World premiere All-New Renault Austral
PRESS RELEASE Renault brings an ambitious model to its SUV range: the All-New Renault Austral. It will serve to bolster efforts to win back the C-segment that forms the core of the global automotive market. The All-New Austral is part of the ‘cars for living’ tradition and marks the next milestone in the C-segment offensive […]
Jaguar celebrates release of its third Vision Gran Turismo car – the Roadster
PRESS RELEASE Jaguar has unveiled its third all-electric virtual gaming sports car – the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster. Following the success of the original Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupé and the extreme Vision Gran Turismo SV endurance racer, Jaguar’s latest all-electric virtual race car joins the grid for the launch of Gran Turismo 7 […]
Nissan’s e-4ORCE technology delivers bowl of ramen perfectly
PRESS RELEASE Nissan released today a video of the Nissan e-4ORCE Ramen Counter project that demonstrates how the company’s latest vehicle control technology can provide a comfortable ride in e-4ORCE-equipped vehicles—and for bowls of noodles. The video shows how a motorized server tray with e-4ORCE tech swiftly delivers ramen and maintains the integrity of noodle presentation by […]
Electric Lite: Mazda MX-30 Mild Hybrid Review
Everyone seemed to ask the same thing, “Isn’t this electric?’ My response was “yes, but not this one.” Mazda’s MX-30 has been getting much praise as the Hiroshima based company’s newest foray into BEV mass production. However, the version you see here is the entry level MX-30 Mild Hybrid. So, what exactly is this version […]
First-ever Mazda CX-60 Crossover SUV makes its European debut
PRESS RELEASE Mazda Motor Europe has today premiered the First-Ever Mazda CX-60, a new crossover SUV. The First-Ever Mazda CX-60 is the first of Mazda’s Large Product group models with greatly enhanced driving pleasure, environmental and safety performance. Mazda plans to introduce four new SUV models from its Large Product group across the globe by […]
ROLLS-ROYCE announces Black Badge Ghost – the purest Black Badge yet
PRESS RELEASE The Black Badge Ghost is the most dynamic car in the Rolls-Royce range. Its drivetrain and chassis have been re-engineered for more urgent performance and the 6.75-litre V12 engine now delivers increased power (441kW) and torque (900Nm). This, Ghost’s alter ego, represents the boldest expression of Ghost. “After considerable internal debate, Rolls-Royce announced that […]
Volkswagen to unveil new ID.BUZZ tomorrow
The iconic VW Bus gets the ID treatment.
Aston Martin to develop high performance battery technology with Britishvolt
PRESS RELEASE Aston Martin has moved another step forward in its journey to electrification, with an agreement to develop bespoke high performance battery cell technology alongside Britishvolt. The collaboration, formalised in a Memorandum of Understanding, further supports the ultra-luxury manufacturer’s plans to launch its first battery electric vehicle in 2025, with Aston Martin targeting new […]
Shh-koda – Skoda Superb iV review
The ŠKODA Superb iV plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is the Czech-born brand’s first step into the electrified car melee and what a way to start. Not only is it luxurious and cavernous on the inside, but it’s ultra quiet and very clever (just ask Laura). Plus with around 60km of EV only range, it’ll now get […]
PM on near NZ$500k pa denies cost of living crisis
by Greg Taylor For those of us filling up at the pumps and noticing that the price has almost doubled, don’t worry about it. Speaking to Newshub’s AM, our PM says it’s not what she’d call a crisis. Ardern says, “We are experiencing high inflation as are many countries at the moment,” [but] “It is projected […]