Charity Auction Sells Tank of Petrol for $2,500 to Benefit Hawke’s Bay Women’s Refuges A Napier business owner paid $2,500 at a charity gala to fill up his wife’s car with petrol, highlighting cost-of-living strains while anchoring a fundraising drive that brought in $35,000 for Hastings and Napier Women’s Refuges. Peter Gerbes, managing director of … Read more
Porsche has limited sales of its upcoming 911 GT3 Bergsport exclusively to France, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland, according to official manufacturer disclosures. Total production is capped at 100 units, and no vehicles are allocated for the United States market, meaning prospective buyers require a European address and preexisting ties to the brand. Understanding the Porsche … Read more
McLaren Automotive is bringing back a manual transmission for the first time since the F1 debuted in 1992, introducing the new McL 6GT supercar concept at Monterey Car Week. According to McLaren, the upcoming model draws direct inspiration from the unproduced M6GT road-car project envisioned by company founder Bruce McLaren, with a full production version … Read more
The Dodge Charger Super Bee returns for the 2027 model year packing 600 horsepower from a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine, according to Dodge. This new variant arrives as the automaker’s most powerful Sixpack yet, utilizing larger turbos, extensive cooling upgrades, and a track-tuned suspension package to redefine performance for the nameplate. Engine Specs and Performance … Read more
Hyundai Elantra N: What to Expect from the Next-Generation Performance Sedan Design Evolution: A Bolder Look for the Elantra N The next-generation Hyundai Elantra, unveiled in South Korea as the Avante, introduces a radical “Art of Steel” design language featuring sharp edges, bold lines, and pronounced fenders. Hyundai’s N performance division is expected to amplify … Read more
Gordon Murray Automotive will debut the first customer-delivered T.50s Niki Lauda track-only supercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. According to company officials, the 761-horsepower machine, chassis number one, will perform a demonstration run up the event’s famous hill climb. The vehicle is the first of 25 limited-edition units, each carrying a $3 million starting … Read more
Consumers across the country are bracing for a period of financial volatility at the fuel pump as the upcoming petroleum price review approaches. Current projections indicate a tale of two fuels: while petrol prices are expected to see a marginal decline, High-Speed Diesel (HSD) is on track for a significant price surge driven by shifts … Read more
The Cobra Renaissance: How Boutique Automakers Are Scaling the Impossible For 125 years, AC Cars has been a pillar of British automotive history. But as they mark this milestone, the company isn’t just looking back at the legendary Cobra; they are orchestrating a radical shift in how boutique manufacturers operate. The goal? A ten-fold increase … Read more
Every winter, the sprawling paddocks of southern Western Australia transform into a vibrant, golden tapestry of canola. While this sight is a postcard-perfect representation of the region’s agricultural success, it hides a far more significant economic opportunity: the potential to turn these fields into the engine room of Australia’s renewable fuel future. The “Gold” in … Read more
The End of an Era: BMW’s Transition to a New Performance Paradigm The automotive landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and for driving purists, the news from BMW signals a bittersweet turning point. The sixth-generation M3, a hallmark of high-performance engineering, is approaching its final production cycle. As the industry pivots toward electrification and stricter … Read more