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Porsche NZ's factory developed celebration 911 GT3 features the signature of Sir Colin Giltrap
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (678+ words) Bespoke colour references NZ's first Porsche, and NZ's love of sailing. Just five examples of the 50th-anniversary GT3 Touring are being built, all identical - but also a quintet unlike any other 911 ever made. "Fifty years is a long time in any…...
Porsche 99X gets historic livery for Formula E finale
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (357+ words) London races close its career Porsche is sending the current 99X Electric into its final Formula E weekend dressed for the occasion. The car has been given a white-and-blue heritage livery for the two London races on 15 and 16 August 2026. Those races…...
Hyundai NOVA Lab finds up to 200 pre-prototype faults
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (368+ words) Digital testing starts before assembly Modern cars carry a bewildering amount of invisible traffic. Hundreds of electronic controllers can exchange thousands of signals, with each message helping to run everything from basic functions to advanced driver-assistance systems. Hyundai Motor and…...
Nissan Qashqai e-Power sets 1980 km Guinness world record
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (310+ words) Journey crossed Colombia on one tank A Nissan Qashqai e-Power has travelled 1,980 km through Colombia without stopping for fuel or external charging, earning a new Guinness World Records title in the process. The run began in Bogotá and finished on…...
JCB Hydromax sets new FIA World Land Speed Record for hydrogen
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (345+ words) This new mark was established after the vehicle, piloted by Land Speed Record legend Andy Green, completed two mandatory runs in opposite directions within a one-hour window, as required by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). On the first pass,…...
Smart #5 Brabus review: fast but not furious
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (1169+ words) The Smart brand, once synonymous with tiny quirky city cars, has been busy reinventing itself as of late. First came the #1 and #3 siblings in the small SUV segment (which, while small, were still a step or two above anything to…...
Bentley Torcal Curation Engine adds four cabin modes
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (340+ words) Four modes coordinate the cabin. Bentley has detailed how its upcoming Torcal EV will manage its vehicle and cabin settings as one coordinated environment. Its new Curation Engine is designed to bring several parts of the car together at once,…...
Ford New Zealand issues targeted recall for Ranger ute
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (441+ words) Ford New Zealand has initiated a voluntary safety recall specifically for the recently launched MY2026.5 Ranger Double Cab to address a potential issue with the B-pillar trim. The company says this action is limited to this specific model year and does…...
Caterham embraces the 80s at Monterey
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (292+ words) Caterham Cars has come over quite brilliantly retro at Monterey Car Week, with a pair of the luridly '80s liveried Seven Miami Special Edition - that was first unveiled earlier this year - on display at the prestigious event as part of the…...
Zeekr's three new luxury models for NZ 'demonstrate the ambition of the brand': look out legacy?
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (854+ words) 8X (pictured) and 9X will 'redefine' super hybrid technology, says Zeekr NZ boss. Zeekr New Zealand is set to double its range with three new models. It's now asking for interested buyers to register for updates around the 9X and 8X luxury SUVs, as…...