BMW S 1000 RR
BMW has reworked most aspects of its S 1000 RR to keep it ahead of the pack and top of...
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Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4matic+
Almost five years on from when it went AWD, AMG has run its magic wand over the E 63 S...
Peugeot improves the range of its EVs with some tiny changes
Peugeot’s local arm has been very busy of late, with the recent launch of the fully electric e-208 and e-2008,...
Moto Guzzi releases tech-rich V100 Mandello
The EICMA show has seen Moto Guzzi marking 100 years of existence and it hasn’t disappointed by revealing the V100...
Tesla gives Model S Plaid better brakes following reviewer complaints
Tesla’s performance flagship, the Model S Plaid, has had a whirlwind build-up and launch overseas. This included the model being pitched against the Porsche Taycan at the Nurburgring, leading to a brief lap-time rivalry between the two brands. We saw Tesla quietly cull its plan to release a Plaid+ variant. The Plaid was at the center of debate when Tesla first showed off its ‘yoke’ steering wheel. The Plaid...
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Watch: The Grand Tour smashes a bunch of French cars in new trailer
French cars live at this interesting intersection where their inherently high level of quirkiness means they’re both often considered charming and clever, while simultaneously being vulnerable to being made fun of. The...
Suzuki unveils new, somewhat rugged looking S-Cross
Suzuki’s line-up is packed with quiet achievers. The Jimny is of course a strong seller worldwide with months and months of waiting lists, but the Swift, Ignis, and Vitara are also competitive...
2022 Ford Ranger Raptor reveal date confirmed
Ford’s next generation gravel-bashing Ranger Raptor has an official reveal date, with the blue oval announcing the model’s debut will take place next February. Admittedly, the specific date in February is still...
Bigger, quicker engines could come the new Ford Ranger’s way
Arguably the most significant talking point during last night’s launch of the new Ford Ranger was powertrains. Would the much touted plug-in hybrid make an appearance? Would a V6 be available? Evidently...
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Rumours swirl around Volkswagen CEO’s uncertain future
Apart from the likes of Elon Musk, few car manufacturer chief executives have been...
Panigale V4 update; faster but easier to ride
The MY22 Panigale V4 and V4 S have been unveiled at the EICMA show,...
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New-look Kia Niro debuts with funky two-tone panels
Having teased new concept-car-inspired looks earlier this week, Kia has unveiled its new second-generation...
Highlands Motorsport Park is giving away a Lamborghini
In what can only be described as one of the more unique motoring giveaways we’ve seen on New Zealand soil in recent times, Highlands Motorsport Park organisers have confirmed that they were be giving away the circuit’s faithful Lamborghini Huracan to one lucky punter. The giveaway will form part of the circuit’s 10th anniversary celebrations, which take place exactly two years from now in 2023 on November 23-26. These...
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Fireblade turns 30 with renewed track focus
Honda’s Fireblade arrived on the scene in 1992 and now, almost 30 years on,...
Updated MG ZS EV to arrive in mid-2022, other models could follow
New Zealand’s cheapest electric car is in for a replacement in 2022, with MG Motor Australia and New Zealand CEO...
Spoiler alert: Alpine unveils updates for A110 sportster
Renault and Alpine are set to transition to being entirely electric in the coming years; a move that’s already causing...
New Ford Ranger revealed, 3.0-litre V6 and hybrid on the way
Following months and months of teasers, Ford has finally lifted the covers off the new Ranger while also detailing its...
MG: Australia “a lot weaker” than NZ when it comes to EVs
Arguably the biggest announcement during today’s MG Accelerate Together virtual press event was the firm’s confirmation that it plans to...
MG ramps up NZ presence with 7-year warranty bombshell
MG is a strong contender in 2021’s hypothetical ‘most improved’ category, with sales figures that have seen it climb to...
Kiwi car spending declines due to Covid-19 lockdowns
In news that won’t surprise many, numbers from Stats NZ showed that local spending on cars and car parts “fell...
