All-new Nissan Navara breaks cover in Adelaide
Nissan has pulled the covers off the all-new Navara at the global launch in Adelaide this evening. Set to hit showroom floors across New Zealand in early 2026, this new model will arrive on the 40th anniversary of the Navara. Built on an Alliance Platform (Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance), this new Navara...
Read moreDetailsNew Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior Concept ups the ante again
Nissan Australia has wasted no time in getting their friends at Premcar working on a rugged version of the all-new...
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...
Toyota 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) investment toward hybrid development. The Japanese brand cites weakening demand for electric vehicles as the main reason. At a recent earnings call, Subaru president Atsushi Osaki said the company would reconsider the ¥1.5 trillion committed to future electrification, despite already having invested ¥300 billion (around NZ$3.4 billion). “Given the increasing demand for hybrids and the reappraisal of internal combustion...
Read moreDetailsVolkswagen 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...
Government 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...
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