Motoring

Car importers stuck with excess EVs, weak demand

Sales have dried up, and prices are dropping - but pure petrol vehicles are "likely to become rare".

The Lexus NX450h+ Is A Good EV Alternative, For A Price

At more than $62,000, the Lexus NX450h+ isn’t cheap, but it has a lot of merits that make it a likable luxury crossover.

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell shades Leclerc in FP3 as Bearman crashes

Mercedes' George Russell set the pace with a 1m42.514s, 0.013s clear of Charles Leclerc

The Honda GB350C Finally Gets A Release Date, As Well as Pricing

Team Red's latest addition to the GB350 line will come in two ultra-classic colorways.

7 amazing motorhome makeovers before and after they were completed

From DIY RV renovations to commericial van conversions, we've rounded up the best motorhome makeovers before and after pictures.

Next-Generation BMW X5: Everything We Know

A brand-new X5 is just a few years away. Here's what we know.

Car dealership Armstrong’s confirms NZTA privacy breach at Christchurch branch

Car dealership confirms employee accessed information for personal reasons.

We Could Have Safer E-Bike Battery Standards, But Ted Cruz Says No

Apparently, his problem with the bipartisan legislation relates to gas stoves, somehow?

A review of a Volkswagen California Ocean campervan for a family holiday

Easy, enjoyable and stress-free. You couldn't ask for a better holiday.

Tesla truck fire in California took 190,000 litres of water, and an aircraft to extinguish

It took thousands of litres of water to ensure the wreckage was safe.

The Doge Durango Hellcat Is Back for 2025 With a Big Discount

Dodge is already offering up to $7,100 off a new Durango Hellcat for the 2025 model.

The most surprising cars ever made

The cars unlike anything their maker – sometimes any maker – had created before. Richard Bremner reviews the good, the bad and the ugly cars that were just plain different

Transport minister pushed ahead with weaker tailpipe standards to meet car industry's deadline

Environment officials tried to warn Cabinet the move risked blowing NZ's climate targets - but were told they were too late.

Fiat stops production of the electric 500

The Mirafiori plant near Turin (Italy) will no longer produce the Fiat 500e (electric). At least for a month. This pause is linked to a drop in demand. A hybrid version of the model is currently being developed. Sales of electric cars, except in a few countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands, are more than at a standstill. Due to the “serious difficulties” of the electric car market, the Fiat plant in Mirafiori will no longer produce the...

The story of the Ford Capri

Tesla Model Y, Model 3 With $0 Down Is The Hottest EV Deal This Month

These are arguably some of the best financing offers on the Model 3 and Model Y we've ever seen.

22 classic cars used as hearses

Hyundai Ioniq 9 due in 2025 with 349-mile range and up to 641bhp

BMW Shakes Up Its Design Team

Design boss Domagoj Dukec moves to Rolls-Royce.

The 2025 Subaru BRZ Is More Expensive for No Real Reason

The price increase comes amid plunging sales for the sports car.

Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi: Is This It?

The bright yellow two-door allegedly has a Cybertruck-like rear light strip.

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Leclerc beats Piastri to pole, Norris only 17th

Leclerc claims fourth consecutive Baku pole for Ferrari while title contender Norris is set for a comeback race

The 20 Rarest Sports Cars Ever Made

Some cars are about more than just function–they’re pieces of art, design marvels, and technological feats. The rarest sports cars are the pinnacle of craftsmanship and exclusivity much out of reach of the ordinary person, but admired from afar. Here are 20 of the rarest and most coveted sports cars ever made.

WEC Fuji: Porsche pips Toyota in red-flagged opening practice

Porsche fastest as WEC's penultimate round gets under way in Japan

Pininfarina Battista: Five reasons why we love it... and five why we loathe it

Jeep Is Desperate For A Turnaround

Stellantis dealers are pissed about the automaker's failure to keep pace with the industry. Jeep's CEO has a plan to tackle that.

29 sexy cars for the masses

Suzuki Katana Gets Bold New Colors, Little Else

If you like your rides blue or silver, then this one’s for you.

This Tesla Model Y Clone From Nio Might Be Even Better

The Onvo L60 has a 900-volt platform, better efficiency and it’s more affordable than Tesla’s Model Y.

Yamaha Might Be Killing Its MotoGP Engine, Will The R1's Engine Be Next

Is the street crossplane next?

Tesla Model 3 Performance Holds Its Own Racing BMW M3 CS, Mercedes C63 PHEV

The Tesla is the cheapest out of the three cars and the quickest to accelerate without using launch control.

Ben Hunt: Newey grounded by Red Bull after Aston Martin unveiling

The fallout from Adrian Newey's unveiling at Aston Martin continues, as the design chief is taken off Red Bull's travel plans

Ferrari bracing for 'race of survival' after tough Fuji qualifying - Giovinazzi

Ferrari facing a repeat of its Fuji struggles this year after showing a lack of pace in qualifying

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12 cars that saved their makers

Triumph Celebrates 50 Years of Evel Knievel’s “Rocket Jump” with Customized Motorcycles

Triumph Motorcycles celebrated the 50th anniversary of Evel Knievel's iconic "Rocket Jump" with a series of customized motorcycles.

15 awful car names

Locals fury at plans to build one of Europe's biggest car graveyards

Residents of a rural village have blasted plans to triple the size of a nearby car recycling plant to make it one of the biggest in Europe.

38 times small classics rocked

Modernise your motorhome with these 29 creative ideas

Here's how to revamp your RV with clever ideas to make your tiny home on wheels a practical pleasure on the road

25 exciting classic cars for sale this month

Nissan Z 'Warrior' Trademark Hints at an Off-Road Sports Car

The company has been open about wanting to expand the Warrior line in Australia.

The Mercedes-AMG C63 Is Heavily Discounted in Germany

It now costs about as much as a BMW M3 xDrive.

New Tesla Model 3 Blows Past EPA Estimate In Range Test

It also goes way, way further than the previous-generation Model 3.

Three injured Wellington collision

Emergency services were called to the scene at Karo Drive and Willis Street around 10:40pm.

Rivian's Decision Not To Copy Tesla's Homework Was 'Very Intentional'

CEO RJ Scaringe said that the automaker purposefully avoided copying Tesla's successful strategy to launch a mass-market EV.

Does Britain's first AI crossing for cyclists REALLY work?

Britain's first AI crossing aimed at giving priority to cyclists over cars was piloted this week, and locals have already given their verdict on it - and it's not looking too positive.

2024 Kia EV9 Fast Charging Test: Now That's Quick

A peak charging rate of 216 kW made for a speedy pit stop in our Kia EV9 tester.

Instagram's Wealth Obsession Is Killing Car Culture

It's a disservice to enthusiasts and the cars themselves. Stop it.

Two Tesla Cybertrucks Drove 11,000 Miles From Florida To Arctic Ocean And Back

No generators were involved in the trek, and–better yet–six new Tesla Level 2 chargers were installed on Canada’s Dempster Highway.