It’s official! Lawson back to VCARB
Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson will return to Red Bull's junior team, Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, from the 2025 Japan Grand Prix, Oracle Red Bull Racing has confirmed. The announcement follows earlier reports from Dutch media suggesting the move was imminent. Lawson, who joined Red Bull Racing at the...
Read moreDetailsCupra’s new Formentor and Leon Sports Tourer have arrived in NZ
Cupra NZ is in the middle of a brand re-set here as it establishes a larger retail foot print and...
IM not confirmed for NZ; ZS EV replacement also on hold
MG's premium sibling, IM Motors, is set to launch into the Australian market at next week's Melbourne Motor Show, but...
Suzuki tops Canstar Blue customer satisfaction awards again
Suzuki has once again proven itself a Kiwi favourite, clinching the 2025 Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction New Car Award—its third...
Nissan unveils new Leaf alongside next-gen tech
Nissan has pulled the covers off a few of its new models and outlined its plans for the next couple...
BYD confirms Sealion 5 for New Zealand
BYD has officially launched another model in the Sealion SUV range, with BYD New Zealand confirming it will be coming...
Aston Martin unveils the Vanquish Volante
Aston Martin has pulled the wraps off its most powerful and fastest convertible yet—the Vanquish Volante. Packing a twin-turbo 5.2-litre...
Kim Dotcom’s Ultra-Rare Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Heads to Auction at Webb’s
A 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG once owned by controversial internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom is set to turn heads when it crosses the block at Webb’s Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia auction this April. With only 100 coupés ever built—and just 40 of those in right-hand drive—this exclusive model is a standout for Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts worldwide. Webb’s has placed an estimate of NZD $550,000–$700,000 on the car, reflecting its scarce availability and notable provenance. We assume these make go...
Read moreDetailsEnd of the road for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatchback has reached the end of the line, with the brand confirming that the current generation will...
Mini Aceman: The Mini in-betweener – First Drive
The latest member of the Mini family, the electric-only Aceman five-door urban crossover sits in the space created by the...
1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith claims ‘Best in Show’ at inaugural Ayrburn Classic in Queenstown
A brand-new motoring festival has cruised into Queenstown’s event calendar with style, as the Ayrburn Classic made a roaring debut...
2025 Lexus RX and NX SUVs gain plug-in hybrid models and Black Line special edition
Lexus New Zealand has bolstered its luxury SUV line-up, adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants to its popular RX...
Volkswagen to adopt ‘self charging’ hybrid tech
Volkswagen is gearing up to introduce a full-hybrid powertrain for the first time, with the second-gen T-Roc set to debut...
Liam Lawson – the struggle continues
Liam Lawson had a tough qualifying session at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai and his fortunes never improved during...
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