China hits brakes on EV growth despite export surge
Authorities reportedly want controlled growth and a more stable market.
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Audi RS Q e-tron: first electric-drive car to win the Dakar Rally
Both Audi and Carlos Sainz break records with Dakar Rally win.
Humanoid AI robots to transform BMW manufacturing plant
The company is rolling out the robots in its US plant to work alongside human workers.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT review: brutally fast, gloriously pointless
Does anyone really need a 485kW SUV? No, but that doesn't mean we don't love it anyway.
EU mandates battery passports for all EVs by 2027
The new regulation will require a digital record of the battery's supply chain and sources
New SP25 version for Mazda NZ's CX-30 SUV range: back in black
SP version of Mazda's small SUV has upsized to a 2.5-litre engine.
Next-gen 2024 MG3 teased ahead of Geneva Motor Show debut
MG has dropped a teaser of the all-new MG3 ahead of its debut.
What was New Zealand's most stolen car for 2023? (And which regions were the worst)
One car has the unfortunately honour of being a two-time loser in the NZ car-theft stats.
Ridden: Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 reaches for the sky
Royal Enfield's new Himalayan 450 is ready to go anywhere.
Lamborghini achieves record-breaking sales in 2023
2023 saw Lamborghini sell more than 10,000 cars for the first time ever.
Suzuki Jimny 5-door first drive: one door opens
For the first time in 50 years, the Suzuki Jimny has five doors. Is that better or worse?
Polestar 2 Long Range EV RWD review: backwards thinking
It looks the same, but it's all change for Polestar 2: including a switch from FWD to RWD.
BMW M2 review: endangered species
The BMW M2 is likely the last of its kind, but what a way to go out!
Segway goes full-throttle on New Zealand's powersports market
Did you know that Segway was all about powersports now? Well, it is!
Mazda forms expert team for advancing rotary engine tech
Mazda reveals some exciting news that could fuel the hopes of rotary engine aficionados.
BYD accelerates into the smart car arena with a whopping $23b investment
The huge investment is set to fund the development 10 high-end semi-autonomous models.
Toyota bZ4X Pure EV long(ish) term review: mains stream
We get our hands on Toyota's first bespoke production EV for a long-term test.
Who pays for our roads?
Where does the money for our roads come from? And where is it spent? We take a look.
Mad Mike reunites with Mazda RX-3 Wagon for 2024 D1GP
Whiddett is back with his first-ever drift machine, restored to its former glory.
Porsche 959 returns to Dakar: a touching tribute to a rally legend
Replicas have become a moving tribute to René Metge, who just passed away.
BYD Dolphin long term review: the perils of OTA updates
We still love our long-term Dolphin, despite its latest over-the-air update.
BMW: ICE has peaked, EVs to power future growth
German maker acknowledges that sales of combustion-engine vehicles have plateaued.
$1000/year to drive your EV: Road user charges for electric vehicles from April 1
EVs are losing their long-time exemption from road user charges (RUCs).
Tesla Tacoma? Wild 2002 Toyota ute packs an electric punch
Electromod 2002 Toyota ute uses a Tesla Model 3 Performance powertrain!
Auckland woman shells out $400 after supermarket refuses to share CCTV of carpark crash
An Auckland woman is out of pocket due to a “pathetic” legal catch.
MG Centennial New Zealand National Rally roars to life in Auckland
MG's 100th birthday celebrations have kicked off with a successful launch in Auckland.
New Zealand's top-selling vehicles for 2023 (and a boom year for electrified cars)
Electrified vehicles outsold ICE for the first time, but which model was number 1 overall?
Hyundai's everyday electric aircraft: 'auto meets aero' in new vertical takeoff and landing vehicle
Not quite a flying car, but Hyundai's 8-rotor EV could still be the ultimate commuter.
Lexus unveils ultra-limited RZ 450e F Sport Performance
Only 100 of these electrified beasts will be made available globally, arriving this March.
New Mazda Spirit Racing concepts may come to life
Check out the recently unveiled Mazda Spirit Racing RS and Mazda3 hot hatch concepts.
First-ever 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse up for grabs at auction
All proceeds will reportedly benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
2025 Dodge Charger EV teased: is this the production model?
The iconic Dodge Charger is about to undergo a radical (and electric) transformation.
Hyundai N NPX1 concept previews aftermarket performance parts for Ioniq 5 N
A range of N Performance Parts are set to become available for owners of the Ioniq 5 N EV.
Lexus unleashes 224kW GR Yaris-powered LBX Morizo
It's a fire-breathing hot hatch version of the new pint-sized, NZ-bound LBX SUV.