Family-Fave upgrade – 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line review
The Volkswagen Tiguan is a vehicle so popular it has charmed its way into becoming one of New Zealand’s favorite family-friendly SUVs. And now, its third generation is bigger, better, and undeniably more refined. In simple terms, it’s evolved. For those that don’t know, Tiguan is a portmanteau of “tiger” and “iguana.” Sure it’s a […]
Xmas sorted – Rare 1930s Child-Sized Car Up for Auction
Parents, buckle up, you might need to revise your Christmas wish list, and no, it’s not another Barbie Power Wheels or Hot Wheels Race Track. Forget “kids’ toys” as you know them—Webb’s auction house in Auckland is about to hammer down on a piece of pint-sized driving history: the ATCO Junior Safety-First Training Car, a […]
Black Fri-yay – Mahindra XUV700 Black Edition Review
With ‘Black Friday’ being all the rage right now, lesser known (in NZ) car giant Mahindra has seized the opportunity to release their blacked-out XUV700. It’s called the XUV700 Black Edition and it’s quite the statement. The NZ SUV market is arguably a battlefield of innovation, reliability, and desirability, but Mahindra has raised the stakes […]
Giltrap CUPRA North Shore Kicks Off Coffee Connect Events
Giltrap CUPRA North Shore Kicks Off Coffee Connect Events with Auckland FC Giltrap CUPRA North Shore has launched an exciting new initiative to bring the local community together through their series of Coffee Connect events. The inaugural event, held today, was a resounding success, featuring Auckland FC (whom Cupra are the official motor vehicle partner […]
LDV Terron 9 Set to Shake Up the Ute market in 2025!
The Future of Utes? Meet the All-New LDV Terron 9 – Bigger, Smarter, and the First True Electric Challenger in the ute Market! LDV Automotive Australia has confirmed that two prototypes of the new-generation LDV Terron 9 ute have landed in the country for local testing, setting the stage for a mid-2025 showroom debut. But […]
Mahindra Launches the All-New BE 6e
A Futuristic Electric Coupe SUV Mahindra has officially entered the premium EV segment with the launch of the BE 6e, an electric coupe SUV. With its bold futuristic design, cutting-edge technology, and powerful performance, the BE 6e is set to go head-to-head with established rivals like the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Mercedes-Benz EQA. […]
JAC T9 Ute NZ Launch and First Drive
‘A tradie ute at an apprenticeship price’. Earlier this year, JAC Motors introduced the T9 ute to international markets, where it has already made its mark across Australia, South Africa, Asia, and South America. But even with a proven track record, the New Zealand launch wasn’t going to happen until the T9 could prove itself […]
Tinted Black – Mahindra Scorpio N review
Not bragging, but the last time I was behind the wheel of a Mahindra Scorpio, I was tearing through Mahindra’s proving grounds in India, pushing the SUV to its absolute limits. So, naturally, being handed the keys for a local 24-hour test drive, and the chance to test its mettle on our pothole-riddled roads, felt […]
Harley-Davidson’s Race-Ready Road Glide Has its Europe Debut
Motorcycles come in different shapes and sizes, and the Harley-Davidson Road Glide might not be the first one to come to your mind when you think about track records and knee scraping bends. All the more reason for HD’s Factory Racing team to go for a new showcase of its race-ready 2024 Road Glide bike, […]
Characterful Crowd Pleaser: 2024 Honda HR-V Sport e:hev Review
Honda’s popular crossover has undergone a complete transformation.