Lexus Redesigns the 2026 ES With New BEV Options and a Longer Body
The eighth-generation Lexus ES arrives on a revised platform that supports both hybrid and fully electric powertrains for the first time, alongside a notably larger body and updated cabin technology.
SEAT & CUPRA Posts €122 Million Operating Profit in First Half of 2026
SEAT & CUPRA has reported a €122 million operating result for the first half of 2026, an €84 million improvement on the same period last year, driven largely by CUPRA’s record sales and stronger-than-expected demand for its electric models.
Mullin Collection Bugattis & No-Reserve Modern Classics at Pebble Beach
Gooding Christie’s will auction three curated no-reserve collections at its 22nd annual Pebble Beach sale in August, headlined by rare Bugattis from the late Peter Mullin’s celebrated French and European collection.
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.