Motoring

38 times small classics rocked

Affordable Kia EV3 Will Put Kia Ahead Of Countless Rivals: Exec

And EV3 isn't all. Kia aims for eight electric models on sale in the U.S. by 2029 and establish itself as a leader in affordable EVs.

The most important car from the year you were born

We take a look at what we think are the most important cars launched each year since 1945

21 famously faulty classic cars

Say Hello To The Suzuki V-Strom 800RE Tour

It’s a UK market release, but a similar V-Strom 800 Touring is available for riders stateside.

Long Beach IMSA: Bourdais spins then tops FP2 for Cadillac

Cadillac Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais set the pace in second practice for the third round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship on the streets of Long Beach.

2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata First Drive Review: They Fixed It

Subtle tweaks have turned the Miata from overly whimsical to one of the world’s great sports cars.

Special edition cars: the good, the bad and the downright ugly

Car makers have produced some brilliant special editions over the years - and some shockers too...

Most U.S. EVs Are Expected To Be In Suburban Areas In 2030

A recent study indicates that 60% of EVs will be in suburban areas, compared to just 20% in urban areas.

The 2024 BMW 7 Series Works Best As A Plug-In Hybrid

If you want to buy a big, luxurious sedan that still burns some gasoline sometimes, you can’t go wrong with the excellent BMW 750e.

Piaggio Celebrates 140th Birthday With Ultra-Limited Vespa 140th of Piaggio

It’s possibly the most exclusive model from Vespa to date.

Car owners say they have been 'ripped off twice' by 'greedy' lawyers

Leading class action law firm Pogust Goodhead were accused of 'daylight robbery' after announcing claimants would be charged fees of 50 per cent rather than the 35 per cent.

Arcfox to Zeekr: Every new car at the 2024 Beijing motor show

The electric Mercedes G-Class, BYD's first pick-up and Ora's 395bhp sports saloon are among the headliners

Volvo's EX30 compact crossover lacks dashboard behind steering wheel

I had to divert my gaze from the road to the screen centre of the car to check the speed limit or keep an eye on the sat-nav map.

Photo File Name Suggests the Mustang Under This Sheet Is an RTR

The photo was originally named RTR Fun 03b, but Ford changed it.

Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Down 22% In March 2024

All-electric car sales decreased even more, by 29% year-over-year.

Next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe priced from £46,775 in UK

Dramatic styling overhaul reflects SUV’s billing as a family hauler with off-road ‘lifestyle’ capabilities

20 of the world’s fastest family cars

Tesla Delivered More Cybertrucks in Four Months Than Hummer EVs Sold Last Year

A recall for a faulty accelerator pedal reveals how many trucks Tesla has built since November.

The Aptera Solar EV Looks Ready For Production In New Videos

Even though the company has been pretty quiet for the last year, Aptera is still committed to putting its solar EV into production.

Here's the Kia EV5 GT Before You're Supposed to See It

There are some specs to go along with the revealing images.

Kiwi petrolheads back homegrown heroes, as Supercars return across Tasman

Defending champion Brodie Kostecki has some ground to make up, after his controversial start to the season.

The Cheapest 300 HP You Can Buy From the Factory Is This Sea-Doo

If you haven’t daydreamed about how much HP you can get for your buck, you might have stumbled upon this site by accident, or I envy your bank balance.

Fiat primes new Panda-inspired family but 500 "will never die"

Fiat design chief explains how spirit of Panda – and Centoventi concept – can live on alongside 500

Neuville and Evans locked in Croatia Rally lead

Thierry Neuville of Hyundai clung on to his lead in the Rally of Croatia despite a puncture as Toyota's Elfyn Evans won two late specials to draw level on time with the Belgian on Friday. "I did what I could, it wasn't a great day for us," said Neuville as he finished the 120km of the day level with Evans, who won in Croatia last year.

The Future Of Traction Control: It's Fun Now

Lucid’s 1,234-horsepower Air Sapphire has reinvented traction control, and it’s meant to keep you out of the ditch—while never being noticed.

Police seek information on car after Hawke's Bay ram-raid

The vehicle is silver and has a "distinctive" white bumper.

All Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled Because The Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck

All 3,878 units of the battery-powered pickup built until April 4 are subject to the recall.

This Powersport Dealership Wants $100,000 For a Lightly Modified Can-Am Maverick R

Yeah, no.

BMW M2 CS primed with hardcore chassis and power hike

Lightweight M2 sibling set to be in production for one year, but loses manual gearbox

MG 4: Five reasons why we love it...and five why we loathe it

19 asymmetrical cars

30 little-known Italian car makers

Canterbury highway blocked by crash involving truck, three cars

One person is reported to have serious injuries.

Tesla cuts Supercharger membership cost for other EVs

Drivers of electric cars other than Teslas now pay £2 less per month to access cheaper charging rates

Volkswagen Launches Passat Pro in China and Highlights Sedan Model Amidst ‘SUV Wave’

Volkswagen is set to launch the Passat Pro in China, a new sedan to clearly demonstrate that this type of model still has its place, even in an era dominated by SUVs.

Waters wins pole for Saturday's Taupō 400 Supercars race

Kiwi Matt Payne's efforts were spoiled increasingly poor weather in the Top 10 Shootout.

25 cars with an engine from a different manufacturer

Hero Drives Pagani Utopia on the Flooded Streets of Dubai

The $2.19-million hypercar is no garage queen.

23 wild Ford Mustangs

Every engine configuration in a production car ever

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato All-Terrain Embraces Off-Road Spirit

Only 12 cars will be made, and they've already been sold.

Christchurch man 'deeply frustrated' with police's lack of action after 'dangerous' near-miss overtake

The Toyota Hiace van at fault was "displaying extremely dangerous driving behaviour".

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Stock Lucid Air Sapphire Beats Tesla Model S Plaid’s Drag Time, Sets New Record

Say hello to the fastest, stock four-door sedan in the world. At least when quarter-mile times are concerned.

The 2024 Lucid Air Pure is Modernist Design Perfected

The Lucid Air is delightfully straightforward, and the rear-wheel-drive Pure trim is its most-compelling form.

View Photos of the Ford Ranger Euro Spec

View photos of the Ford Ranger Euro Spec.

From biking to a park clean-up: All the eco-friendly date ideas to consider this Earth Day

From biking to a park clean-up: All the eco-friendly date ideas to consider this Earth Day - The theme of Earth Day is Planet vs Plastics, which ‘demands a 60 per cent reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040’

Tesla RECALLS nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to potentially fatal flaw

Tesla has recalled more than 3,000 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad that could come loose and get lodged in the interior trim.

This 700-HP Raptor-Fighting Chevy Silverado Can Be Yours for $210,000

Fox Factory will build 500 of these supercharged trucks with upgraded suspension, perfect for battling it out with your Raptor friends.