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Nanoleaf adds Hexagons light panel tech to colourful range

Nanoleaf’s array of brilliantly colourful, fully customisable light panels has expanded with the new Hexagons range.

Jaguar Land Rover Reveals New Noise Cancelling Techs New Noise Cancelling Tech

New noise-canceling technology is designed to remove unwanted road and tyre sound from the cabin.

Fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge production underway

The first of several planned electric vehicle models from Swedish manufacturer Volvo has begun production in Europe.

Buying a Ute: Your Must-Have Guide

Big, grunty and practical - the ute is as much a part of Kiwi culture as 8 wire. A favourite of hardworking tradies and farmers, utes are trusty packhorses for tools, livestock and weekend sporting gear. That’s why finding the right ute...

Buying a Compact SUV? Know The Top 5 Features To Look For

Compact SUVs are arguably one of the hottest car models on the market today. With their higher ride, sporty designs and smaller engine sizes, they’re pushing out hatchbacks in popularity and are more affordable than larger SUVs.

Performance figures for new McLaren 765LT confirmed

It’s official. The McLaren 765LT performance figures are astounding.

The 3D Lamborghini puzzle we all need right now

Wondering how you’ll be able to call a Lamborghini Huracan EVO your own? Puzzle no more.

Nissan Z Proto points way forward to all-new Z coupe

Nissan has signalled its intent to launch an all-new generation of the iconic Z car. The Z Proto concept coupe gives us our clearest picture yet of what the next Nissan sportscar could look like.

Aston Martin DBX: Time Machine

Grand tourer? Offroader? Sports car? How about d) all of the above? The new Aston Martin DBX represents the best of… well, every world.

Le Mans: Hartley Makes It Two & Aston Martin Score The Double.

New Zealand’s Brendon Hartley has claimed his second victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Sophistication meets sport

Now available in both Avant and sedan body styles, the facelifted Audi A4 has arrived, boasting a sportier, more sophisticated style.

Plug & Play... or Just Play

Porsche Panamera offers best in class performance either way.

McLaren Unveils All-New Architecture

A less ‘tubby’ tub will be at the heart of McLaren Automotive next generation of electrified Supercars. McLaren Automotive CEO, Mike Flewitt, has unveiled the brand’s all-new, flexible, lightweight vehicle architecture which will underpin...

Bentley Continental GT model range redefines the replica

Bentley has unveiled a variety of intricately detailed scale models of the Continental GT, designed to appeal to fans of all ages.

New Porsche Panamera achieves lap record at the Nürburgring

An all-new Porsche Panamera has covered the 20.832 kilometres of the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife in exactly 7:29.81 minutes, making it the record holder in the ‘executive cars’ category.

Bond DBS Superleggera Bound for New Zealand

To celebrate the forthcoming 25th James Bond movie, No Time To Die, Aston Martin have created 25 special editions of the DBS Superleggera and Aston Martin Auckland have secured one for New Zealand.

Volkswagen T6.1: The icon, updated

Bigger and more modern than ever, the Volkswagen T6.1 commercial van range takes all that was great about the iconic Kombi and turns it up to eleven.

Compact firepower

Benefiting from a redeveloped, driver-focused cockpit and a powerful 2.0-litre TFSI engine outputting 228kW, the new Audi S3 Sportback furthers the legacy of the premium compact sports model which began 20 years ago.

Dixon on the front row for Indy 500

Scott Dixon will start his Indianapolis 500 campaign on the front row after recording the second-quickest qualifying speed of 371 km/h on the famed speedway in America’s mid-west.

Kiwis get first look at 2021 Kia Sorento

Blending elegance with SUV muscle, the boldly designed 2021 Kia Sorento has been unveiled ahead of its arrival at Giltrap Kia later this month.

"Unreal Experience"

Simon Evans wins The Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY Championship.

New Bentayga Speed

Blending absolute luxury with absolute power, the newly unveiled Bentley Bentayga Speed represents the pinnacle of the Bentayga SUV family and showcases both the precision of Bentley’s hand-built craftsmanship and its focus on impeccable...

The Fast Charger

Audi builds its cutting-edge e-tron electric vehicle portfolio further, with the newly announced Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback, delivering dynamic driveability and energy efficiency in one premium package.

Evans’ Above as Brothers chase an Electric Double.

Both Mitch and Simon Evans are in serious contention to win their respective classes in what is being billed as the most intense final series in motorsport history.

McLaren and Gulf Oil sign strategic partnership

A newly announced partnership between McLaren and Gulf Oil International Ltd reunites two renowned brands that have previously shared successful histories and ventures together.

Back on the Top Step

Young kiwi driver Liam Lawson has bounced back from a series of non-finishes to finish on top of the feature race podium at the British Grand Prix round of the F3 World Championship.

The Essence of Lamborghini

The camouflage has come off Lamborghini’s super-exclusive, track-only hypercar: the Essenza SCV12.

World’s fastest beverage container

Automobili Lamborghini and 24Bottles have produced their first special edition under the two Italian brands’ collaboration: the 24Bottles for Automobili Lamborghini.

Giltrap Audi Charges into the Lead

Giltrap Audi will soon have a 175kW DC fast-charger on site, meaning an Audi e-tron EV can be charged from zero to 80% in under 40 minutes.

Talking Taycan

Between them, they have conquered two of the world's greatest races…and on more than one occasion. So how did the Porsche Taycan fare at the hands of Greg Murphy and the Bamber Boys?

The Audi RS Q3 is here

Available as both a compact SUV and SUV coupe, the new RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback deliver outstanding sports performance in a package that remains practical for the city and beyond.

The Standard Bearer gets even better

The pinnacle of Lexus design, technology and sumptuous styling, updates to the latest LS sedan – a model which traces its lineage right back to the very first Lexus – have been revealed to a global audience.

Nissan turns out a new Leaf

With a drivetrain inspired by the physics-defying GT-R sports car, the Ariya will join the Leaf, which is the world’s most popular electric vehicle, in Nissan’s growing zero emission line-up.

Audi introduces the Q4 Sportback e-tron concept

Audi has unveiled the coupe concept version of its forthcoming Q4 e-tron electric vehicle.

Lawson dominates Race 2 in Spielberg for maiden F3 win

Liam Lawson got his and Hitech Grand Prix’s title challenge underway in stylish circumstances with his first FIA Formula 3 win in Race 2 at the Red Bull Ring.

Aston Martin style on two wheels

Aston Martin has partnered with revered motorcycle manufacturer, Brough Superior, in order to develop the AMB 001 performance bike.

New Bentley Bentayga

Bentley raises the bar once again with its latest take on the defining SUV within the luxury segment of the market – the 2020 Bentayga.

Audi unveils a new look for the Q5

The mid-size SUV gets even better

The End of an Era

After more than a decade in production, the final example of the Bentley Mulsanne has been completed, signifying the end of an illustrious and extraordinary lifespan.

Bentley reveals tech behind unique rotating display

A further symbol of Bentley’s prowess in combining the latest in engineered thinking with traditional craftsmanship and precision, the Bentley Rotating Display provides Continental GT and Flying Spur owners with thee unique designs in one...

Next-gen Golf GTI

The forthcoming eighth generation Volkswagen Golf GTI will underline its stereotypical sporty and engaging character with an all-new Vehicle Dynamics Manager system for even more performance.

Most powerful Lamborghini V12 ever breaks cover

The new track-only Lamborghini SCV12 Squadra Corse hypercar makes its worldwide debut after a gruelling test regime.

The new Jaguar F-TYPE

More beautiful than ever and embodies Jaguar design DNA in its purest form

The Golf GTI TCR limited edition

The GTI is about to be overtaken

Dixon Wins Season Opener

Scott Dixon has hit the ground running in his return to the rack track, winning the season opener in Texas.

Powerful Elegance

The Audi Q3 Sportback stands for strength and precision to an equal degree and reflects this in all design details.

SEAT launches innovative SEAT Subscribe service

SEAT has launched a new first-of-its-kind car subscription service for New Zealanders.

Kiwi racer tops the charts as US series returns to the track

Bentley’s ‘Great Eight’ ends production

The final example of Bentley’s long-serving 6.75-litre V8 engine has left the production line at the firm’s factory in Crewe, UK.

Bruce McLaren’s life and achievements remembered

McLaren Automotive marked the 50th anniversary of Bruce McLaren’s death with a private ceremony at the company’s Woking, UK, headquarters on June 2, 2020.

DB5 Production Resumes

Aston Martin DB5 production resumes after 55 years as build work begins on DB5 Goldfinger continuation cars at Aston Martin Works.

Bentley Continental GT V8

Immense power, exquisite luxury: the Bentley Continental GT V8

The most powerful Lamborghini produced, in LEGO® Technic™

Automobili Lamborghini and the LEGO Group recreate the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37

All-new Nissan Juke lands in NZ

The all-new Nissan Juke has landed in New Zealand, with updated looks and equipment, but still retaining the unique character that ensured its disruptor status among small SUVs when it first launched.

NZ market outstrips global growth for JLR SV models

Strong demand for its widest-ever range of SV models drives Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division to record sales for the 2019/20 fiscal year, with New Zealand sales outstripping global figures.

SVG Clean Sweep

Shane van Gisbergen takes Supercars points lead after dramatic clean sweep

Interactive live stream opens Audi’s design lab to all

Audi’s latest interactive discovery tour of its design studio shows fans all over the globe how its design team develops the Audi look-and-feel of the future.

50th Anniversary Nissan GT-R Revealed

Nissan and Italdesign together unveiled a wild take on the GT-R to celebrate the nameplate's 50th anniversary.

Porsche Track Your Dream

Porsche has added a new feature to its My Porsche app which allows buyers of custom-ordered 911 and 718 sportscars to follow their new vehicle through every step of the production and distribution process.

Flagship Volvo XC100 SUV rumoured for 2023

Reports suggest Volvo will develop a battery electric coupe-style SUV that will rival Range Rover in terms of luxury fit and finish.

Ricciardo joins McLaren

Daniel Ricciardo to drive for McLaren from 2021.

Audi presents the fourth generation of the RS icon

Audi NZ unveils the newest member in their high-performance RS range, the Audi RS 6 Avant.

Bentley Motors resumes production

Bentley Motors looks to come back stronger than ever as a team of over 1700 at the company’s Crewe headquarters begin a phased strategy to ramp up production once again.

New Land Rover Defender: the definition of durability

Like the legendary models before it, the all-new Land Rover Defender is built for adventurous hearts; an icon reimagined for the 21st century and still existing within a category of its own.

First Drive: Porsche Macan GTS

The invitation to experience the first drive of Porsche’s new Macan GTS as New Zealand moved out of Lockdown was music to Steve Vermeulen’s ears. And as an inaugural on-road experience for Level 2, it certainly didn’t disappoint.

Audi RS 5 Coupe & Sportback

Audi’s new-look sports performance spearheaded by RS 5 Coupé and Sportback

Lamborghini Huracán Augmented Reality Launch

Automobili Lamborghini has become the first automotive company in the world to utilise Augmented Reality technology in the launch of a new model.

Bentley X Breitling

Bentley and Breitling celebrate 17-year partnership with stunning new timepiece

Audi to depart DTM, focus on Formula E

Audi AG has signalled its intention to thoroughly realign its motorsport strategy, with a shock departure from DTM touring cars announced following the 2020 season.

Button back to McLaren for GT3 e-sports series

The 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button returns to competition in a McLaren with the manufacturer’s own Customer Racing Team in the SRO e-sports series.

Škoda Type 990 ‘Hajaja’

Station wagon ‘Combi’ models are a firm part of the modern Škoda line-up: a tradition which began in the early 1960s. One lesser-known wagon, however, is Škoda’s prototype ‘Hajaja’, which was based on the utilitarian 1000 MB.

Vice x Taycan

The Porsche Taycan is featured as 'Vice Asia' challenges the stigma around electric vehicles.

Skoda Kamiq arrives in NZ

Škoda says the all-new Kamiq SUV, which has now arrived in New Zealand, sets the benchmark for space and comfort in the compact crossover.

The secrets of the Speedtail

McLaren’s Hybrid Hyper-GT

Racing for Local Businesses

A new Kiwi-flavoured e-racing series, Racing Local, has already attracted formidable competition with the likes of Brendon Hartley, Hayden Paddon, Earl Bamber, Scott McLaughlin, Greg Murphy and plenty more.

Big Brother is Watching

Mitch and Simon Evans reveal what it takes to race around the world.

All-new Kia Sorento unveiled

Kia has revealed the all-new Sorento; the fourth generation of the Korean manufacturer’s flagship SUV. Featuring more space, connectivity and new all-wheel-drive technology, Kia says the new Sorento will raise the standard in the popular...

Watches for Winter

Showcasing exquisite detailing from the world’s top timepiece manufacturers, here are five of 66’s picks for the best men’s watches this winter.

Bentley’s Birkin Blower Goes Digital

Bentley’s Blower Continuation Series reaches an important milestone as the first CAD digital model that forms the blueprint for the classic race car recreation is completed by the Mulliner Classic team, working from their homes under UK...

McLaren Ventilator Challenge

COVID-19: McLaren supports the Ventilator Challenge UK

The Future of Aston Martin

The monumental challenges of COVID-19 haven’t deterred Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll from increasing his investment in Aston Martin from 16.7% to 25%.

From Pukekohe to Miami Vice

Danny Sullivan had gone from shovelling chicken manure to being the superstar of American racing. In 1986 he guest-starred in an episode of Miami Vice, which at the time was one of the biggest show on Television.

Plan B becomes Plan A

If you think e-racing simply involves professional drivers playing Forza on their Xboxes, think again. This highly competitive, ultra-realistic form of motorsport involves all the stakes of real-life motor racing minus the threat of...

McLaren Elva M6A Theme

McLaren’s Elva M6A Theme by MSO (McLaren Special Operations) external paint scheme replicates Bruce McLaren’s Can-Am conquering icon of 1967 in every detail.

Electrifying the Macan

Porsche’s popular compact SUV, the Macan, is set to become the performance vehicle manufacturer’s second dedicated electric model, showcasing an all new EV platform

Lexus LF-30 Electrified

The LF-30 Electrified Concept, Lexus’ newest design study, stopped international media and public visitors alike in their tracks at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show.

Remote Control

The new Bentley Flying Spur has given rear seat occupants unprecedented control.

Sir Stirling Moss

The world says farewell to a Formula 1 legend.

Volkswagen uses 3D printing to produce face shields

Breaking Through

Roderick ‘R.J.’ Hampton Jr has a plan. It’s an unconventional one, but he has the support of some of the biggest names in the game, as well as his close - knit family. And every game night out on the court, his teammates in the New Zealand...

Leading the Charge

66 Magazine sat down for an exclusive interview with Giltrap Group founder, Sir Colin Giltrap.

50 Years of Range Rover

Land Rover and Anthony Joshua celebrate Golden Jubilee for luxury SUV with unique snow art.

Defenders to the Rescue

Pair of 2020 Land Rover Defenders rescue stranded truck in Namib desert

'One of a kind' GT

Bentley Continental GT Convertible Equestrian Edition

SKODA OCTAVIA RS iV

Introducing the first plug-in hybrid in the performance-oriented ŠKODA RS family

Aston Martin V12 Speedster

The Aston Martin V12 Speedster has made its global debut today, with just 88 examples of this puristic limited-edition model set to hit the road.

McLaren 765LT

Lighter, more powerful, even more engaging – and uniquely McLaren: the new 765LT is revealed

Bentley Mulliner Bacalar

Just 12 examples of this striking, limited edition model are being created, guaranteeing rarity and exclusivity, and offering supreme luxury and breath-taking performance.oldest coachbuilder in the world.

CUPRA Formentor

Introducing CUPRA's new Hybrid SUV

Jaguar F-PACE x Canon

The Jaguar F-PACE captured though the lens of the new Canon EOS C500 Mark II Camera.

The 2020 Golf GTI Revealed

Volkswagen have officially pulled the covers off the new Golf GTI.

The New Hybrid Touareg R

Volkswagen ramps up its hybrid campaign in 2020: with the world premiere of the new Touareg R at the Geneva Motor Show, the brand’s top-of-the-range model now also features a plug-in hybrid drive.

The Audi A1 Citycarver

Audi presents the Audi A1 citycarver, the most progressive compact model with the four rings

Evans Victorious in Mexico

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

Uncompromising Performance Meets Pure Emotion

The New SEAT Leon

SEAT launches the all-new SEAT Leon with an investment of more than 1.1 billion euros

Nissan Leaf Nismo RC

Nissan shows off the head-turning Leaf Nismo RC on track

Greg Murphy Endorses Track Switch

The driver who once ruled Pukekohe believes Hampton Downs will be a fitting replacement for the ITM Auckland Super400 per a late change to the 2020 calendar.

Lowndes Teams Up With Bamber For Bathurst 12hr

Craig Lowndes teams up with Bamber and Vanthoor for Bathurst 12 Hour assault in a Meguiar’s backed Porsche 911 GT3 R

Quietly Confident

Behind all the electric vehicle hoopla, Audi has rather quietly gotten on with building the first mainstream off-road capable premium EV. Which is rather handy for exploring the great Kiwi outdoors.

Sharp, Suited and Booted

On the surface, McLaren’s long and lovely new GT – the first car of its kind from the iconic manufacturer – is a departure from the established playbook. But upon closer inspection, perhaps it isn’t. Don’t be expecting a traditional take on...

New Rear-Wheel Drive Huracán Evo

Huracán EVO Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) puts driver at the center of the driving experience

The Limited Edition Aston Martin V12 Speedster

Aston Martin today confirms production of a strictly limited number of the stunning new V12 Speedster.

SUV Coupé for the e-tron Family:

The Audi e-tron Sportback

New Macan GTS

Porsche completes the Macan series with a distinctly sporty model - featuring a powerful engine, performance-oriented chassis, characteristic design and enhanced equipment.

2020 Kia Optima

Late last month, we got our first glimpse of Kia's updated Optima, complete with aggressive front and rear styling that looks like something straight out of Europe, not Korea.

Kelly, Dixon, Dennis to race Aston Martin in Bathurst 12H

R-Motorsport set to line up with Rick Kelly, Scott Dixon and Jake Dennis in one of their Aston Martin Vantage GT3 as part of an exciting new partnership with Castrol, BP and Giltrap Group to contest the Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour together

McLaren 620R

New McLaren 620R sets the pace as road-legal version of McLaren GT4 race car

Pikes Peak Continental GT

Bentley unveils the bold Continental GT Pikes Peak special edition

He's back

Liam Lawson confirms plans to defend NZ Toyota Racing Series crown

Audi Sport Refreshes RS Models for 2020

Audi have published a dark teaser image to preview the upcoming additions to its lineup. Read more to see the upcoming 2020 models.

The New F-Type

The new Jaguar F-TYPE looks more beautiful than ever and embodies Jaguar design DNA in its purest form

DBX is here

Introducing the DBX... Aston Martin's first SUV in their illustrious 106 year history.

McLaren Pays Homage

New McLaren Elva is a 600kW brute paying homage to a Kiwi great.

Olympic Pairs New Challenge

Olympic and Team NZ sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have founded Live Ocean, an ocean conservation charity.

The All New KIA Seltos

The Art Of Small SUV

Van Gisbergen Chasing Le Mans Dream

Shane van Gisbergen is hunting a Le Mans 24 Hours drive as part of a plan to capitalise on a friendlier 2020 Supercars calendar.

The doctor is in

As Nano girl, Dr Michelle Dickinson is on an adventure, bringing science and all the explosions, flames and liquid nitrogen therein to kids everywhere.

New VW Golf Goes Big On Tech

What will be the hook that will keep the Volkswagen Golf in the game? In a word: Connectivity.

New Nissan Navara Warrior

Engineered & Tested for ‘Down under’ Conditions

Once In A Lifetime

McLaren Auckland Sales Manager, Luke Neuberger, recently hosted 26 Kiwi owners in the United Kingdom on an amazing trip to attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the dynamic launch of the forthcoming McLaren GT and an exclusive visit to...

An Icon Reimagined

After years of anticipation and speculation, the all-new next-generation Land Rover Defender has finally been unveiled.

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

General Motors Holden has confirmed that the next-generation mid-engine Corvette will be built in right-hand-drive (RHD) and will roar Down Under for sale in New Zealand.

Grand Touaring

The great Kiwi road trip might just about be the Volkswagen Touareg’s natural born setting. Which is pretty good going for a precision engineered SUV designed and built 18,000km away from Ohakune.

Lamborghini partners with Mad Mike

Internationally renowned drift racer, ‘Mad’ Mike Whiddett, recently appointed global Lamborghini ambassador has taken a modified Huracán to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Taking Flight

Art, power and prestige make for the perfect marriage in the all-new Bentley Flying Spur. But with engineering and design expectations at such a pinnacle of perfection, interior design team leader, Brett Boydell, admits to many hours of...

Rally New Zealand to Return to the World Stage in 2020

Getting the WRC back in New Zealand It has taken a herculean effort, a stack of charm and crucially the financial commitment of a group of businesses who share our passion for this sport.

World premiere of the Porsche Taycan

Puristic design and fully electric drive

Leading From The Front

A career in law beckoned the young Richard Izard. But he saw opportunity almost everywhere else. And through the years, opportunity has helped shape his love of the Bentley marque.

Hot New Thing

Hong Kong boasts 7.4 million people and two motorsport circuits. One is for radio control cars, the other exists for just 1 weekend a year. Steve Vermeulen joins Panasonic Jaguar Racing to understand how Formula E is helping change the face...

Breaking the waves

Together and apart, Peter Burling and Blair Tuke boast an impressive catalogue of feats and victories on the ocean.

Rhythm & Blues

John Kirwan has fought hard, won big and lost openly. His career on the rugby field is unparalleled. His leadership on the sideline is controversial. His honesty in addressing mental health and wellbeing issues is bravery personified....

Breast Cancer Foundation

Breast Cancer Foundation continues to spread the word and save lives

Making tracks

Jupiter Project

Gliding On

When Simon Gault isn’t hard at work in a hectic restaurant kitchen, escaping aloft is something the famous chef has been passionate about since he was a teenager. We hitched a ride and went soaring high above the city in his sail plane.