Legendary 1969 Porsche 917K Race Car Heading to Auction
Steve McQueen’s Iconic Race Car up for grabs. For those with a few dollars left after Xmas, a piece of cinematic and motorsport history is set to cross the auction block this January in Kissimmee, 2025. The 1969 Porsche 917K, widely recognized as one of the most iconic race cars of all time, will be […]
An 80-Year-Old Grandma’s Mazda RX-7 FD: A Heartwarming Farewell to a Legend
In an automotive tale that feels straight out of a feel-good movie, 80-year-old Naoko Nishimoto from Nagasaki, Japan, has made headlines for her touching connection to her 1997 Mazda RX-7 FD. After 25 years of loyal ownership, Nishimoto recently bid an emotional farewell to her beloved sports car, a silver beauty she affectionately called “Seven.” […]
Diddly squat – quite literally
Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop (aka Clarkson’s Farm) is living up to its name as the financial woes pile higher than any mound of manure in the Cotswolds. Once the darling of curious tourists and petrolhead fans of Jezza, the shop’s value has plummeted by nearly half in the span of a year, now […]
BYD’s Denza, Unplugging Luxury for the Southern Hemisphere
BYD’s luxury sub-brand Denza has apparently got its compass set towards the Southern Hemisphere. Scheduled for a 2025 debut, Denza’s entrance will herald a new era of high-end electrified mobility in Australia (and Australasia?), making waves in a rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market . EVDirect, BYD’s Aussie distributor, has confirmed that Denza is poised […]
Travo the new name for Toyota Hilux?
All-New Toyota Hilux ‘Travo’ Set to Redefine the Pickup Scene in 2025 Toyota is gearing up to launch the latest iteration of its iconic Hilux model, now carrying the intriguing suffix “Travo.” According to reports from Thailand, the highly anticipated update might hit the market later this year. A recent trademark filing for the “Hilux […]
5 Cars that go from 0-100km/h in 2 seconds or less
When it comes to sheer acceleration, only a select few cars have managed to breach the 2-second mark for 0-100 km/h. Here’s a look at five cars that not only redefined speed but also left an indelible mark on the world of high-performance vehicles. In fact, these car are so fast, they’d be there and […]
Maserati to impress at CES 2025
Maserati, the OG of Italian automotive swagger, is gate-crashing CES 2025 in Las Vegas like it’s a Rap Concert afterparty. Teaming up with brainiacs from Politecnico di Milano and a posse of tech and audio heavyweights—including Sonus faber, Maserati is flaunting its signature blend of luxury and tech with the MC20 Cielo convertible and Grecale […]
Toyota New Zealand, Leading the Pack with Style and Sustainability
It seems Toyota New Zealand has been holding pole position longer than your average Formula One champion. In 2024, the company celebrated an impressive 37th consecutive year as New Zealand’s top car brand, proving once again that Kiwis are as loyal to Toyota as they are to pies and rugby. With 31,520 new vehicles sold […]
Defender on 3-year Dakar and FIA World Rally-Raid programme
Land Rover Defender, the luxury British adventure brand, has announced an ambitious three-year program to compete in the Dakar Rally and the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), targeting full participation from 2026 to 2028. As part of the campaign, Defender will enter both Dakar and the five-round W2RC with a two-vehicle works team, adding a […]
Would you drive a firefly?
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) company Nio has unveiled a new lower-cost brand named Firefly, aimed at rivaling premium small cars such as Mercedes’ Smart and BMW’s Mini. CEO William Li announced the brand during an annual event in Guangzhou, showcasing three Firefly models in lavender, lemon, and beige colors. These cars boast features like a […]