Koenigsegg’s Latest – Sadair’s Spear is a 1,625hp Tribute to a Horse
Introducing the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear. It’s another multi-million dollar, entirely unobtainable slice of automotive insanity that makes just about everything else look like it’s standing still. And in classic Koenigsegg fashion, the story behind its name is as unique as the car itself. What’s in a Name? Apparently, a Racehorse. Remember the Koenigsegg Jesko? The […]
Tesla’s Robot Car Plays Delivery Driver – A PR Stunt Ten Years in the Making?
Just when you thought the most exciting tech news was about soundbars or the best open-ear headphones for 2025, Elon Musk has decided to change the channel. His latest party trick? A Tesla Model Y apparently drove itself, ghost-in-the-machine style, from its Austin, Texas, factory to a customer’s driveway on June 27. No driver, no […]
Polestar’s Lifeline: Swapping Red Ink for Greenbacks with a $200M Cash Boost
In the cut-throat, high-stakes game of electric vehicles, you’re either flush with cash or you’re, well, flushed. For a while there, it looked like the achingly cool Swedish brand Polestar was leaning towards the latter. After posting a gut-wrenching $2 billion loss in 2024, things looked a bit grim. But just when you thought they […]
Vice City Voltage – Is Ford’s Electric Capri About to Crash the GTA 6 Party?
The internet’s rumour mill is spinning so fast it could power a small city, and this time, the gossip sits squarely at the intersection of our two favourite pastimes: cars and causing virtual mayhem. Social media has been set ablaze by speculation that Ford’s brand-new electric Capri could be making a star appearance in the […]
Ford Confirms All-Mustang Race Series for Australia
Get ready for the thunder of V8s, because Australian race tracks are about to get a whole lot more American muscle. Ford Performance has officially pulled the covers off its plans to bring the global Mustang Cup one-make racing series to Australia, kicking off in 2026. This marks the first international expansion for the popular […]
Is Lotus moving production to ‘Merica?
A shadow of uncertainty looms over the historic home of Lotus in Hethel, Norfolk, as the celebrated British sportscar maker contemplates a heartbreaking departure from its roots. In a bitter blow to its dedicated workforce and national heritage, the company is reportedly considering a plan to cease all UK production and relocate to a new […]
Nissan’s New e-POWER – The Plug-free EV Experience
Nissan is doubling down on its unique e-POWER technology, promising a game-changing update that offers the quiet, instant torque of an electric vehicle with the go-anywhere convenience of a petrol car. Set to debut in the British-built Qashqai crossover, this next-generation system might just be the perfect stepping stone for Kiwis curious about electric driving […]
Accountants rejoice – Inchcape and UDC Team Up for Car Loans
Prepare yourselves for a shift in the world of automotive financing, a topic that has famously launched a thousand dinner party conversations. Inchcape New Zealand, the folks who bring Subaru, LDV, and KGM vehicles to the nation, have announced a “white-label finance product partnership” with the venerable UDC Finance. In layman’s terms, getting a loan […]
Xiaomi Now More Zoomy Than Supercars at Nurburgring
A phone-maker is now building cars that could humble a hypercar, Xiaomi has decided to crash the automotive party, and they didn’t just knock—they kicked the door off its hinges. The company, better known for its tech gadgets, has just unleashed a version of its SU7 electric sedan that lapped the formidable Nürburgring Nordschleife so […]
The Future of Performance – Mercedes CONCEPT AMG GT XX
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the CONCEPT AMG GT XX, a pioneering technology programme that provides a compelling glimpse into the future of high-performance electric mobility. This four-door coupé is not merely a concept car; it’s a rolling showcase of revolutionary technology destined for series production, built upon the brand’s new, dedicated high-performance AMG Electric Architecture (AMG.EA). […]