BYD readies smaller Shark ute for South America – and possibly beyond
BYD is preparing to expand its ute lineup, with a second, smaller pickup spotted testing in South America. Positioned beneath the Shark 6, the new model, widely referred to as the “Baby Shark”, adopts more car-like proportions and a unibody platform, putting it squarely in competition with compact South American...
Read moreDetailsIs Toyota inching closer to a full return to F1?
- Toyota becomes Haas F1 title sponsor for 2026 Toyota’s growing involvement in Formula One has taken a major step...
Kia teases electric grand tourer. Is it a new Stinger?
Kia appears to be gearing up for the reveal of a new electric grand tourer concept, with fresh teaser images...
JAS Tensei is the new old NSX
Italian design house Pininfarina and long-time racing specialist JAS Motorsport have teamed up to resurrect the first-generation Honda NSX, revealing...
MG QS earns 5-star ANCAP rating
MG’s first seven-seat SUV for New Zealand, the new MG QS, has scored a full 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Now...
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...
The 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 the brand’s first model to top one million sales. The design study channels the spirit of the 1960s original without ‘slipping into retro pastiche’, and hints at future design thinking from the Czech marque. Created by exterior designer Martin Paclt, the concept is said to apply Škoda’s Modern Solid design language to the familiar silhouette of the classic 100....
Read moreDetailsAston 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...
Ultra-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...
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