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After 3 years on the road, the Toyota C-HR, short for Coupe-High-Rider, has had a facelift. Its distinctive angular design language seems to have found its fans, and its 1st generation rapidly became a bestseller.

Essen's fairground halls welcomed auto tuning fans for the 2019 edition of the annual Essen Motor Show - the 52nd. More than 500 exhibitors and over 300,000 fair-goers took the opportunity to exchange ideas on the latest car customization trends.

The 4th generation of the Mazda 3 stays true to the plain but stylish Kodo design language. It's coming to showrooms with a choice of a 2-liter gasoline engine or a 1.8-liter diesel. A mild hybrid system is standard for both.

The e-Tron, presented in late 2018, was Audi's first all-electric-powered vehicle. Now, Audi has rolled out a 2nd electric model: another SUV, but with coupe body contours. A 300-kW output gives the e-tron Sportback a range of up to 446 kilometers.

Untamed wilderness, unforgettable good times and lots of challenges: that was the 2019 Land Rover Experience Tour. This year's off-road tour started in Namibia and finished in the Kavango Zambezi Park, the world's largest cross-border nature reserve.

Electric cars pose a bigger threat to autoworker jobs than any other factor.

The Smart City Expo World Congress has been held in Barcelona. The goal was to change urban mobility while improving quality of life and reducing the environmental footprint - with concepts that combine technical, economic and social innovation.

The LA Auto Show is just over. And E-mobility is the tinsel-town topic. Not even the land of V8 engines and pickups can afford to ignore it. For carmakers exhibiting at the year's last major auto fair, it's a balancing act between present and future.

A decision to buy an SUV is not usually based on logic. Who really needs high ground clearance and off-road capability? It's more about adventure - and looks. Audi now has a sporty, aggressive option in its range: The Q3 Sportback.

The Mercedes G Class has survived for 40 years. Now, this cross-country vehicle has been thoroughly re-worked. The design language, with round headlights and fender-mounted turn signals, has not changed. But the interior and ride quality have.

Skoda has unveiled its new Octavia in Prague. The bestseller's fourth generation is larger, and more dynamic and modern. The engines offered range from gasoline or diesel, both mild and plug-in hybrids, to natural-gas versions.

Roadsters like the Mazda MX-5 are built for driving fun. The MX-5 is one of the bestselling roadster in the world. Now, Mazda has updated the engine. We tested the MX-5 with a 135-kilowatt gasoline engine.

VW is turning out a sports version of its T-Roc, giving the Crossover SUV the 221-kilowatt engine from the Golf R and exchanging the sport mode for a Race mode. The T-Roc is designed to resolve the comfort and sportiness conundrum.

The Timaru Temuka and Geraldine Motorcycle Touring Club held their 25th Magpie Madness rally at Winchester over the weekend.

What's coming in 2020?

Tesla founder Elon Musk has unveiled his firm's new armoured vehicle, the Cybertruck - but the launch event turned to farce as the truck's supposedly shatterproof glass was broken on stage.

Alfa Romeo has updated its Giulia saloon and Stelvio SUV. They will be available to order from January.

Audi just announced their latest lighting technology, implemented in the Sportback.

Aston Martin launched its first SUV Tuesday, and it's designed with a notional female customer in mind: a 40-something Californian dubbed 'Charlotte'.

Toyota's luxury marque Lexus is celebrating its 30th anniversary. In 1989 its first model, the LS 400, launched in the US. The RX debuted in 1998 and was one of the vehicles that established the premium SUV segment.

This horrifying new footage demonstrates that electric vehicles are just as safe as traditional cars powered by combustion engines.

After nine years and more than 1.36 million sold, Mitsubishi has given its ASX a fourth facelift with a new look, a new engine and a return to four-wheel drive. The Japanese automaker believes it can hold its ground in the highly competitive compa...

Private cars are still in demand in big cities, with not everyone willing do everything by bus, train or bike. So Audi is expanding its vehicle portfolio with the A1 Citycarver, a version of its A1, but about five centimeters higher. Drive it! tak...

For more than a century, the name Bentley has been the epitome of luxury. A brand fit for a queen it seems: Bentley is an official supplier to the British Royal Family. No wonder - the hand-crafted materials in the interior ooze comfort and luxury.

Mercedes-Benz has given its most popular model a refresh for 2020.

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he new SUV, named the Ford Mustang Mach-E, will officially be unveiled on Sunday.

The only Ferrari boat ever made is going up for sale.

Naaman Zhou went to Sydney's Eastern Creek racetrack to try out the latest electric and hybrid vehicles that manufacturers hope will be adopted for government and private fleets – as well as the three-wheeler Toyota iRoad and a hydrogen-powered Hy...

Though it's best to avoid driving in floods at all, it may be a necessity. If you absolutely must get behind the wheel, here is some advice to follow to help you stay safe.

With ongoing factory discounting, the Triton is the cheapest of the mainstream 4x4 dual cabs available in Australia.

A little time with the updated BMW X4 range reveals it's less folly and more fun for your lolly

Boasting its latest Tier 4B compliant 6-cylinder FPT engine, the New Holland T7.255 is an excellent all-round performer

In 2018, Seat spun off its subsidiary sports carmaker Cupra. Now, they have added exclusivity to the mix. Limited to 1999 cars, the Cupra Ateca Limited Edition has rims and a carbon-fiber body finished with a distinctive copper-thread braiding.

The 3rd-generation Volvo S60 edition is flatter, lower, sportier and more aggressive than its predecessor. The first Volvo to be produced in the USA, it comes to Europe with a choice of two turbocharged gasoline engines or a plug-in hybrid version.

Mobility is changing. Toyota is bucking the trend and putting its hopes on hydrogen fuel cells. We test drove the hydrogen-powered Mirai at the Zero-Emission-Tour and learned more about this drive technology.

We test the most powerful Audi R8. It shares a 5.2-liter V10 engine with the Lamborghini Huracan. 456 kW and 580 Nm of torque carry it from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds. But this gasoline dinosaur is doomed to disappear.

There are some pretty good reasons why the SUV has become the go-to car for modern Aussie families, but that doesn't mean traditional wagons have been rendered obsolete - far from it.

The Stinger finds itself in the right place at the wrong time

Tony hops aboard one of 2019's tiniest cars but one that's making a big impression, the Suzuki Jimny

Popular mid-sized SUV gets a light refresh to keep buyers keen as it enters its fourth year

The Golf has not only become Volkswagen's best-selling car in recent decades, but also a synonym for an entire vehicle class. Now VW is showing the eighth generation of the million-seller to the world for the first time.

The Peugeot 508 is undoubtedly one of the world's most elegant mid-size sedans. A real eye-catcher from the outside, it also has a refined interior. Numerous assistance systems support the driver on long hauls. The 508 can even park itself.

If European manufacturers are right, the future of mobility will be all-electric. But what about the Japanese manufacturers like Toyota, Mazda or Lexus? They showed off their rather different future concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Taycan is Porsche's first all-electric production sports car. Nicknamed the Turbo S, it boasts an impressive 560 kW and 1050 Nm of torque. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and top speed is limited to 260 km/h.

Take a close look at the first Jaguar XE SV Project 8 in New Zealand. And hear it roar!

Volvo has teamed up with battery manufacturers and technology companies to use blockchain technology to trace cobalt. Here's how it works.

Watch: our big day out at Targa Tour 2019.

With $65,000 worth of mods and accessories, the Hilux Gladiator cost a hefty $120,000 when new. It's now for auction with a $1 reserve!

Sure, it's a 'Cooper S'. But how sporty can an electric Mini SUV really be?

Ford is bringing the Transit plug-in hybrid to New Zealand - here's how it works.

As sales slide and profits are wiped out, Aston Martin is banking on its first SUV to drive a turnaround.

Shane Hobson has done a 180 on electric vehicles.

This new version is instantly recognisable as a Defender thanks to its boxy silhouette. Its design takes on a modern look though with enclosed LED headlights, softer details and a distinctive rear light design.

Nissan has revealed the all-new Juke, the second generation of the model that has defined the crossover market.

Mazda's CX-30 slots in between the manufacturer's popular CX-3 and CX-5 SUVs. It starts at GBP22,895 and will hit showroom floors in January 2020.

The 592bhp RS 7 Sportback acts as a high-performance version of Audi's latest A7. It's set to hit showroom floors at the end of 2019.

The Mini Electric is an EV version of the manufacturer's popular Hatch model. Order books are open now, with first deliveries set for March 2020.

The Q3 is Audi's premium compact SUV. It's sleek, stylish and sporty. Priced from GBP31,290, it's available to order now.

The ID.3 is the first car in Volkswagen's new all-electric 'ID.' line-up. At launch, it'll be available with three battery size options, the largest of which has a range of 342 miles.

Honda's highly anticipated all-electric city car, the e, makes use of a 134bhp 35.5kWh battery with a maximum range of 136 miles. Priced from GBP26,160, first deliveries are set for early summer 2020.

The Ioniq is Hyundai's answer to the Prius and comes in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV forms. On sale now, it's priced from GBP22,795.

Vauxhall has updated its popular Astra hatchback. The model's design has been revised, and there's a new range of petrol and diesel engines. On sale now, it's priced from GBP18,885.

The Sport is a warmed-up version of Honda's HR-V compact crossover. It's powered by a 180bhp 1.5-litre turbocharged engine. On sale now, it's priced from GBP27,840.

Ford has revised and electrified its range of popular Transit vans. The standout update is an upgraded selection of powertrains, including one that utilises mild-hybrid technology.

This is the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe. It's a four-door version of the sleek 8 Series coupe. Priced from GBP69,340, the model launches in November 2019.

BMW has updated its X1 compact SUV, giving it revised styling and a new central entertainment display among other additions. Priced from GBP28,795, it is on sale now.

The second-generation Renault Zoe is a new, all-electric city car. Priced from GBP18,670, first deliveries are set for January 2020.

The M8 Competition is a high-performance version of BMW's flagship 8 Series. Available as a coupe and convertible, it features a 616bhp 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8. With four-wheel-drive, the M8 can get from 0-60mph in three seconds.

The Alpine A110 made waves when it arrived back in 2017, but now the manufacturer has seen fit to top the range off with a more powerful, even more driver-focused version - the A110S.

The all-new Peugeot 208 has arrived, sporting a refreshed look among other changes and additions. Priced from GBP16,250, first deliveries are set for early 2020.

The new Renault Captur aims to build upon its predecessor's success. It sports a sharper look, as well as an upgraded interior.

The 2 Series Gran Coupe is a sleek four-door version of BMW's 1 Series hatchback. It launches in March 2020, with prices starting at GBP25,815.

When you think of Invercargill in New Zealand, you think of Burt Munro, the world’s fastest Indian. But, there’s another icon that hails from the bottom of the world, and it's Bill Richardson.

We take you on a gentle walkthrough of the Leadfoot Festival hill climb

Farms & Farm Machinery's Harrison Hunkin and FarmTrader NZ's Jaiden Drought team up in an ultimate showdown between old and new sprayers!

Eight vehicles, six days, six judges and more than 1000km to find a winner.

Volkswagen has done something that has never been done before: converting an existing car plant to EV production.

We talk to the CEO of Zero Motorcycles and visit their California factory to check out the new electric SR/F.

Watch the highlights of the launch of the all-new 8th-generation Volkswagen Golf.

Watch the reveal of the Subaru Levorg Prototype at the Tokyo motor show.

A rare Porsche is being offered for sale on the UK with a unique choice: a full restoration, or a partial one that retains its unique patina.

Honda launched the all-new Fit (sold here in New Zealand as the Jazz) at the 2019 Tokyo motor show.

The Rodin FZED has been developed and built in New Zealand and offers owners an F1-style experience for much less money. It still costs $1 million though.

Look, no glass: see how the e-tron's trick exterior camera system works.

No, it's not real, but then neither are zombies. But the Zombia 3000 is still very cool.

Subaru has given its mid-size Levorg station wagon a major facelift. The name Levorg is a portmanteau of the words 'LEgacy', 'reVOlution' and 'touRinG'. This Subaru aims to win over buyers with its roominess, creature comforts and sporty elegance.

In 1924, Friedrich Rometsch set up a shop in Berlin as a custom coachbuilder. In 1957 he introduced the Lawrence, named after designer Bert Lawrence. Underneath its beautiful, two-tone exterior the car relied on the VW Beetle's dependable technology.

Volkswagen's T-Roc has been on the road for 2 years. Now the auto giant is creating a new variant of the compact SUV: the T-Roc convertible. That's helping VW expand its model range in the industry's fastest-growing segment.

Nissan has revealed it all-electric SUV - the Ariya. It says it is a concept, but it is pretty much production ready.

John Deere's new 6155R "mid-frame" tractor is a seriously good bit of gear, with exceptional build quality, some of the best technology in the biz, and top-notch operator comfort

Daniel Gardner takes a look at the burgeoning class of small but seriously-lux SUVs

Isuzu's D-Max is more stayer than sprinter, but isn't that what utes are made for?

NZ children say there's plenty to hate about road trips. But it's not all bad...

The countdown is on to Ford's first pure-electric SUV - with styling inspired by the Mustang coupe.

American TV reporter creates a carnage of panel damage at a classic car show.