New Zealand Autocar

28/07/2025

Škoda is selling well at present, especially in Europe and Asia. The Czech carmaker just had the best second quarter in its entire history and left stablemate Porsche in its wake.

Contrasting fortunes for Skoda and Porsche

28/07/2025

Maserati is considering a new flagship super-GT with V6 power and a manual gearbox. A limited-run creation, it could go on sale as early as next year. It promises to be the most powerful combustion-engined car the firm has produced.

Maserati and Alfa plot new manual super-GT flagship Maserati is to build another supercar using Nettuno V6. It will also be rebadged as Alfa.

28/07/2025

Mercedes has added a Special Edition of its A-Class 250 4Matic hatch. It features unique styling elements, AMG wheels and interior enhancements.
Read more: 🔗 https://www.autocar.co.nz/mercedes-a-250-4matic-se-adds-special-features/

28/07/2025

The current Stelvio is essentially a V100 Mandello turned scrambler/tourer. So it’s a gem. Moto Guzzi

2025 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Review

28/07/2025

Ford has yet to electrify its US Bronco SUV line-up but China may beat America to the punch. The Ford Bronco New Energy is a large SUV built as part of Ford’s joint venture with the Chinese-owned Jiangling Motors group. It will sell as a pure BEV or a range-extender hybrid. And it is for the China market only.

Bronco but not so much bucking Ford is producing an electric and range extender Bronco but only for China and only 2wd.

28/07/2025

Volkswagen has reported a $1.5b first-half hit from tariffs as a result of US President Donald Trump’s trade war. It has cut its full-year sales and profit margin forecasts as a result.

Volkswagen suffers a $1.5b tariff hit in first half of 2025 Volkswagen is doing it tough, the US tariffs impacting on the bottom line in 2025.

27/07/2025

The August 2025 issue of NZ Autocar is now on sale. Find out what automotive treats are in store for you below. There’s plenty on offer from hybrid SUVs, plug-in utes, affordable compact SUVs, rampaging V8-powered luxury rides and a couple of electrics as well.

The August 2025 issue of NZ Autocar is now on sale

27/07/2025

A new track rival for Porsche’s top GT3 is about to launch. The first public outing of a new AMG track-oriented supercar is likely at the Munich motor show. This V8-engined concept is said to be based on the second-generation AMG GT. The firm has thus far released teaser shots only. Mercedes-Benz New Zealand

Mercedes-AMG is building a 911 GT3 RS rival Mercedes-AMG is about to release a rival for Porsche's GT3 RS at the Munich Motor Show.

27/07/2025

We’re not used to new US brands entering the market and while Cadillac has been here in the past, this time it’s electric.
Read more: 🔗 https://www.autocar.co.nz/2025-cadillac-lyric-luxury-review/

27/07/2025

Rain began falling at Spa-Francorchamps around 30 minutes before the Belgian GP got underway. After a lengthy delay and almost an hour of heavy rain, the cars finally returned to a drying track.

Lawson finishes in P8 at Belgian GP