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'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.

Why your EV might be making you queasy (and what could fix it)
Regenerative braking and silent operation appear to be factors in motion sickness in EVs.

Watch: Tesla Model Y self-drives from factory to its new owner using robotaxi software
Car was running on camera-based autonomous tech, with no human control.

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.

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...

New Xiaomi YU7 EV-SUV guns for Tesla Model Y with aggressive pricing
Xiaomi YU7 packs 288kW of power and 0 to 100km/h in 3.23 seconds with over 800km of range.

Blown cover: Vin Diesel’s missile-shooting Pontiac GTO up for grabs
The car from XXX is for sale, and still looks ready to fire missiles from its headlights!

Pensioner speaks out after charge dropped in Ponsonby CEO road rage case
The 74yo claims he was attacked after their cars 'bumped' on the Northern Motorway.

Mercedes-Benz G 580 review: electric extreme
Think the AMG G 63 is silly? How about a fully electric G Wagen that is just as fast?