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12 July 2026

Pagani unveils manual-equipped Huayra 70 Derecho at Goodwood

Pagani has pulled the covers off its latest one-off, the Huayra 70 Derecho, with the car headlining the brand’s appearance at Goodwood. Under the skin sits Pagani’s familiar recipe of theatre and engineering. Power comes from the twin-turbo 5980cc V12, co-developed with Mercedes-AMG, producing 635kW) at 6,000rpm and a hefty 1,100 Nm of torque. It features a seven-speed manual transverse
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12 July 2026
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Pagani unveils manual-equipped Huayra 70 Derecho at Goodwood

Pagani has pulled the covers off its latest one-off, the Huayra 70 Derecho, with the car headlining the brand’s appearance at Goodwood. Under the skin sits Pagani’s familiar...
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11 July 2026
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One-off Rolls-Royce Phantom Regatta makes public debut at Goodwood

Rolls-Royce has unveiled Phantom Regatta, a one-of-one Phantom commission built to salute the racing yachts of England’s south coast. The waters – and neighbouring Chichester Harbour – are...
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11 July 2026
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Performance car buyers’ guide

In the market for something sporty that doesn’t cost the earth? Here’s our guide to all the performance vehicles on the market under $100k. The Alfa Romeo Giulia...
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10 July 2026
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Just eight MINI Cooper Oxford Editions coming to New Zealand

MINI is marking 25 years of modern MINI production with a special edition celebrating its British home, and New Zealand will get just eight of them. The MINI...
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10 July 2026
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Production-ready Zenvo Aurora Tur unveiled with quad-turbo V12 engine

Danish hypercar maker Zenvo Automotive will unveil two new VP prototype Aurora Tur models at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking a key step towards production and first...
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9 July 2026
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Land Rover Defender Vertex confirmed for New Zealand arrival 

Land Rover New Zealand has confirmed orders will open for a new variant of the Defender, in the form of the Vertex.  Offered across the Defender range, this...
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8 July 2026
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BMW iX3 first to five stars under ANCAP’s tough new safety regime

The new BMW iX3 has become the first vehicle rated under ANCAP’s tougher 2026-2028 protocols, achieving five stars and setting an early benchmark for the safety body’s new...
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8 July 2026
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First ORA 5 shipment sold out as GWM’s new EV lands in New Zealand

GWM’s first shipment of the new ORA 5 electric SUV has sold out before most buyers have had a chance to test drive one, arriving on the heels...
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8 July 2026
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GWM Ora 5 Touring set for 2027 New Zealand arrival

GWM has revealed plans for a larger version of its new ORA 5 electric SUV, with the ORA 5 Touring set to arrive in New Zealand in early...
11 July 2026
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One-off Rolls-Royce Phantom Regatta makes public debut at Goodwood

Rolls-Royce has unveiled Phantom Regatta, a one-of-one Phantom commission built to salute the racing yachts of England’s south coast. The waters – and neighbouring Chichester Harbour – are visible from the Goodwood Estate, where the car will debut at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. There’s a personal tie too: marque co-founder Sir Henry Royce’s beloved home, Elmstead, sat in
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11 July 2026
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Performance car buyers’ guide

In the market for something sporty that doesn’t cost the earth? Here’s our guide to all the performance vehicles on the market under $100k. The Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce combines striking Italian styling with sharp dynamics, making it a compelling rival to the BMW 3 Series. It’s now the only Giulia on offer, with the demise of the riotous Quadrifoglio
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10 July 2026
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Just eight MINI Cooper Oxford Editions coming to New Zealand

MINI is marking 25 years of modern MINI production with a special edition celebrating its British home, and New Zealand will get just eight of them. The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition arrives in the fourth quarter of 2026, offered locally only as the Cooper S 3-Door in Indigo Sunset Blue. Pricing and full specifications will be confirmed closer to launch.
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10 July 2026
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Production-ready Zenvo Aurora Tur unveiled with quad-turbo V12 engine

Danish hypercar maker Zenvo Automotive will unveil two new VP prototype Aurora Tur models at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking a key step towards production and first customer deliveries, targeted for summer 2027. Zenvo calls Aurora the most significant car in its 19-year history, built from a clean-sheet bespoke platform around what it claims is the most powerful V12
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