Why the Millbrook Resort is so 5ustainable
Globally, luxury and sporty car brand BMW is heavily involved in sustainability, from manufacture, through components, materials and of course emissions, it’s a brand that’s certainly on a mission. Which is why, when it came to the venue for its NZ launch of the all-new i5 M60, it chose Millbrook resort in Queenstown. Located near […]
Radiant EV in the NZ – Lexus RZ 450e review
The all-new Lexus RZ is an all-electric model spawned from the RX nameplate. According to Lexus it stands for ‘Radiant Z-axis/Zero’ which signifies being both ‘shining’ and ‘the axis along which values of z are measured’. But as baffling as this may sound, all you need to know is that it’s Lexus’s first electric vehicle […]
Sustainable fuel headlines Goodwood Revival
Goodwood is proud to announce that the 2024 Revival will serve as a landmark moment in motorsport history, as the entire weekend of historic racing is set to take place exclusively using sustainable fuel. Already an event that champions second-hand sustainability, today’s announcement sees the Revival further extend its Revive & Thrive ethos with sustainable […]
All-new SANTA FE lauded for outstanding performance, comfort and features
Hyundai Motor Company’s all-new SANTA FE is a rugged yet refined large SUV that seamlessly integrates the demands of family life with the desire for adventure. When Hyundai Motor set out to develop the new model, it surveyed young adults about their vehicle needs and lifestyles and uncovered high interest in outdoor activities. Millennials in […]
Turn off your ‘kin high beam
I was actually going to call this week’s Tarmac Tantrum ‘blinded by the light’ but I think someone has used that title, either way, this rant is about driver’s inability to use their headlights. I spent the weekend at a Hazza’s wedding in Tauranga (well a little outside). It was a beautiful affair that I’m […]
LEXUS debuts Next-generation BEV Concept and future vision for mobility
Lexus has revealed a range of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) concept models under the theme “Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience” at Japan Mobility Show 2023. The Lexus booth hosted the global debut of the next-generation BEV concept car LF-ZC, set for release in 2026, along with the BEV flagship concept model LF-ZL, which […]
Nissan accelerates the switch to full electric
Nissan is charging ahead with its vision for a zero emissions future, with confirmation that all three models made at its UK plant will go 100% electric. Today’s announcement means the EV36Zero hub in Sunderland, Nissan’s blueprint for future manufacturing, will consist of three electric vehicles (EVs), three gigafactories and up to £3bn investment – […]
Lex-tended and Lex-urious UX – 2024 Lexus UX 300e Limited review
The UX 300e, Lexus’ first all-electric model has been given a refresh, including more range and more safety, but as expected, it retains all its Lexus luxury and refinement. We took it for a spin to check out the improvements. It was way back in January 2022 when we last got behind the wheel of […]
Lunaz reveals concept for the most sustainable Aston Martin ever created
Lunaz presents its latest upcycled Aston Martin DB6 – a vision of eco- conscious material usage never seen combined on a road car, until today. Lunaz is proud to present a concept for the world’s most sustainable Aston Martin: an upcycled and elevated DB6. Its silent, powerful 375 bhp electric powertrain and wealth of innovative […]
MAHLE sets the global standard for EV wireless charging
Inductive – i.e. wireless – charging of electric vehicles is much more convenient as there is no need to fiddle with cables or search for a charging station with a suitable plug. MAHLE has developed a positioning system that allows an electric vehicle to be simply, reliably and precisely aligned above the charging coil in […]
