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110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 Orewa to Warkworth to ‘unlock economic growth’
'Moving people and freight quickly and safely between regions' is the aim.
Skoda Scala and Kamiq NZ updates: the eyes have it (but a new engine too)
Skoda's baby hatch and SUV duo are looking a bit sharper now.
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Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.
For the car enthusiast
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.
More car news
Cadillac: why it's the right time for right-hand drive (and why petrol would be wrong)
US luxury maker is determined to become global, and markets like NZ are key to the plan.
Volkswagen ID.5 Pro+ long term review: you're the voice
Can we learn to live in a cabin with no buttons?
Suzuki Jimny Sierra long term test: hot child in the city
The Jimny isn't designed for the city, but we're not surprised it's popular as a town car.
Paralympics: Taylor wins New Zealand’s first medal of Games
Kiwi made a scintillating start in the gold medal race.
Porsche 911 Turbo Puma celebration sneakers: if the shoe fits
Limited-edition sneakers celebrate two very specific classic 911 Turbo models.
Ultimate hybrid guide: New Honda HR-V and NZ's first full-hybrid ute
Complete buying guide to petrol-electric models in NZ, ordered by price.
Petrol cars could be hit with road user charges from 2027
New plan moves all light vehicles to the RUC system and away from fuel tax.
Meet the Skoda Superb wagon that's as fast as an Audi RS
Super-fast Superb wagon is a nod to 'sleeper car' culture.
Fuel taxes could be gone by 2027, tolls coming for new roads
The days of paying more than 75c in tax for every litre of fuel might be coming to an end.
Designer behind Ford GT named Blue Oval's global design boss
Todd Willing's portfolio boasts some of Ford's most influential models.
Gunther Werks GWR is a stylish, featherweight Porsche 911 build
Reimagined 911 steps into the limelight, and it's clear that it's no ordinary restomod.
Watch: five-year-old kid exceeds 300km/h in a Lamborghini Revuelto
Baby seat and extended pedals helped Zayn Sofuoglu hit warp speed in the new supercar.
BYD shows off new Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch ahead of launch
Scaled-back version of the dramatic Ocean-M concept is going into production.
Aston Martin Vanquish: new V12 soundtrack teased ahead of debut
Expectations are high for a significant power boost to the tune of 614kW.
Supercars of the Decades, 1990s: McLaren F1
To many, the 1992 McLaren F1 remains the greatest supercar ever made.
New Cupra Terramar hybrid SUV primed for September launch
Cupra has teased a 'next generation e-Hybrid technology' for its new SUV.
Watch: 'The Grand Tour' finale's emotional first trailer
Two decades of iconic car television are coming to an end.
The wait is over: McLaren 750S gets hot new colour options for 2025
Extra personalisation and new option packs from McLaren Special Operations (MSO).
The most popular cars in video games aren't what you'd think
The connection between gamers and cars is stronger than ever.
2024 Honda HR-V first drive: well worth the wait
After a brief hiatus from NZ, Honda's popular small SUV is back and better than ever.
What are NZ's 3 most popular medium SUVs?
We take a look at the 3 most popular vehicles in one of the biggest-selling segments.
Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ refresh: what to expect in 2025
An odd Model Y clad in camo has reignited speculation about an imminent refresh.
Ford shifts focus to hybrids amid EV slowdown
The Blue Oval has become the latest carmaker to pivot to hybrids as the EV market slows.
Audi RS in the snow: EV versus ICE
We put a bunch of petrol and electric RS Audis through their paces at Cardrona.
Xiaomi's first electric SUV tipped for October launch
The Chinese tech giant looks set to reveal its second EV.
Fieldays 2024: Piopio dairy farmer wins Isuzu D-Max
Daniel Neil thought it was a joke, but he really had won a brand new D-Max ute.
Porsche delivers bespoke 993 Speedster to ardent collector
Better late than never? Porsche never offered a Speedster version of the 993. Until now.
The 3 most popular medium SUVs in New Zealand
We take a look at the three best-selling vehicles in the popular medium SUV segment.
Government unveils $1.3-billion road safety blitz targeting dangerous drivers
The massive investment is a bid to curb NZ's alarming road toll.
Youth road deaths: AA calls for driver licensing changes to address high toll
Research comparing NZ to other countries shows the flaws in our driver training.
Steve McQueen's 'Le Mans' Porsche set to shatter auction records
The classic 917K raced by the actor was also owned by Jerry Seinfeld.
Luftgekühlt 10: where classic Porsches and movies collide
Like classic Porsches and Hollywood movies? Well then this unique event might be for you.
Ford Probe I Ghia concept car destroyed in Pebble Beach fire
The one-of-a-kind Ford was reduced to ash after the truck transporting it caught fire.
Rolls-Royce unveils Phantom Scintilla private collection
The company pays tribute to its iconic bonnet emblem with a very limited edition.
The biggest, baddest GMC SUV has been refreshed. And is heading here
The GMC Yukon has a fresh new look for 2025, which is exactly when it's heading our way.
Toyota Hilux hybrid first drive: is Toyota keeping it real?
Toyota's latest hybrid has the potential to annoy two very different groups of people...
Supercars of the Decades, 1980s: Ferrari F40
Ferrari's mighty F40 ruled the supercar scene in the 1980s.
Rimac Nevera R unleashed: world's quickest EV gets even quicker
The 'more aggressive and track-focused' R will hit 300km/h in just over 8 seconds.
Opulent Velocity: Cadillac unveils new luxury performance concept
The US luxury brand's latest concept is a high-tech vision of its luxurious future.
Toyota set to uncage a beastly turbocharged 2.0-litre engine
Rumours in Japan suggest this powerhouse could deliver 441kW and power a new MR2.