Nearly half of retested drivers fail amid alleged VTNZ licensing scandal
A major licensing scandal centred on VTNZ Highbrook has seen nearly half of the affected drivers fail compulsory retests, following allegations that testing officers accepted bribes to pass applicants. Police have now stepped back from the case, with the Serious Fraud Office taking over the investigation. The NZ Herald has...
Read moreDetailsThe six-figure classics heading to auction at the upcoming Ayrburn Classic
Sunday Drive is hosting an auction at this year’s Ayburn Classic, and as you can imagine the precious metal going...
Skoda reimagines the past with bold all-electric 100 concept
Skoda has revived one of its historic nameplates, unveiling a striking all-electric reinterpretation of the Skoda 100. The original was...
Aston Martin Works restores £900 DB5 to its former glory
A Welshman’s long-held dream has come full circle, with Aston Martin Works completing a full restoration of a DB5 bought...
Entry-level Kia EV2 to be unveiled early 2026
Kia’s all-new EV2 hatch will be unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show on January 9, 2026. Set to go up...
It’s back: Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet shown testing in Austria
Mercedes-Benz is bringing back the drop-top version of its G-Class off-road SUV, and we’re absolutely here for it. According to...
Confirmed! Lawson locked in for 2026 as Red Bull promotes Hadjar and Tsunoda moves to reserve role
Red Bull has confirmed a full reshuffle of its Formula 1 driver structure for 2026, with Liam Lawson securing his Racing...
Rimac owner to launch self-driving robotaxis in Europe next year
Best known for his involvement in developing some of the most extreme hypercars of late, Mate Rimac is no stranger to emerging technology in the automotive space. Despite this reputation, Rimac’s latest project has nothing to do with performance, and instead involves self-driving electric robotaxis. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRmGO0vjOBF/ Similar to what we’ve seen in California with Waymo, Verne looks to become a transport solution for cities, without relying on human drivers. Unlike Waymo, which uses Jaguar I-Pace SUVs, Verne has developed...
Read moreDetailsUltra-rare Fiat 600 Multipla headlines local classic car auction
When the word “Multipla” is said, most think of the rather interesting looking compact MPV produced by Fiat between 1998...
Is safety tech causing new car prices to rise significantly?
A looming hearing in Washington could shape the future of mandatory safety tech in the United States, with a Senate...
Toyota teases all-new GR GT supercar ahead of unveiling
Despite being one of the biggest automakers in the world, Toyota has a strange history when it comes to supercars. ...
Report: Lawson stays on the F1 grid for 2026 as Red Bull promotes Hadjar
Liam Lawson will remain a full-time Formula One driver in 2026, with highly reliable Dutch journalist Erik van Haren reporting...
Lotus announces plans for 710kW plug-in hybrid SUV
Despite previously committing to an exclusively electric future, Lotus has now revealed plans to build a slew of plug-in hybrid...
Lexus New Zealand sales hit record high
Lexus New Zealand has hit an annual sales record with one month still to go in 2025, the brand reports. ...
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