Rodin cars FZERO PROTOTYPE makes test track debut
The stunningly tranquil South Island of New Zealand recently reverberated to the evocative motorsport engine note of the Rodin Cars FZERO hypercar. The concept of the FZERO was first revealed to the world last year, and now the New Zealand-designed-and-manufactured hypercar has entered the test and development phase. The FZERO rolling onto the brand’s own […]
Morgan looks to electrified future with XP-1 development vehicle
Morgan Motor Company is planning its electric future and sharing details of a new development vehicle that will act as the forerunner to all future electric Morgan sports cars. Referred to as ‘XP-1’, the experimental prototype will provide key information to the engineers and designers at Morgan as they embark on creating the company’s first […]
Introducing the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupé
A raft of significant updates including key drivetrain improvements, expanded dimensions and a packedstandard equipment list are just some of the highlights of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC Coupé. And with its rakish design and sporty stance, it presents an emotively appealing alternative to its practical sibling, the wagon-based GLC SUV. The all-new GLC […]
Oh yeah – The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Mercedes-AMG is changing the game by introducing an advanced hybrid drivetrain for the first time to power its beloved C 63 performance sedan. Inspired by technology transfer direct from Formula 1, the combination of the world’s most powerful production four-cylinder engine with a Mercedes-AMG-developed Electric Drive Unit (EDU) mounted on the rear axle produces truly […]
Are leather car interiors benefitting the planet?
One 4 Leather thinks so. One 4 Leather, a global group of automotive leather manufacturers and suppliers, has claimed using leather in cars is benefitting the planet. It released data outlining that if the automotive industry stopped using leather altogether, 35 million hides would go to landfill, meaning an extra 644 million kg of CO2e […]
MG and Heartland Bank help make driving a new car even easier
MG Motor has teamed up with Heartland Bank in New Zealand to launch MG Finance, which will offer arange of flexible car finance solutions for the entire MG range including the all new MG4, XPOWER, HS,HS Plug-in Hybrid, ZS, ZS EV and MG3. MG Finance, with the support of Heartland Bank, will be launching a […]
BYD Blade Battery Clinches Innovation of the Year 2024 Award
BYD, the World’s No.1 manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Innovation of the Year 2024’ award for its ground-breaking BYD Blade Battery from Electrifying.com in the UK. The award is a testament of BYD’s commitment to cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions. Born out of relentless research and development, the BYD Blade Battery […]
It’s just ‘kin rain – Tarmac Tantrum
This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but just as night follows day, today (or in the near future) rain will inevitably pour from the ‘long white clouds’ above, and onto a road near you. So why do NZ drivers seem to lose their minds at the sight of it making our roads clog up quicker […]
Regen Renegade – Jeep Renegade Limited 4xe PHEV Review
The Jeep Renegade is back. The smallest model from the brand famous for its back catalogue of off-road icons has returned and economy is the name of the game. The new Renegade 4xe is one of three plug-in hybrid models sold in New Zealand, the others being the Compass and Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Renegade […]
Hi5 – BMW i5 M60 all-electric sedan first drive
The fully electric variant of the 8th generation BMW 5 series has arrived in NZ and it’s a cracker. It leans on the heritage and roots of the groundbreaking 1972 original E12 and yet embraces all the modernity, finesse and sustainability that the brand has to offer. We headed to the stunning and picturesque Millbrook […]