Ducati Renews its V2 for Panagale and Streetfighter
Ducati has shown off its new twin-cylinder sports bikes, unveiling the latest Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2. The former is essentially the replacement for the Panigale 959 and SuperSport 950 and 950S. They are naturally the lightest yet. Ducati says they are both optimised for use on road and track....
Read moreSmart is Working on its #6 Hatchback
Smart is adding its first hatchback, #6, to join its three-model SUV range. Replacements for the ForTwo (#2) and ForFour...
Five-Seat Toyota Land Cruiser Prado On The Way
Those who have already checked out the new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado at their local Toyota dealership may have gotten...
New Kawasaki Z900 is A Complete Makeover
There's lots of new stuff for what was already a rather desirable naked middleweight neo-retro bike. It's virtually a new...
Volkswagen Carries Through On Factory Closure Threats
Volkswagen, one of the world’s biggest car makers, is planning to shut three factories in Germany. It may also have...
Kia Sportage Updated with Chunky EV Look and Revised Hybrid Powertrain
This is what one of the UK’s big-selling SUVs, Kia Sportage, will look like when the facelifted variant goes on...
Joint McLaren Ownership by Middle East Firms?
McLaren Automotive may soon be sold to CYVN Holdings, an Abu Dhabi-based company that promises a fresh cash injection for...
Royal Enfield Plugs In
Indian powerhouse Royal Enfield has not only introduced a pair of new bikes (C6 and S6) but also a new brand, in its Fly Flea electric subsidiary. The company will produce two-wheeled electric mobility solutions mainly for city and surrounds. The C6 is a city bike while the S6 (for Scrambler) features light off-road ability. Both are fully electric offerings, though the firm has not yet revealed battery size, motor power or, critically, range. Both will go on sale...
Read moreNZ Autocar November 2024 issue is on sale now
In November's issue, we explore Kia's leap into the ute market, check out Porsche's latest shooting brake tourer, compare highly...
Limited luxury for Subaru Forester
There is a new Subaru Forester on the horizon, though it’s still a way off yet for us in NZ....
More Sports Cars Coming from Toyota
Toyota has dropped the strongest hint yet that it is preparing to revive the MR2 and Celica. It is also...
Suzuki Reveals its First EV
Suzuki is late to electric power, amongst the last to reveal its first non-ICE vehicle. To be known as e...
What next? A Fully Electric Ford Ranger?
Why yes, as it happens, and it could come hot on the heels of the Ranger PHEV that's due here...
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The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust is running a lottery with five prizes of JDM hero cars. Each ticket costs $100,...