Limelight shifts for locals
With the region’s usual suspects not in contention for Otago Rally national championship class-winning honours, the focus broadens further afield.
And, they’re off
And, they’re off
Following last night’s ceremonial start in the Octagon, the 2026 Central Machine Hire Otago Rally has kicked off in earnest today.
Marque spies an opportunity
Marque spies an opportunity
Having established here just four months ago with the country’s cheapest electric vehicle, the Box, Dongfeng is now out to make more waves with additional battery-pure choices.
Happy formula for success
Happy formula for success
Nothing in the motorsport world gave me more pleasure last weekend than seeing Liam Lawson shine at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Audi makes a case for the car
Audi makes a case for the car
Consolidation is the name of the game for Audi’s conventional car models as the company responds to ever-increasing demand for electric vehicles and SUVs.
Leaf is women’s pick
Leaf is women’s pick
The current-model Nissan Leaf (above) has been revealed as the supreme winner of the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year Award.
Outback, inbound
Outback, inbound
An all-new Subaru Outback is also incoming, and it marks quite a change, with a distinctive semi-SUV look rather than the high-riding wagon appearance of previous iterations.
New Navara arriving
New Navara arriving
The all-new fourth-generation Nissan Navara is landing in showrooms this month.
Positive sales continue
Positive sales continue
New car sales maintained January’s positive momentum into February, with registrations up by 4% for the month, and by 6.5% for the year to date.
The Cadillac is back
The Cadillac is back
There’s a Cadillac that parks up the street from my place, a 1994 De Ville.
Kia EV3 wins car of the year
Kia EV3 wins car of the year
The world’s car of the year is now New Zealand’s car of the year, after the Kia EV3 scooped New Zealand’s premier motoring award for 2025.
Euro and Brits’ day out
Euro and Brits’ day out
Owners and fans of British and European cars and motorbikes will be out in force tomorrow, as the Outram Domain hosts the 2026 Brit and Euro Car Show.
Ray’s tale goes electric
Ray’s tale goes electric
The most affordable mid-engine hybrid supercar on the market — costing a fraction of a Ferrari or McLaren — is quite a pitch for the Chevrolet Corvette.
Supercars ready to race
Supercars ready to race
A new marque entering the fray and a new round in a new part of the world; these are the key developments for the 2026 Australian Supercars Championship.
Electric-first bias a big plus
Electric-first bias a big plus
Before we even get to the model that is the subject of this road test, let’s back up and start with the brand.
Impressive displays among strong fields
Impressive displays among strong fields
Now that the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship has wrapped up, it is timely to reflect on who among the strong field impressed most as drivers
‘Maxi’ Mini full of charisma
‘Maxi’ Mini full of charisma
Nostalgia not being what it used to be is a wry consideration very much hammered home by the Mini Countryman.
Weather mars events
Weather mars events
After languishing towards the back in the opening two rounds of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship, Kalle Rovanpera finally came to the fore
Captivating crossover SUV
Captivating crossover SUV
David Thomson finds that MG’s upgraded compact EV goes the distance.
Luxurious Tayron a good fit
Luxurious Tayron a good fit
Recently, I suggested a fairly innocuous seven-seater sports utility from China was a good school run deal for family users.
