Honda debuts its first full EV for NZ – e:N1
The Honda e:N1 has dotted down in New Zealand and gone on sale. Honda promised as much at the launch of the new Civic and were good to their word. It is...
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BMW NZ expands X3 range with new entry-level petrol variant
BMW New Zealand will expand its local X3 lineup later this year with the arrival of a new petrol-powered entry model, the BMW X3 20 xDrive. The addition will round out the...
Defending the Women’s Rugby World Cup Trophy
A special Defender 110 will help to fire the enthusiasm of rugby fans by taking the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 trophy on a nationwide tour ahead of the tournament. With 100...
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NEWS.The latest automotive news
Kiwis shine in tight Indy 500 practice as history beckons at the Brickyard
The countdown to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 is officially on. If the first practice session is anything to go by, we’re in for an electrifying edition of the world’s...
Porsche 911 GT2 RS spied carving up the Nurburgring
What is the ultimate 911? For a time it was the GT3 RS, until this interloper was spotted track testing, Porsche’s next GT2 RS. It is traditionally a limited run, highly expensive...
Next VW Golf GTI will be electric and monstering
The all-electric Volkswagen ID Golf GTI is evidently in the development phase, and VW CEO Thomas Schäfer said that it will be a monster. This isn't the ID Golf GTI but the...
The road toll from alcohol-related crashes is falling
Heading into Road Safety Week, the Government has said that its strategy on targeting drunk drivers is delivering results. The number of alcohol-related road deaths fell by nearly 40 per cent in...
Volkswagen EVs will use LFP batteries from 2026
All electric Volkswagens will move to an updated platform from next year, ushering in lithium ion phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry that promises to reduce costs. Volkswagen is another major electric car maker...
Nissan is closing seven plants after announcing huge fiscal loss
Nissan has announced that it is also culling 20,000 jobs following the reporting of a massive net loss ($NZ8.5b) in the 2024/25 financial year. The future of Nissan's Sunderland plant that makes...
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2025 Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida First Drive
Let’s be clear: the Alfa Junior Ibrida is still under consideration for New Zealand and far from confirmed. So why did we drive it? Well, we were in Spain for the launch...
2025 Audi S3 Sportback TFSI
Audi updates its S3 for another round. Does it still deliver the blend of sport and luxury we’ve come to expect of the badge? Let’s be honest, Auckland traffic is hardly...
2025 GWM Cannon Lux vs JAC T9 vs Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Comparison
Looking for good value in the ute market? These three are up there with a solid spec-to-price ratio. But where should your money go? You can spend a lot on a...
1994 Mitsubishi GTO
The Mitsubishi GTO is one of the forgotten Japanese heroes. It was a technological showpiece packing equal amounts of power and presence, and plenty of gizmos too. During the late 80s and...
2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive Review
The M50 xDrive sits at the top of the X3 line-up, a performance-oriented SUV with a compelling blend of power, agility and everyday usability. Don’t wait for the new X3 M as...
2025 BMW X5 xDrive 3.0d Sport Collection Review
The X5 has withstood the test of time, debuting back in 1999. For 17 years it has been the best selling BMW in New Zealand. And that’s kind of surprising given it...
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