Škoda Marks 30 Years of the Modern Octavia
From a 19-unit long-wheelbase limousine to a salt-flats record-setter, the Škoda Octavia’s history is considerably stranger and more varied than its sensible reputation suggests.
Bluetti Outlines the Practical Case for Portable Solar Power Stations
Bluetti has detailed the range of real-world applications its portable power stations cover, from emergency home backup to off-grid camping and remote work.
Bugatti Completes Acoustic Development of the Tourbillon’s Naturally Aspirated V16
After three years of development and thousands of simulations, Bugatti has finalised the sound character of the Tourbillon’s V16 engine, passing homologation testing while preserving the raw, mechanical quality the brand considers essential.
Taylor Barnard Becomes Formula E’s Youngest Race Winner at Season Finale
DS Penske’s Taylor Barnard claimed victory at the London E-Prix on the final day of the 2025/26 Formula E season, becoming the youngest race winner in the championship’s history at 22 years and 76 days old.
Suzuki and Blood Cancer NZ Raffle Delivers Jimny 5-Door to Auckland Winner
A first-ever car raffle run by Blood Cancer NZ, backed by Suzuki and the Grocery Charity Ball Trust, has handed an Auckland man a brand-new Jimny 5-Door after he bought a ticket online simply to support the cause.
IIHS Study Finds Police Reports Miss Cellphone Use in Crashes by a Factor of Seven
A new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study using telematics data reveals that cellphone use before crashes is dramatically undercounted in official police reports.
BMW M celebrates 100 years of Nürburgring with exclusive high-performance models
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Nürburgring, BMW M has announced plans for the exclusive “100 Jahre Nürburgring” edition. Comprising a range of six BMW M high-performance models, the edition pays tribute to a place that stands like no other for driving dynamics, precision and performance. The edition includes the BMW M2, BMW M3 […]
Subaru’s dynamic duo at the 2026 Sunraysia Safari Rally
The “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” mantra is usually reserved for purpose-built machines that share little more than a badge with the car sitting in your driveway. But at the Sunraysia Safari Rally, Subaru is flipping the script, taking a gamble that’s as audacious as it is exciting: proving that showroom-adjacent machinery can conquer […]
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Powers The Wah’s Bandwagon for NRL Finals
GWM has revealed its Cannon Alpha PHEV is towing a New Zealand Warriors-branded bandwagon through Sydney during the 2026 NRL Finals, using the ute’s vehicle-to-load technology to power the trailer’s lighting and sound system.
Polestar Teases Formula 2030 Concept Car
The brand highlights where it is headed in a new showcase.