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Worried about rising petrol prices? Here are six easy ways to reduce the cost.

Sport compacts are making a comeback. Whether newcomers, like Hyundai's i30N, or long-standing favorites, like VW's Golf GTI, they all face stiff competition from the likes of the Ford Focus ST. The 4th generation hot hatch was launched in 2019.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been on the road since 1979, and externally, little has changed in all those years. Yet the 2nd generation of this classic, launched in 2018, has little in common with the original concept for this all-terrain vehicle.

Watch: Skoda's new small car, the Scala, on the road.

Think that MG making SUVs is a travesty? Look away now, because here is the reveal of the company's first ute.

Watch Lotus launch its first all-new car in more than a decade - the $3.1 million Evija all-electric hypercar.

Christchurch man Hanno Sander picked up his highly automated Tesla Model 3 last week.

Get a close-up look at the Sir Edmund Hillary Edition Land Rover Discovery.

Former PM Rob Muldoon's limo is priceless to a Paeroa woman.

Watch: this for-sale classic car is structurally unsound, but the calendar art is tempting.

Big brother to the CX-3 or a sportier alternative to a CX-5? Take a look at Mazda's new CX-30 SUV.

The Porsche 718 Cayman T, Alpine A110 and Toyota Supra are three of the best sports cars on the market today. How do they stack up?

Volkswagen Group Components has teamed up with eClassics to develop an electric conversion of the original Beetle using the powertrain from the e-up!

The most and least reliable models across vehicle segments, as reported by What Car? readers.

Bentley's iconic 1929 'Blower' is getting a limited run of 12 continuation cars. No, we don't imagine they will be cheap.

The new Defender has been revealed - prepare to either love it or hate it.

The Ioniq is one of the most future-oriented models in Hyundai's lineup. The compact is available as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid and as an all-electric vehicle.

Audi's Q8 aspires to be a vehicle for all occasions - one that performs just as well on country roads or the highway as it does off-road. We put the luxury crossover to the test, to see if it delivers on its promises.

The VW Bus was the right car at the right time. In 1948, the mini transporter filled a gap in the market and quickly became a global bestseller. The vehicle was incredibly versatile. Christoph Bauer takes the pickup version, the T1 Doka, out for a...

Can you buy a real sports car for under EUR30,000? Drive it! decided to find out. We tested Toyota's GT86 to see if it's a real racer or just a poser.

Never have so many dull cars been so celebrated: Festival of the Unexceptional 2019.

Watch: which car brands in NZ have the lowest CO2 average - and which one is the dirtiest?

A million pounds, easy: Ford shows off towing ability of pure-electric F-150 pickup truck. And just shows off, really.

Watch: Mazda claims to have cleaned up the petrol engine with its SkyActiv-X technology.

We do big dusty drifts in the outback in BMW's new X3 M and X4 M Competition.

Noel Thompson has been stitching Bentley interiors since he was 16 - for half the company's 100-year history.

David Brown Automotive: the company that remasters old Minis into luxury collectibles.

Nissan designer Matt Weaver talks about the all-new Juke.

New models just keep coming for the SUV segment. One of the latest is the Citroen C5 Aircross. To stand out from the crowd, Citroen put its own spin on convention. The C5 Aircross' main selling points are design and comfort.

Watch: we drive Mazda's prototype electric vehicle on the roads of Norway.

Want something that can double as a family-friendly runabout and a back road warrior after you drop the kids at school? Here are five that will do it nicely.

The 10 best-selling vehicles for the first half of 2019

Black ice can take you by surprise - even on a sunny day. What should you do?

Meet the blackest car in the world - a BMW X6 finished in Vantablack VBx2, a paint developed for space.

Trust us, it'll be good as new: take a close look at the restoration of the 10th E-Type ever built.

Watch: McLaren Special Operations has spent 18 months and 3000 hours restoring F1 #63.

It started life blue, but the X6 soon got very, very black - Vantablack VBx2 has been called the blackest black in the world.

Watch: Airspeed prototypes at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

It could be the box a rally car came in; but we try skidding around in Volkswagen's Crafter van.

It's a wrap: how Kia Stinger GT420 got its leery livery.

Racing driver and expert instructor Jordi Gene talks us through the fundamentals of snow and ice driving.

Convenient purchases at service stations mean Brits spend an average of £1.25 billion each year on car snacks.

The fifth generation of the car that set the design tone for all other Audi models was released in 2015. After four years it's time for a new version to hit the showrooms. Visually streamlined and sportier, it now comes with a mild hybrid system.

A highlight of the Blancpain GT Series is a gruelling 24-hour endurance race. And the weather is a force to be reckoned with in this Belgian town.

Big station wagons with a lot of space, like the Citroen DS Break and the Peugeot 503 wagon, have long been a French specialty. Can the new Peugeot 508 SW wagon keep up with these legends? After all, it's not only practical, it's good-looking.

Do you like orange? Then you will love this one-off Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

The first Ferrari Sir Elton ever bought is coming up for auction. Take a look at it here.

Watch: whitebaiting in the Waikato with some expert help... from Beaver.

Want performance, practicality and a high driving position? A sports SUV could be the way to go. Here are the best for under GBP25k...

Learn the rules behind some of Europe's number plates so you can decipher them out on the road.

As Skoda's smallest crossover, the Kamiq combines SUV desirability with compact proportions. Prices are yet to be announced, with the model set to go on sale in late September.

Ambition and innovation go hand-in-hand in the car industry, however in some cases, manufacturers can go too far.

Now in its fourth generation, Ssangyong hopes the latest Korando can be a more compelling rival to market mainstays like the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage.

Watch: over $1.7m of rare and classic cars are up for auction in Auckland. Want to see them all?

Mercedes AMG presents a new super-compact-sports car, the A45. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine is newly developed in two versions with 285 or 310 kW outputs. We tested the more powerful one, the A45 S 4Matic+.

Audi presents its newly facelifted Audi Q7. An impressive design with SUV-features, dynamic driving qualities and modern technology help the Q7 surpass its predecessor. The new Audi Q7 was built to excel in both comfort and performance.

British carmaker MINI presents the new John Cooper Works Clubman with an impressively powerful engine. The now compulsory gasoline particulate filter requires changes to engines, inspiring MINI to build their biggest powerhouse yet.

Lightweight cars are often the most fun when the roads get twisty. Here are some of the best sports cars on the market today with no extra fat.

Finding an electric car on a budget is not an impossible task, with plenty of affordable used models sweeping the classifieds. We take a look at some of the best for GBP10,000.

The AMG 63 version of the C-class won't arrive until January. Here's an early look (and some oversteer).

Mazda had the usual line up of AWD SUVs at this year's SHPG event, but also a few RWD surprises in the form of some MX-5s.

See how Ford and Pursuit Systems created an Endura camera vehicle for filming fast-car action.

Royal wedding car is a seamless blend of classic appeal and cutting-edge EV technology.

Watch: Stelvio on the Stelvio (Pass, that is).

Watch some hot Hyundai N-cars do N-stuff at the Nurburgring.

The BMW Museum in Munich is a must-see for fans of the marque and cars in general, but until February art fans have a reason to go there too.

BMW Motorrad has created an autonomous motorcycle. It says there is a point. No, really.

We talk Tesla at the EV brand's first-ever NZ Supercharger Rally.

The Mercedes-AMG E 53 packs is the first hybrid from AMG, but don't worry - that just means it's more powerful.

Not every EV uses the same kind of plug - here are the main ones in New Zealand.

The BMW M850i mixes serious luxury with even more serious speed.

The Formentor is the first vehicle designed specifically for Seat's performance brand, Cupra. It looks like it is production ready, and it might be coming here.

One we drove earlier: see the Evoque P250 on location in Greece.

112 years ago two Frenchmen started a grueling race in a three-wheeled car. Now two Belgians plan on finishing it.

Wear a helmet, dummy: Swedish brands get together to reduce cyclist-to-vehicle injuries.

Sometimes, wrapping your mouth around names can be tough; here are some great examples from the world of motoring.

Hydrogen-powered vehicles might not get much press today, but they could be the future.

Toyota brought a legend back to life with the new GR Supra. It's the fifth generation of this popular sports car. We take a look at the Supra's past, its technical origins and previous models. The two-seater comes with rear-wheel drive and a livel...

The I-Pace is Jaguar's first all-electric vehicle and a completely independent model. Its specs are impressive: a combined system output of 294 kilowatts and maximum torque of 696 Newton meters. It can also fly from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.

Skoda has unveiled the facelift of its flagship model Superb. Next year, the sedan and station wagon will come in a newer look. In addition, they've been equipped with new assist systems, all-LED headlights and modern infotainment and connection s...

When it comes to buying a new car, boot space is one of the make-or-break deals for many buyers. Here are the biggest boots on-sale today.

Whether they were under-valued to begin with, or have since been superseded, these are the cars that deserve more appreciation from enthusiasts.

The end of 2019 will see a number of new electrified vehicles hit UK roads, with even more following in early 2020 - just in time for the new '69' plate. We've picked out some of the best to consider...

Goggles not necessary: we take to the snow in high-powered BMWs.

There's a new number plate on the way, but what are the most exciting new cars set to wear it?

Mini has updated its Clubman estate with some fresh features, such as new LED headlights and radiator grille.

The age of the electric car is upon us and it's getting hard to ignore. With each passing month it seems that a new EV hits the market, showcasing just how important they are to the future of the motoring industry.

Opel is rolling out the fourth generation Opel Zafira. This is the Life! It comes in small, medium and large and two wheelbases, giving it more space and more versatility than its predecessors.

Tempted by a high-riding SUV but not sure of an alternative? Here's how the humble estate car proves its worth...

As more cars are getting more technologically advanced, so do their infotainment systems. To some, it may look like form over function, but here is our guide to some of the best systems around.

Producing 415bhp in S form, the Mercedes-AMG A45 is one rapid hot hatch. It's currently the most powerful production four-cylinder money can buy, and the model goes on sale towards the end of 2019.

The Mercedes-Benz naming structure can be confusing, especially with the large amount of models the German firm has in its line-up. Here's a quick explanation that should clear up some of that confusion.

MINI presents its new baby in Rotterdam: The all-electric MINI Cooper SE. It has an official range of up to 270 kilometers, and the 135kW electric motor delivers a maximum torque of 270nm.

Around 200,000 people from the world over came to the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed. It's one of the most eccentric auto events going. VW hopes to break the record for the hill climb in front of Goodwood House with its ID.R electric car.

Audi's new SQ8 is its biggest SUV but also a sports car. How can these two diametric opposites be combined? Does it really deliver the power, agility and fun we'd expect of a sports car? Ex-race-car driver Klaus Niedzwiedz finds the answers.

The name Mercedes E350 would normally suggest a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine. But in this car it's a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine doing all the work. Can it live up to a traditional Mercedes E-Class?

When you're buying a new car it can be tempting to go to town with the optional extras list. So we've picked out some of the key things you should - and probably shouldn't - do when you're speccing a new car.

The 2000s were certainly a great time for cars, but not every manufacturer was pumping out conventional models.

Following the success of its i30N, Hyundai decided to release a second compact sports car. We take a closer look at this new hatchback version, the i30 Fastback N. We know it's got a lot of zoom - but is it practical?

Carmakers are focusing on electric cars as they look at environmentally friendly transport. But one alternative that has been neglected is compressed natural gas. We had a look at the Seat Arona, the first CNG-powered SUV.