6+ hour, 15+ min ago   (961+ words) There are few things more predictable on a New Zealand motorway than this sequence of events: Traffic slows, Brake lights multiply like rabbits, Everyone groans. You assume there’s been an apocalypse involving three trucks, a helicopter and possibly Godzilla, then…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (509+ words) If you’ve been waiting for a SUV that doesn’t compromise on performance, well Mercedes-AMG has just dropped something seriously special. The new Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 4MATIC+ SUV and Coupé have officially arrived in New Zealand, and they’re ready to redefine what a…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (445+ words) Polestar has renewed its partnership with Melbourne Football Club’s AFLW programme, returning as Co-Principal Partner and Official Automotive Partner for the 2026 season. The Swedish electric vehicle brand first joined the club ahead of the 2025 AFLW campaign, making it the first…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (493+ words) Electric vehicles already have a natural advantage when it comes to refinement. Without a combustion engine, the cabin is quieter and smoother by default. Škoda’s new Peaq electric SUV takes that foundation and builds something more deliberate around it: an…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (439+ words) Fortescue is moving its ambitious diesel phase-out from planning into practice. The Australian iron ore giant has been trialling prototype electric mining machines built by Chinese manufacturer XCMG, including a 150-tonne battery-powered water truck, electric dozers, wheel loaders, and graders,…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (511+ words) Bugatti has built its last W16 Mistral. The 99th and final example has rolled out of the atelier in Molsheim, bringing to a close not just a model line but an entire engine era. The W16 (a quad-turbocharged, 16-cylinder unit that has defined…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (470+ words) The colour palette is particularly noteworthy, with 13 different variants available, ranging from solid hues to striking two-tone combinations. Our Fuji Sunset Red (a subtly browner iteration of traditional red) paired with a blacked-out roof, exemplifies how Nissan has elevated the…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (443+ words) Thursday, 23 July 2026, and we’re back with another instalment of Cardle of the Day — the series where we work through each morning’s puzzle at cardle.uk and then spend a little time with whatever car the game has decided to throw…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (231+ words) There’s something magical about the intersection of nostalgia and innovation, and Nissan’s latest venture perfectly captures that lightning-in-a-bottle moment. The NISMO Pit, launching during the Tokyo E-Prix on July 25, 2026, it’s a full-throttle celebration of the rebellious spirit that defined Japan’s…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (71+ words) Tag: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Tarmac Life Tag: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra The innovative Galaxy Z8 series (the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Flip8, and Z Fold8) Samsung recently invited us to a behind-the-scenes look at their latest evolution in mobile and wearable technology. If the…...