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New Zealand drivers urged to fill up early

by Rocio Bravo

Fuel pump price displays show increasing costs for consumers. Photo: Ekaterina Belinskaya/Pexels Drivers in New Zealand are facing higher pump prices and wondering if they should fill up early or wait until the tank is nearly empty. With forecasts suggesting further increases, the best approach depends on whether fuel costs are rising or falling, according to recent analysis of vehicle efficiency and fuel weight. Weighing the cost of carrying fuel…

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Shigeru Miyamoto pitched Mario Kart as a lighthearted experience. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe occupies a strange spot in the pantheon of video games: it is likely the most popular racing title ever made, yet it actively undermines the skill required to win. The game’s creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, originally pitched it as a lighthearted experience set in an amusement park rather than a life-or-death simulation. That vision has evolved into a…

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NHK K5R Helmet Delivers Premium Look at Budget Price

by mira

The NHK K5R helmet retails for ₹6,799 on NHK India's website. A writer who tested the NHK K5R full-face helmet for extended rides found the design leans more aggressive than expected for its price point. The shell follows a sporty silhouette with sharp surfaces and aerodynamic detailing, giving it the appearance of a higher-end race-derived helmet despite listing at ₹6,799 on NHK India's website. Sporty Design Meets Everyday Practicality The…

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New Zealand drivers urged to fill up early

New Zealand drivers are urged to fill up early as pump prices...

Rocio Bravo • Oct 8, 2026 • Trail Reports

New Zealand drivers urged to fill up early

F uel pump price displays show increasing costs for consumers. Photo: Ekaterina Belinskaya/Pexels Drivers in New Zealand are facing higher pump prices and wondering if they should fill up early or wait until the tank is nearly empty. With...

forecasts suggesting further increases, the best approach depends on whether fuel costs are rising or falling, according to recent analysis of vehicle efficiency and fuel weight. Weighing the cost of carrying fuel Petrol weighs about 0.75 kilograms per litre, while...

New Mini Countryman dwarfs original Range Rover

The new Mini Countryman dwarfs the original Range Rover in size and...

Amanda Morales • Oct 5, 2026 • Road Legends

New Mini Countryman dwarfs original Range Rover

T he first Range Rover was introduced in 1970 with 16-inch wheels. A comparison between the new Mini Countryman and an old Range Rover reveals significant changes in size, weight, and specifications over the last 55 years. The modern...

Mini Countryman is both longer and wider than the first Range Rover from 1970, with almost the same weight and interior space. The most striking difference is the wheels, with the Range Rover featuring 16-inch wheels and the Mini Countryman...

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Preferred for Practicality and Efficiency

The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is preferred for its practicality and efficiency,...

mira • Oct 1, 2026 • Road Legends

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Preferred for Practicality and Efficiency

T he Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake features a 455-litre boot, expanding to 1,290 litres with folded seats. A Mercedes-Benz CLA long-term test report reveals a preference for the Shooting Brake model over the saloon. The reviewer describes the Shooting...

Brake as more resolved and better planted on the road, with improved rear visibility and practicality. Its more upright rear window enhances visibility, particularly in poor weather, aided by a rear wiper—a practical feature during wet seasons. Practicality and Design...

Xbox merges two game development studios

Xbox merges two game development studios, focusing on Forza and Fable games...

Victoria Guzman • Sep 28, 2026 • Road Legends

Xbox merges two game development studios

X box announced 268 layoffs as part of its restructuring plan. Photo: Antonio Treccarichi/Pexels Xbox has announced that Turn 10 and Playground Games, the studios behind Forza Horizon and Forza Motorsport, will merge into one team. The new team...

will focus on both Forza and Fable games. The news was announced via Xbox's news wire, which has seen a regular stream of layoff announcements in recent years. The merger is part of Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty's larger...