Land Rover Adds Defender Vertex Specification and Broad Update Across the Range
Land Rover has introduced the Defender Vertex as a new high-specification variant, alongside a wide package of updates covering exterior options, powertrains, seating configurations, and accessories.
Bentley Launches Limited 1919 Collection Apparel at Goodwood and Monterey
Bentley has unveiled the 1919 Collection, a range of limited-availability clothing and accessories designed by External Creative Director Mai Ikuzawa and sold exclusively at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Monterey Car Week.
BMW iX3 Becomes First Car Rated Under ANCAP’s Revised Four-Stage Safety Framework
ANCAP has introduced its most comprehensive ratings framework to date, and the BMW iX3 is the first model to earn a five-star result under the new 2026–2028 criteria.
Over 2 Million Volvo’s To Get Apple Music Integration
The Soundtrack to Your Drive Just Became Seriously Premium Imagine cruising down the open road with over 100 million songs at your fingertips, all delivered through a state-of-the-art sound system that transforms your car into a concert hall. That’s no longer a fantasy, it’s happening right now in Volvo’s latest vehicles. Volvo Cars is rolling […]
Goodyear Racing Retains FIA’s Top Environmental Accreditation for Second Time
Goodyear Racing has secured a renewed three-star rating under the FIA’s Environmental Accreditation Programme, the highest level available, recognising sustained progress in sustainability across its motorsport operations.
Mazda CX-60 Gets a Sleek Refresh
The Latest Update to New Zealand’s Premium SUV Market The refreshed 2026 Mazda CX-60 range is hitting local showrooms from late July, and it’s bringing some seriously compelling upgrades to the table. What’s New in the CX-60 Lineup? The CX-60 continues to showcase Mazda’s commitment to blending performance with innovation, featuring the brand’s signature KODO […]
Auckland-based Prototipo stole the show at Pikes Peak Hillclimb event with a 670kW V8
It didn’t take me long since coming to New Zealand to realise that the old adage of “Kiwi Ingenuity” is absolutely not a far-fetched concept. And while we get to see some of it off-roading or in the odd track day, this is a story of when that idea makes its way up the world’s […]
Bentley Names Its EV Model Line the Torcal, with Full Reveal Set for September
Bentley has confirmed the name of its newest model line, the Torcal, which will join the Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga when it is fully revealed on 23 September 2026.
Gunther Werks F-26 Brings 1067bhp Air-Cooled 911 Slantnose to Goodwood Hill
Californian specialist Gunther Werks will attempt class honours at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with the F-26, a fighter jet-inspired reimagining of the Porsche 935 Slantnose producing 1067bhp from a traditional air-cooled flat six.
Tesla Rolls Out FSD V14 Lite to Around Four Million Older-Hardware Vehicles
Tesla has begun distributing a trimmed version of its Full Self-Driving V14 software to vehicles running older AI3 hardware, extending the update to a fleet of roughly four million cars worldwide.