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 Bulls seat, Isack Hadjar stepping up to partner Max Verstappen, and Yuki Tsunoda moving into a reserve role after losing his place on the grid. The announcement finalises the last remaining vacancies for...
Read moreDetailsRimac 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...
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. Surpassing the previous record of 1,327 set in 2024, Lexus finished November with 1,352 vehicles sold. At this figure year-to-date, Lexus has reportedly cemented itself as New Zealand’s second-favourite manufacturer in the luxury segment. Speaking on this achievement, Lexus New Zealand Vice President Andrew Davis attributes it to the “trust” Kiwis have in the brand. “This has been a...
Read moreDetailsAudi adds more button in early update for key models
Audi is giving five of its models a significant refresh, with hardware, software and comfort upgrades coming to the A5,...
Verstappen claims F1 victory in Qatar as Lawson manages points finish
Max Verstappen has pulled off yet another upset in the 2025 F1 season, beating both McLarens after starting from third...
New-vehicle sales rebound in November
New-vehicle sales rose in November, delivering a welcome lift to the market after a quieter first half of the year....
Electric Mahindra XEV 9S seven-seat SUV revealed, NZ arrival possible
Mahindra has pulled the covers off the XEV 9S, a model it’s touting as India’s first genuine electric seven-seat SUV....
New Subaru Outback unveiled with boxy styling and Wilderness sub-brand
Subaru has revealed the seventh-generation Outback, which looks to be more rugged than ever before. Aside from the new styling,...
MG 2 EV to rival BYD Atto 1 all but confirmed by UK boss
An all-electric MG 2 hatchback has all but been confirmed by MG Motor’s UK boss David Allison. Speaking in an...
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