BMW's i3 electric car has just been launched internationally and is expected in NZ next year.

The evergreen king of New Zealand motor racing, Kenny Smith, will be marking the 40th anniversary of the opening of Manfeild by competing in his 40th season at the Feilding circuit.

Kiwi endurance driver Jono Lester and his teammate Fariqe Hairuman have an outside chance this weekend of winning the Japanese Super Taikyu Championship.

Check out the pre-event activities as the international cars and drivers descend upon Highlands Motorsport Park, walk and drive the track for the first time and take in the magnificent surroundings. Source: Highlands NZ

Jaguar's one-off Project 7 race car is based on the new F-Type sportscar and will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.