Lawson performs as Red Bull falters in São Paulo qualifying
Liam Lawson delivered one of his best qualifying performances of the season in Brazil, securing seventh on the grid for Monday’s (NZ time) São Paulo Grand Prix—while senior team Red Bull Racing endured a nightmare session that saw Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda exit in Q1. The Racing Bulls pairing...
Read moreDetailsFormer Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies aged 68
Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died aged 68 after a short illness. Willson, a fixture on British motoring television throughout...
Efficiency gains for updated Mustang Mach-E
Ford New Zealand has confirmed updates to the Mustang Mach-E for the 2025 model year, bringing sharper performance, greater efficiency,...
ANCAP tests large pickup’s ADAS features
As the popularity of American pickups continues to rise in New Zealand, ANCAP has turned its attention to the safety...
Aprilia RS 457 GP Replica unveiled at EICMA
Aprilia has added extra flair to its popular RS 457 range with the launch of the new RS 457 GP...
Kiwi Motorsport Diary Nov 7 – 10
There’s another full weekend of motorsport action on the global stage with Kiwis racing in Brazil, Tasmania, Bahrain, Italy and Portugal. Liam...
Will BYD bring its tiny Kei EV to New Zealand?
BYD New Zealand is looking into introducing its first Kei-class electric vehicle, the recently revealed BYD Racco — if it’s...
Ford Ranger and Everest models lose bi-turbo diesel engine
Ford New Zealand has announced the popular 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel four-cylinder engine will no longer be available in the Ranger and Everest line-ups. In a move that’s said to “optimise” Ford’s local ute and SUV offerings, the bi-turbo will be dropped in favour of a 2.0-litre single turbo diesel engine. “By focusing on the newly updated 2.0L turbo diesel and expanding the availability of our popular 3.0L V6, we're giving customers more access to the power, torque, and refinement...
Read moreDetailsBYD claims price parity with $29,990 Atto 1
BYD has announced pricing for three new models bound for New Zealand, with the compact Atto 1 Essential achieving what...
Bruce McLaren’s Auckland gravesite vandalised in repeat attacks
The gravesite of New Zealand motorsport icon Bruce McLaren has fallen victim to a series of vandalism attacks. The repeat...
Priceless movie car collection heads to auction as museum liquidates stock
An incredible collection of vehicles that have graced the silver screen in the world’s biggest movies is heading to auction. ...
Bentley reveals details of its upcoming electric SUV
Bentley has announced more details of its first all-electric SUV, as well as giving us the first official glimpse of...
Bentley teases hardcore ‘Supersports’ Continental GT
Bentley Motors is resurrecting its iconic Supersports badge, with a hardcore new Continental GT model. Few details of this upcoming...
Updated Bullet 650 headlines Royal Enfield’s EICMA unveilings
Royal Enfield has celebrated its 125 anniversary by unveiling a handful of new two-wheeled offerings at EICMA 2025. Headlining these...
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