Kia’s brightest spark – all-new Kia EV6 GT-Line review
Having attended the NZ launch of the all-new Kia EV6 several weeks ago (and been more than impressed), I was keen to get some alone time with this futuristic yet oh so normal BEV Crossover – Thankfully Kia NZ thought so too and threw me the keys to the GT-Line model. As a brand, Kia […]
NZ on the top!
by Harry Perachi Toyota scores fifth consecutive victory in Le Mans TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has secured a victory in the Hypercar class of the 90th Le Mans 24 Hours and now has a winning streak of 5 years. Kiwi racing driver Brendon Hartley celebrated with teammates Sébastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa after driving their #8 […]
Porsche & Puma Collaborate on Carrera Sneakers
The unique footwear marks 50 years since the launch of the Carrera RS 2.7.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing join as elite sponsor of 2022 Repco Rally New Zealand
PRESS RELEASE TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Rally New Zealand have announced that TGR are coming on as an elite sponsor of the 2022 Repco Rally New Zealand, a round of the World Rally Championship, in the bid to continue to support the evolution of motorsport in New Zealand. TGR and Toyota globally have supported […]
SIXT revs up for Rally!
PRESS RELEASE After a 10-year hiatus, the FIA World Rally Championship is back on Kiwi shores and this year it’s powered by SIXT. SIXT is the official New Mobility Partner of Repco Rally New Zealand for 2022. The 33rd edition of the WRC hits Kiwi roads in September with SIXT providing the horsepower for fans […]
Why buy an EV (electric vehicle) over I.C.E
There are a number of reasons to buy an electric vehicle over an ICE vehicle, but are electric cars worth it? For those considering making a new vehicle purchase, offering company EVs, or upgrading their fleet, we’ve pulled together a summary of the core differences of battery power versus ICE (Internal Combustion Engine). They’re Greener […]
All Aboard: Queenstown Trip Part 3
Queenstown is on the shores of a big lake which is traveled by an old steamship. Time for a cruise I think.
Jaguar Land Rover and what3words deliver world-first navigation solution
PRESS RELEASE Jaguar Land Rover is offering customers accurate and precise navigation even in the most remote locations, by becoming the first automotive manufacturer to integrate what3words global location technology into vehicles already on the road through a software-over-the-air (SOTA) update. what3words has divided the globe into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, and […]
NZ’s best road trip radio station
Let’s face it, picking the best soundtrack for any sizable journey is a bit of a mission. Tapes (showing my age) and CD’s have essentially become a thing of the past and for those of you that have downloaded a list of tunes to your phone, it won’t be long before you ruin your faves […]
Dynamic Inductive Recharging Technology for Electric Vehicles
PRESS RELEASE “Arena del Futuro” Demonstrates Capability of Dynamic Inductive Recharging Technology for Electric Vehicles. After months of testing at the “Arena del Futuro” circuit, Stellantis, together with its project partners, today demonstrated in Chiari, Italy, the capability of Dynamic Wireless Power transfer (DWPT) technology to wirelessly recharge electric vehicles (EVs) as they travel over specially equipped, […]