Ford wants a monstering electrified off-roader
Think the Mustang GTD of Ford's Raptor models, only an electrified nutjob. Ford CEO Jim Farley is not-so-quietly pushing the automaker towards an electrified future. He kicked things off recently by talking about a streamlined manufacturing process that will result in some of the world’s most affordable electric vehicles. And...
Read moreDetailsXiaomi is branching out into Europe soon
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is planning to export its electric cars to Europe, kicking off in 2027. Xiaomi is best...
MG Motor announces Nov availability of IM6 electric SUV
The IM presented by MG Motor (IM) model range will be officially launching in New Zealand, after requests from local...
Rural road rules for agricultural vehicles are outdated
And as a result the sector is facing significant fines, according to affected contractors. The government agrees but says changes...
Strange times – Mercedes may use some of BMW’s engines
Mercedes may end up using a BMW four-pot mill for its next-generation PHEVs and range-extenders. Mercedes may use BMW mills...
Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift adds more aero
Extra speed and tech are likely for Porsche’s updated road-racer, the 911 GT3 RS. Porsche’s engineers are working on another...
Motorsport Diary
KIWIS RACING ABROAD | 22-25 AUGUST WEEKEND PREVIEW Eleven Kiwi motorsport stars are chasing glory across three countries this weekend....
Nissan unveils first-ever X-Trail NISMO in Japan
Nissan has revealed the first-ever X-Trail NISMO, giving its popular mid-size SUV a motorsport-inspired makeover. Set to go on sale in Japan from September 24, the new variant blends NISMO’s race-bred engineering with the everyday usability of the family-friendly X-Trail. Red highlights give the Nismo game away. Billed as a “Grand Touring SUV that delivers a passionate experience,” the X-Trail NISMO has been tuned for sharper handling, stronger acceleration and improved ride comfort. Key to this is the suspension...
Read moreDetailsOpel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo
An Opel Corsa GSE concept car for Gran Turismo previews a radical future supermini from the Stellantis group. The Corsa...
Ram adds the Rebel to NZ line up
Ram Trucks is adding the 1500 Rebel to the New Zealand line up. It is due in local showrooms at...
Geely brands launch in New Zealand under one roof
- Radara and Farizon add commercial element NordEast Distributors has officially launched as the newest distributor arm of the Giltrap...
Geely NZ launches fully-electric ute in Shark’s territory
Geely has confirmed its first all-electric ute for New Zealand, the Riddara RD6 Pro, with pricing set at $69,990 through...
Zeekr confirms pricing for New Zealand
Zeekr has confirmed pricing for its New Zealand line-up, with three models to launch under NordEast Distributors. The compact Zeekr...
Tindaya previews new Cupra design language
The new Cupra Tindaya concept car goes on show in Munich soon, and previews the next stage of the brand's...
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