BEST OF TODAY
// Ford boss drops big hint that Bronco 4×4 could come here
Ford chief executive Jim Farley has dropped the biggest hint yet that the Bronco could soon hit markets like New Zealand.
// New cars are ‘all shit now’, says Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson believes all new cars “are shit now”, a quote he told an audience during a screening of the final episode of The Grand Tour.
// French carmaker not giving up on plug-in hybrids for NZ
Peugeot’s Australian arm recently confirmed it had “revised the timeline for the introduction of future electric vehicles” due to the “rapidly evolving and dynamic” nature of the EV market.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// 2026 Honda Prelude: hybrid power meets manual gearbox?
Honda’s revival of the legendary Prelude nameplate has generated palpable excitement, with the iconic two-door coupe expected to make a grand return in 2025.
// The mighty Audi RS 6 GT Avant has landed in NZ
A very special version of the Audi RS 6 that started life as a concept car built by junior Audi engineers who were inspired by the legendary Audi 90 IMSA racing car has finally arrived on our shores.
// Compliance centre hit by fire
The owner of Auto Inspection Services will look for new premises after blaze damages site.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Hackers Get Keys to Any Kia With Just A License Plate
A flaw in Kia’s dealer system allowed attackers to take control of any Kia using just a license plate number.
ONE LINERS
- Check out this beastly military-grade 6×6 Toyota Hilux
- McLaren is Up to Something Special
- Ferrari’s first electric supercar is ‘fully on track,’ CEO says
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