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Cancer Society’s Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari attracts 250 riders for this weekend’s event

They’ll be covering the 250km from Christchurch to Hokitika - on 50cc mopeds.

The eight key changes Ferrari has made to its F1 car for Imola

Ferrari used a filming day at Fiorano last week to test out the update package it will deploy at Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend.

Xiaomi Already Has a Tesla Model Y Fighter In The Works: Report

Just a month after launching the wildly successful SU7, Xiaomi is already developing a new EV to take on the Tesla Model Y.

Auckland Transport delays CBD overnight parking charge changes

AT revealed it plan to change for weekend, public holidays, overnight parking on Sunday.

The 2024 Yenko Corvette Shreds Tires With 1,000-HP Twin-Turbo V-8

Specialty Vehicle Engineering is only building 10 examples for 2024.

State Highway 3 near Awakino partly blocked by large slip

Road users are advised to follow directions from traffic controllers on-site.

UK Plans To Ban Gas Motorcycles Aren't New, But There's More To It

The Department For Transport sought public comment on a potential ICE motorbike ban in 2022. It's 2024. Where did all the comments go?

Mercedes-AMG G63

The iconic G-Class silhouette shrouds a wholesale update that now makes the mighty and capable G63 a proper super SUV

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

Everything you need to know about the Gucci Cruise 2025 show

Here's everything you need to know

IndyCar confirms new hybrid engine race debut for Mid-Ohio

The IndyCar Series has announced its new hybrid era will be rolled out for the ninth points-paying round of the 2024 season at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in July.

34 uses of the Buick V6

The Six-Cylinder G-Class Isn't for Enthusiasts

The new base G-Wagen is better without a V-8. But for the diehards, it might not be as appealing.

Nostalgia: did you know these things about Knight Rider?

120 years of Rolls-Royce

Revealed: The roads set to be prioritised under Govt plan

The programme will sit alongside Roads of National Significance.

Vintage Pictures Reveal The Amazing Story Of America's Love Affair With The Car

Drive into the past with these photos of America's old highways.

From carriages to Airstreams: how RVs have changed through the years

Hit the open road with these gorgeous early trailers, prototype RVs and the world's oldest motorhomes from yesteryear, from traditional vardos to iconic Airstreams.

Subaru Is Teaming Up With Toyota On 3 More Electric SUVs

Three more electric Subies should hit the market by 2026. The company says four in-house-developed EVs will arrive by 2028.

The BMW 7 Series Plug-In Hybrid Can't Beat The EV

BMW's newest 7 Series is a fantastic car, but the plug-in hybrid drivetrain isn’t up to snuff.

Porsche 911: Hybrid version to mark a new era for the iconic sports car

On May 28th, a new era for the Porsche 911 will begin! The brand plans to debut its first hybrid model, embracing the modern market trend for this iconic sports car.

Fiat 500 Hybrid

Mild hybrid power gives Fiat's core model a chance to outlive its famous 1950s forebear

This Is The World’s Largest Three-Wheeler Collections And It's Wild

Discovering the collection is just half the fun.

Review: is the Tesla Model S Plaid a true performance EV?

Ford Lost Over $100,000 Per EV In Q1. Now It’s Reportedly Cutting Battery Orders

The maker of the Mustang Mach-E is expecting its EV business to lose up to $5.5 billion this year.

The best club jams of the '90s

It is easy to get nostalgic about a lot of different things from the '90s, but the music, specifically of the Eurodance genre, was exceptional. Here are 20 of the best club jams from 1990 to 1999.

The New Kia EV6 Gets a Bigger Battery

There are changes inside and out for the futuristic-looking electric crossover.

The Electric Mercedes G-Wagen Is The Best One

The clumsily named G 580 With EQ Technology is even better off-road than its gas-powered sibling. Plus you can wheel in total silence.

Frustration mounts as Northlanders tire of prolonged Brynderwyns closures and delays

Calls for compensation as frustration grows.

Paekākāriki car racer Wayne Moore heading to Nürburgring for 30th race

Wayne Moore will compete in his 30th race at the Nürburgring.

Every Chrysler letter-series car

Axe to grind: 25 famous guitars and their rock star owners

Ever since Chuck Berry hot-wired the "jump blues" sound in the 1950s, the electric guitar has been the soul of rock-and-roll. The plugged-in, amplified twang and squeal sounded like noise to adults, but for kids all over the world, it was the sound of rebellion.

Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid

Seventh-generation California also gets car underpinnings, interior improvements and new technology

Police could get Ghostbusters-style backpacks that stop e-bikes

Who you gonna call? Well, UK police of course, as long as they're fitted with their new Ghostbusters-inspired backpacks.

$59,990 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Has 'Serious Performance On Dirt Roads'

This Mach-E variant has taller suspension and rally tires, and Ford says it can go sideways around a gravel road.

Tesla is sued over emissions from its California plant

Tesla has been sued by an environmental justice non-profit on Monday. The Environmental Democracy Project accused the company of violating the federal Clean Air Act out of its Fremont plant.

Jaguar's New Electric GT Will Start at Over $125,000

A concept previewing the new model debuts in the US later this year.

The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Is Cheaper Than Last Year's Model

The base price is now $49,365 thanks to a new entry-level trim. Step up to the SX Prestige model and you'll be paying $54,465.

The Auckland road painting blunder that left campaigner 'extremely dumbfounded'

Road safety campaigner Geoff Upson's video of the fiasco has gone viral with millions of views.

Ola Electric’s Motorcycle Patents Have a Few Company Firsts

We saw cool prototypes from the manufacturer last year, but these designs fill a commuter-shaped hole in its lineup.

2025 Kia EV3: Everything We Know – Price, Range, Specs & More

Here’s everything we know about what’s expected to become one of the most popular electric crossovers.

Arai’s New XD-5 Can Become Three Different Helmets

Arai says it represents the very best the brand has to offer when it comes to ADV-focused comfort and safety.

Photos Of The 25 Rarest Cars In The World

Dive into the elite realm of the world's rarest cars. From limited-edition masterpieces to one-of-a-kind marvels, discover the captivating stories behind these rare gems. Unearth the extraordinary engineering, exquisite designs, and unparalleled craftsmanship that make these cars true works of art.

Ferrari SF90 XX and Spider review

Ferrari piles on the downforce for its first road-legal, special-series XX model

What Else Should Sea-Doo's 325 Horsepower Engine Go Into?

So many possibilities come to mind.

Rainey’s Ride To The Races Returns

A day full of riding bikes and mingling with some of the biggest names in motorcycle racing.

The 40 electric cars with the biggest batteries

New Vauxhall Frontera EV brings seven seats and 248-mile range

Pure-EV and mild-hybrid options for Crossland's larger successor; EV could become UK's cheapest electric SUV

Indy 500: Schedule and how to watch IndyCar’s biggest race in 2024

The Indianapolis 500 is finally here and will host round five of the 2024 IndyCar Series, so this is how and when you can watch all of the action.

Two Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ns Overtake Dozens of Cars at Nürburgring

The hot EVs perform intense back-to-back laps of the Nordschleife.