFLW team, continuing a commitment it first made ahead of the 2025 season.
Fortescue Trials Electric Mining Fleet Including 150-Tonne Water Truck
Australian mining company Fortescue has tested prototype electric heavy equipment in China, with the first machines set to arrive at its Pilbara iron ore operations later this year.
Škoda Peaq Electric SUV Prioritises Interior Comfort With Lounge-Style Cabin
Škoda’s new Peaq electric SUV features a purpose-designed relaxation-focused interior, including the brand’s largest-ever panoramic roof, third-row seating, and a fold-out table hidden in the centre console.
Bugatti Closing the Chapter on Its Iconic W16 Mistral Engine
The final W16 Mistral has left Bugatti’s Molsheim atelier, completing a run of 99 bespoke roadsters and marking the end of the W16 engine’s production life.
Aussie Government Backs $32 Million Plan to Turn Forestry Waste into Jet Fuel
A $32 million federal grant through ARENA will fund Melbourne-based HAMR Energy to develop a chain of facilities converting forestry residues into sustainable aviation fuel.
The 2026 Nissan Z – A Manual Masterpiece That Proves Nissan Still Gets It
The iconic Nissan Z is getting a serious refresh for 2026, and it’s bringing some genuinely exciting upgrades that will make enthusiasts sit up and take notice. Whether you’re a die-hard manual transmission fan or someone who appreciates precision engineering, Nissan’s legendary sports car just got more appealing. A Manual NISMO? Yes, Please Here’s the […]
Inchcape to cease LDV distribution in New Zealand
News just in from LDV’s NZ distributor Inchcape… As part of Inchcape’s standard approach to portfolio management, we continuously review our partnerships to ensure we have the right portfolio of brands for our business aligned with our strategic growth objectives. As a result, the decision has been made to end the distribution partnership for LDV […]