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). […]
Ford patents ‘possessed and repossessed’ vehicle functions
In a move that feels ripped from a dystopian sci-fi comedy, Ford has secured a patent for a technology that would allow your car to leave you if you fall behind on payments. Forget the tow truck of shame; your vehicle might just decide it’s had enough and drive itself back to the dealership, or […]