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Mahindra just threw down the gauntlet in the global pickup market. The company has unveiled the Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler, a globally-engineered pickup that’s set to launch in India by April 2027 with prices starting below ₹19.79 lakh (NZ$35K) ex-showroom. The Scorpio Life...

There is something inherently honest about ice driving. When you strip away the safety nets, turn off the traction control, and leave only the driver and the machine on a frozen mountain top in the Southern Alps, there is nowhere to hide. As Group General Manager NordEast Vehicle Distributors and (in many ways) mastermind behind the inaugural “Zeekr on Ice” event, Dane Fisher...

If you thought electric vehicles were solely the domain of Tesla fanboys and Scandinavian minimalists, think again. Qatar is about to launch its first dedicated EV manufacturing plant through a landmark partnership between JTA International Investment Holding and WATT Electric Vehicle Company. Spoiler alert: this is a full-blown industrial revolution for the Gulf region.

Monterey Car Week draws the automotive world’s attention every August, and BMW is arriving in force this year. The German manufacturer has confirmed an extensive program that involves concept premieres, motorsport celebrations, and even a fashion collaboration, all across the Monterey Peninsula from 13 to 16 August 2026.

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Thursday, 13 August 2026. Welcome back to another instalment of Cardle of the Day, the series where we work through each morning’s puzzle at Cardle and then spend a little time with whatever car the game has decided to celebrate — or torment us with.

If you haven’t played Cardle before, the premise is simple and quietly addictive: one car, ...