OCTA OTW to Dakar – Defender OCTA to compete at the Rally

Land Rover is taking its legendary Defender to new heights with the introduction of the Defender OCTA, a rally-prepped vehicle that marks the brand’s bold entry into the world of Dakar and FIA World Rally-Raid Championships. This marks Land Rover’s first factory-backed entry into the grueling world of rally competitions, and the OCTA is designed to […]

EV Start-up Canoo, Sunk!

Canoo Bankrupt

EV start-up declares bankruptcy It seems the only thing Canoo is canoeing into is bankruptcy court. The EV startup, once touted as a potential Tesla-killer (remember those heady days?), has officially paddled its last, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy . Apparently, building electric vehicles is slightly more complicated than assembling a Lego Millennium Falcon, requiring […]

India’s Electric Avenue: Why Global EV Makers Are Racing to the Subcontinent

A photo of a new Skoda Enyaq and new Enyaq Coupe pictured in blue and red respectively.

India, a nation on the cusp of an automotive revolution, is witnessing a surge in interest from global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. From established giants like Tesla to ambitious startups, the world’s carmakers are eyeing India’s burgeoning market with increasing enthusiasm. But what’s driving this electric gold rush? A confluence of factors, from government initiatives […]

No bull, Luke ‘the Nuke’ is a fashionista

Luke Littler

Luke the Nuke Littler is More Than Just a Pretty (and Expensive) Watch Seventeen-year-old darts prodigy Luke “The Nuke” Littler has apparently detonated not just the dartboard, but the fashion world as well. Sources claim that his £5,500 (NZ$10,000) TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph, sported during his world championship win, has catapulted him into the style […]

Killer Cars of Instagram

Mustang RTR Spec 1 NZ

Are Your Double-Taps Fueling a Deadly Trend? A new study by DJC Law has revealed a shocking correlation: the cars racking up likes on Instagram are also racking up some serious crash statistics. Turns out, internet fame might just be a highway to heaven (or, you know, the junkyard). Leading the charge in this vehicular […]

Polestar 7, smaller than a 2 which is smaller than a 4

Polestar 7?

In a move destined to have Volvo EX30, BMW iX1, and Mini Aceman fans clutching their plaid seat cushions tighter than ever, Polestar has officially announced its bold new Polestar 7: an electric vehicle designed to electrify the premium compact SUV sector—literally. Forget the predictable flair of Swedish furniture or meatballs; this SUV is more […]

Curtain Call for Lexus RC and RC-F

Lexus RC-F 10th Anniversary review New Zealand

2025 Marks the Final Lap for the V8-Powered Coupe The Lexus RC coupe, a striking sports car renowned for its V8 prowess, is bidding farewell after nearly a decade of production. Lexus announced that 2025 would mark the final model year for this vehicle, with the RC F model, powered by its iconic 5.0-litre naturally […]

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