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Skoda Enyaq RS Race teased as new electric race car
Skoda has teased the existence of a racing version of its Enyaq EV, the Enyaq RS Race.
Pricing confirmed for NZ's first full hybrid ute
GWM has confirmed local pricing for the Cannon Alpha, the first full hybrid ute to hit NZ.
Engler V12 is a wild 883kW quad bike for the fearless
Quad bikes are for farms, right? Not all of them, it seems...
Upcoming Honda Prelude sports coupe might use 154kW hybrid
Honda's revived Prelude could be the return of modestly-powered, fun-to-drive FWD coupes.
Ferrari 12Cillindri unleashed with 610kW V12
Ferrari's successor to the 812 Superfast has been unveiled at a prestigious event in Miami
TWR unveils the Supercat, a V12 Super-GT
A classic Jaguar powered by a supercharged V12 and with a manual transmission? Yes please!
New Porsche Macan do attitude
The new Macan Electric is one of those models that breaks the mould for the brand.
New Zealand new-vehicle sales for April: the cruelest month
There was no relief for NZ's troubled new-vehicle sales number in April 2024.
GWM Ora GT review: a brighter aura
The Ora GT looks different to the rest of the range. Does it justify a near-$60k price?
Aqua finer: Porsche X Frauscher Fantom boat
This is basically a 2024 Porsche Macan Electric for the water.
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is new but not quite all-new
Several aspects of Sport upgrade align it to new Triton.
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic+ review: back to ballistics
The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S proves there’s life in the old V8 yet.
Aston Martin Vanquish will mark return with 614kW twin-turbo V12
Heavily upgraded V12 engine breaks through the 600kW barrier.
Mercedes-Benz: thumbs down to next-gen Apple CarPlay integration
German maker has said it won't let Apple take over its cockpits completely.
Polestar 5 prototype gains 80% charge, 300km range in 10 minutes
New tech could be a game-changer for the EV market.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic coupe review: a little more, a little less
There's a big premium to be paid for the coupe version of the GLC; but it does look swish.
Pininfarina launches Bruce Wayne-themed hypercars: the Batman Battista, basically
Official DC Wayne Enterprises version of Pininfarina hypercar can be yours.. at a price.
Cupra debuts new-look Formentor and Leon with more power
Cupra models have received their first significant facelifts.
BMW unveils new i4 and 4 Series Gran Coupe
Styling and tech updates to both combustion-engine and EV models.
Lime New Zealand now has 'parking wardens' on the streets of Auckland
Scooter-share company will reward users for considerate parking.
First-ever Lotus F1 car set for auction next month
This car launched Lotus into dominance, driven by Graham Hill.
Bugatti Veyron designer who got a thumbs-down from VW is MG's new styling boss
Jozef Kaban now in charge of SAIC's entire portfolio, including MG and LDV.
Skoda Vision GT concept revealed for Gran Turismo 7
A virtually perfect Skoda performance car?
BYD Ocean-M revealed as MG4-rivalling electric hot hatch
A true RWD performance version might also be on the way.
Mini Aceman EV confirmed for New Zealand this year
New Aceman fits in between Cooper hatch and Countryman.
We drive Chery's Jaecoo J6, an all-electric compact SUV with retro looks
The Jaecoo J6 is a small electric SUV that could be on its way to NZ. We try it out.
Skoda Vision GT concept revealed for Gran Turismo 7
Concept draws direct inspiration from the 1957 1100 OHC Spider, developed for Le Mans.
Aryton Senna's personal Honda NSX is up for sale. How much would you pay?
This is arguably Senna's most famous NSX, featuring in photographs and movies.
Kia Tasman ute emerges with a bit of Kiwi art
Kia ute gets wrapped in Aussie graphics, but the artist is a Kiwi.
McLaren 750S first (track) drive: 30-something excitement
Why 30 is the magic number for the new McLaren 750S supercar.
Hamilton cars stolen at a rate of six a day
The Waikato city has emerged as a car-crime hotspot.
New Lamborghini Urus SE is a V8-powered PHEV
The new Urus's hybrid powertrain delivers an astounding 588kW.
2025 Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class officially revealed
Same retro look, but rugged G-wagen is now fully electric.