Mercedes-Benz ELF: The experimental EV that reimagines charging
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its latest innovation in electric mobility; an experimental vehicle known as ELF, short for Experimental Lade Fahrzeug or Experimental Charging Vehicle. Designed as a mobile laboratory for next-generation charging, ELF is being used to explore everything from megawatt-level fast charging to bidirectional energy flow and wireless inductive...
Read moreDetailsFerrari EV promises 735kW and an amplified sound track
Ferrari has revealed the first official details of its debut electric car; a quad-motor, 735kW (1000hp+) performance machine that promises...
Volvo’s upcoming EX60 to debut world-first adaptive safety belt
Volvo Cars has been recognised for its leadership in automotive safety, with TIME magazine naming the brand’s new multi-adaptive safety...
Kia pioneers battery passport technology ahead of EU rollout
Kia has taken a step toward greater electric vehicle battery transparency and sustainability, launching Europe’s first public trial of a...
The Kiwis racing at Bathurst and around the world this weekend
There are plenty of New Zealand racers competing overseas this weekend, most of them focused on conquering Mount Panorama during...
Tayron, A6 e-tron and MGU9 score five stars in ANCAP safety testing
The latest round of ANCAP safety results has delivered strong performances from three new arrivals to New Zealand; the Volkswagen...
TA2 Muscle Cars to bring a new era of V8 racing to New Zealand
A new race category is set to launch here this year with the announcement of the TA2 New Zealand Championship....
JAC expanding retail outlets in NZ
JAC has announced its expansion into new regions with the addition of six new locations. Of these, five will be what it describes as ‘full Ute dealerships’ that will offer both sales and servicing. The sixth new site is a service-only location in Wellington. This expansion coincides with strengthened truck support from Southpac Trucks, JAC's ‘sister’ organisation. Southpac Trucks has been providing servicing support for JAC Trucks nationwide and will now also handle sales in both the North and...
Read moreDetailsKia drives into the digital arena with EBlacks sponsorship
Kia New Zealand has announced it will become the official major sponsor of New Zealand Esports and the EBlacks, the...
Cupra brings back the Formentor VZ5 – Now in Right-Hand Drive
Cupra has announced the return of its most potent model, the Formentor VZ5, a limited-edition, five-cylinder flagship that marks the...
Aston Martin Unveils DB12 S – the ‘super’ Super Tourer
Aston Martin has revealed the DB12 S, a new halo model that pushes the marque’s “Super Tourer” concept to its...
GWM reaffirms commitment to NZ and Australia, unveils Hybrid Tank 500 at Tech Day 2025
GWM has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to New Zealand and Australia while unveiling new hybrid and diesel models at Tech...
Toyota NZ outlines ‘Balanced Path’ to carbon neutrality in 2025 Sustainability Report
Toyota New Zealand has launched its 2025 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and reducing...
Bathurst 1000 – your TV viewing guide in NZ
The biggest weekend in Australasian motorsport is here — the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000. Mount Panorama will once again host...
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