Average speed ‘safety’ cameras go live soon
In order to catch more heinous criminals out on the road, the NZTA’s new average speed safety cameras are set to go live from December. The revenue collecting arm of the agency is alerting people to look out for this sign (above). It says; ‘these signs will be before the...
Read moreDetailsToyota to extend model lifecycles to nine years?
Toyota is reportedly preparing to extend the lifespan of its core models to around nine years, signalling a major shift...
Leapmotor A10 small electric SUV set to debut soon
Leapmotor has released the first images of its upcoming A10 compact electric SUV. The teaser images were posted on Chinese...
MG’s larger S6 EV SUV debuts. Will it come to NZ?
MG has revealed its new S6 electric SUV in the UK. The MGS6 continues the brand’s push into larger, more...
Mercedes-AMG to cut some four-cylinder models because of noise regs?
A selection of four-cylinder Mercedes-AMG models is reportedly headed for the chopping block as the brand prepares for incoming European Union...
Subaru scales back EV push, redirects ¥1.5 trillion to hybrids
Subaru is reassessing its EV ambitions, opting to shift a large portion of its planned ¥1.5 trillion (about NZ$17.1 billion)...
Volkswagen previews T-Roc R
Volkswagen has offered an early look at the next T-Roc R, the brand’s hot compact SUV, and its upgraded powertrain...
BAIC is the next Chinese brand coming to NZ
Armstrong’s Automotive Group is expanding its brand portfolio, confirming it will introduce BAIC, a Chinese SUV specialist, to New Zealand from early 2026. BAIC will launch locally with two core models: the compact X55 and the medium-sized B30. Both will arrive in the first quarter of 2026, with more BAIC vehicles to follow as the brand ramps up its presence. Initially, BAIC vehicles will be sold through Armstrong’s outlets in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, before the network expands further. The...
Read moreDetailsGovernment slashes Clean Vehicle Standard fees
The Government is moving to drastically reduce Clean Vehicle Standard (CVS) charges for importers, a shift Transport Minister Chris Bishop says...
Chery fails to replicate Range Rover’s 999-step stair climb in viral video fail
A dramatic stunt attempt by Chinese carmaker Chery has gone viral after its Fulwin X3L SUV failed to climb the...
China proposes 0–100km/h acceleration cap for hi-po cars
China is considering a world-first regulation that could force high-performance cars—electric and petrol alike—to start up in a restricted acceleration...
Subaru’s BRZ STI Sport Type RA is not for NZ
Subaru has unveiled a more focussed BRZ in the STI Sport Type RA, a Japan-only special that pulls heavily from the...
666hp Bentley Supersports – devilishly awesome RWD Conti GT spawned
Bentley has pulled the covers off what it calls the most driver-focused Continental GT in history; a new Supersports that...
Liam Lawson’s Subaru funds more than 230 counselling sessions for Kiwi teens
Liam Lawson’s old Subaru Forester has done far more than find a new home; it’s set to fund over 230 counselling...
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