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NZ new-vehicle sales June: Government Investment Boost sparks sales bounceback (including a BEV boom)
Numbers are up, and EVs had their best month since the Clean Car Discount.

Tourism Holdings forecasts lower profit amid US market challenges
The business says it may need to make a goodwill impairment on its US assets.

Bentley unveils bold new wings for a fresh chapter
Bentley unveils a redesigned Winged B emblem, marking its fifth evolution in 106 years.

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV & coupe review: technology to the fore
Much more power, much less rumble as GLC 63 moves from V8 to 4-cylinder PHEV.

'It was so precious to me': Ferrari writes off project Honda in Akl street smash
'I cannot believe it is gone now. I am just devastated,' said the proud Honda owner.

Omoda 9 Super Hybrid joins New Zealand lineup: luxury length
Posh PHEV-SUV also boasts 395kW and 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

Survey: 20% of car owners think they’re in danger of getting a shock from washing an EV
Younger people are much more worried about wet EVs than the over-50s, too.

None more black? Range Rover blacks out the Sport SV
How more black can a Range Rover be? The SV Sport Black Edition is the answer.

Mazda teases all-new CX-5 ahead of big reveal next week
We know there are osme fancy lights, and there's a 'SkyActiv-Z' hybrid on the way.

Oppo and VW team up for connected vehicles
While VW has lagged behind in terms of connectivity, a new deal looks set to change that.

Mazda CX-3 SP20 extended review: for your infotainment
It's fair to say the infotainment system is the most quirky aspect of our little SUV.

Solid-state EV batteries: inside the race to crack the 1000km range barrier
The race to develop solid-state batteries is ramping up, but they are still a way off yet.

BMW & Okto the Octopus: why a cephalopod mollusk is marketing the brand’s new model
Cars and octopuses are pretty much the same, at least according to BMW.

BYD Seagull first drive: lost in translation
The Seagull is a small city EV that's cheap and fun to drive. And it could come here.

Are these the most unexceptional British concept cars of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s?
There are some genuinely good ideas here... all rejected by British Leyland.

Higher 110km/h speed limit spreads along Auckland Northern Motorway, but ‘no plan’ to revise single 80km/h section
Johnstones Hill Tunnels aren't safe enough for the higher limit, says Government.

Toyota’s mighty new tunable 4-cylinder engine has 450kW ambitions
Toyota's new family of ICE fours will have big power potential alongside efficiency.

A Jimny that you boil in the bag: Suzuki curries favour with Indian community
Japanese maker's special cafeteria curries have reached the public.

Mercedes-AMG to drop 4-cylinder PHEV for sixes and, yes, V8s
Insiders have admitted the powerful 4-cylinder PHEV "didn't resonate" with buyers.

AT removing nuisance speed bump after residents complain of vibrations in homes
AT said the vibrations was uncomfortable and a nuisance for nearby residents.

Hand-built Callum Mini restomod blends retro charm with modern tech
Fully rebuilt and modernised, this Mini doesn't come cheap...