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Mercedes-AMG reveals the interior of first electric 'four-door coupe'
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Mercedes-AMG reveals the interior of first electric 'four-door coupe'

The upcoming all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is looking to meld a driver-focussed interior with a plethora of screens.

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Ford Raptor V8 Dakar off-road racer to spawn showroom model
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Ford Raptor V8 Dakar off-road racer to spawn showroom model

Ford boss Jim Farley said his team is still working on a “rule breaking” production version of the Mustang-engined Raptor off-road racer.

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Lotus Eletre X PHEV: Europe’s first 700kW hybrid is a Lotus SUV
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Lotus Eletre X PHEV: Europe’s first 700kW hybrid is a Lotus SUV

A new combustion version of the Eletre SUV is set to produce even more power than the current EV-only range.

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Bentley Continental GTC: Women-designed one-off convertible revealed
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Bentley Continental GTC: Women-designed one-off convertible revealed

The Extraordinary Women Continental GTC will join Bentley’s UK press fleet before being offered for sale.

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SAIC Z7: New EV is Taycan a lot of inspiration from Porsche
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SAIC Z7: New EV is Taycan a lot of inspiration from Porsche

The SAIC Z7 may bear a lot of resemblance to the Taycan, but it will likely be about a quarter of the Porsche's price.

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Ford boss hints at Falcon ute-style comeback
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Ford boss hints at Falcon ute-style comeback

Ford CEO Jim Farley wants a car-based ute that revives the legend of the Falcon ute – while also fleshing out the brand’s growing commercial vehicle lineup.

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Mazda 6e range revealed in Australia - is this NZ’s new electric Mazda liftback?
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Mazda 6e range revealed in Australia - is this NZ’s new electric Mazda liftback?

Australian reveal provides the clearest glimpse of what Kiwis can expect when the model arrives in mid-2026.

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How European tuning shaped the “timeless” Mazda 6e that will arrive in New Zealand
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How European tuning shaped the “timeless” Mazda 6e that will arrive in New Zealand

Development and fine-tuning of the Mazda 6e Kiwis will experience was spearheaded by Mazda Europe, we sat down with the boss of R&D operation ahead of its arrival.

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Volvo increase production of EX60 EV with 810km range ahead of NZ debut
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Volvo increase production of EX60 EV with 810km range ahead of NZ debut

Two new full electric Volvo models are due to arrive in NZ this year and one is already causing a stir in its home market.

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