Volkswagen NZ Confirm Polo is returning to New Zealand this September

Small hatchbacks may have become an endangered species in New Zealand, but one of the segment’s biggest names is preparing for a welcome comeback. After disappearing from Volkswagen New Zealand’s showroom in 2022, the Volkswagen Polo is set to return later this year, giving Kiwi buyers another stylish European option in the compact car market. […]
Stellantis, Lotus and Mercedes-Benz Among Brands Reinstating V8 Engines as Regulations Soften

A combination of buyer reluctance around electric vehicles and a more permissive regulatory environment in the United States is prompting a wave of V8 revivals across the automotive industry.
BMW M4 GT3 EVO Wins Gold Cup at Spa 24 Hours as Overall Challenge Falls Short

ROWE Racing’s BMW M4 GT3 EVO claimed Gold Cup honours at a gruelling 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, though BMW’s bid for overall victory failed to materialise despite strong driver and team performances.
Z Energy Opens First Destination Public EV Charging Site at Auckland’s WestCity Shopping Centre

Z Energy has launched its first off-forecourt public EV charging site at WestCity Shopping Centre in Waitākere, marking a shift in how the fuel retailer is building out its charging network.
Toyota Hilux BEV and New Subaru EVs Earn Five Stars in Latest ANCAP Results

ANCAP’s latest round of safety testing awards five-star ratings to the Toyota Hilux BEV, Subaru Trailseeker, and Subaru Uncharted, while the BMW 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupé fall just short with four stars.
Matteo Fontana Wins WRC3 at Acropolis Rally Greece to Extend Championship Lead

Defending WRC3 champion Matteo Fontana claimed victory at EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, strengthening his position at the top of the WRC3 standings at the halfway point of the 2026 season.
On Cue: 2026 Audi Q3 TFSI 195kW S-line quattro Review

It’s been 8 years since the last Q3 and the new model is now here but is it too good for its own good?
Toyota New Zealand Marks 60 Years as the Country’s Most Enduring Automotive Brand

Toyota New Zealand is celebrating six decades of operation in 2026, having grown from a modest Christchurch assembly plant into the country’s dominant vehicle brand.
Bentley lights up Tokyo Tower Green to mark Continental GT S and Supersports Japanese debuts

Bentley took over several Tokyo landmarks across multiple days to introduce the new Continental GT S and Supersports to the Japanese market.
Mercedes-Benz Studio Sydney – Where Innovation Meets Urban Culture

Mercedes-Benz Opens Its Most Exciting Urban Space Yet in Sydney Sydney’s about to get a whole lot more luxurious. Mercedes-Benz Australia is bringing its bold new global concept to the heart of the city, and it’s all about how the brand connects with Aussie car enthusiasts and curious city-dwellers alike. A New Kind of Brand […]