Updated Corvette debuts with Stringray R launch edition
To mark the arrival of the Model Year 2026 Corvette, GMSV will offer 50 examples of a limited Corvette Stingray R launch edition. The limited production run pays homage to Corvette’s racing heritage. This model does not officially form part of the MY26 Corvette line-up; it is a limited-run, special edition...
Read moreDetailsSuzuki adds to its GSX-8 line-up with retro twins
Suzuki has launched two new models that use its 800cc platform. Known as the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT, they combine retro...
Porsche previews all-electric Cayenne
Porsche has offered an early glimpse of its upcoming all-electric Cayenne SUV, showcasing the vehicle’s performance and everyday practicality ahead...
Plans for the future of Western Springs are in disarray
Plans to transform Western Springs into a privately funded football venue have been scrapped, leaving the site in limbo. The...
Bentley imagines an electric future with EXP 15
Bentley Motors has unveiled the EXP 15, a design vision that encapsulates the brand’s future while also referencing its Grand...
Next Lamborghini Urus will stay hybrid as EV is delayed
Lambo’s CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, said the Lanzador EV will probably also be delayed. Urus will retain a PHEV powertrain for...
New country manager appointed for GWM New Zealand
GWM has appointed Cameron Thomas as its new Country Manager for New Zealand, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to local leadership...
Triumph expands its Scrambler 400 range
Triumph Motorcycles is expanding its 400cc range with the addition of the Scrambler 400 XC. this is essentially a more serious version of the Scrambler 400 X, adding even more off-road focus. The XC model is distinguished by its side-laced spoked wheels on lightweight aluminium rims. The front measures 19 inches in diameter, the rear 17 inches. In addition to its rugged wheel set-up, it features a colour-coded high-level mudguard and flyscreen, handguards, an aluminium sump guard, and engine...
Read moreDetailsKiwis on top of the world
Scott Dixon’s fuel saving ability combined with a rare mistake by Alex Palou led to another win at the mid-Ohio...
Mazda6e debuts in EuropeÂ
Mazda has officially released its second full EV (after MX-30), the Mazda6e. It is essentially the export version of Changan...
MG pivots to hybrid-first strategy in NZ
MG Motor has announced a shift in strategy for the New Zealand market, placing hybrid technology at the centre of...
MG launches all-electric MGS5 in NZ – quietly
MG Motor New Zealand has quietly added a new all-electric SUV to its lineup, with the MGS5 EV now appearing...
Paddon wins Rally Queensland after strong European campaign
Hayden Paddon has taken out Rally Queensland, round 3 of the Australian Rally Championship. It caps off a busy international...
Another all-black Land Rover emerges
Following on from the recent release of the RR Sport SV Black, there’s a similar Defender Octa model. This darkened...
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