GEELY appoints Jordan Haines to lead New Zealand Operations
To help reshape New Zealand’s automotive landscape, Geely has announced the appointment of industry veteran Jordan Haines as their New Zealand Brand Manager. Having cut his teeth in the automotive sector for 13 years, including a noteworthy stint as Volkswagen New Zealand’s National Sales Manager, Haines brings a wealth of experience to the role. “The […]
Is Aion Coming to New Zealand?
Kiwis with a penchant for cutting-edge EVs are likely buzzing with anticipation. Aion, the electric arm of Chinese auto giant GAC, is making waves with its global expansion plans, but will those waves reach our shores? The short answer is: maybe. Aion’s shiny new Global Version Aion V is making a splash, boasting a whopping […]
Ford to return to Le Mans for a new chapter in Endurance Racing
Ford is preparing to make a significant return to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027, marking a bold new chapter in its storied history of sports car racing. This move underscores Ford’s ongoing commitment to innovation and performance at one of the most demanding events in motorsport. Drawing on decades of racing […]
EV 2 all? VW teases ID.one as part of Future Plan
Volkswagen is setting the stage for its next generation of compact electric vehicles with the recent teaser of the 2027 ID.1 EV. This new addition to Volkswagen’s growing ID family promises to further democratise electric mobility, offering a blend of modern design and practical functionality that could appeal to a wide range of urban drivers. […]
3D Printing – From Boom to Bumps on the Road to Reinvention
The world of 3D printing has always been a head-turner, promising dazzling innovations and reshaping industries as we know them. But as IDTechEx’s latest report reveals, 2024 wasn’t exactly a red-carpet year for additive manufacturing. While the sector still holds plenty of potential to revolutionize manufacturing, a host of economic hiccups last year had even […]
Subaru goes Green(ish) with new Forester Hybrid
In a move that’s about as surprising as finding sheep in New Zealand, Subaru has finally jumped onto the electrification bandwagon with their first-ever U.S. Forester Hybrid. And boy, have they done it in typical Subaru fashion – by refusing to compromise on their “go-anywhere” DNA. The 2025 Forester Hybrid isn’t just another pretty face […]
Audi Backtracks on Vehicle Name Changes
The ICE powered A6 is back and more!
Nissan Sparks Curiosity with “E-Trail” Trademark
Could the Electric X-Trail Be Coming to a Dealer Near You? In a move that may signal Nissan’s electrified ambitions soaring into uncharted territory, the Japanese automaker recently filed a trademark for the term “E-Trail” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The announcement has sparked rumors amongst car enthusiasts and EV evangelists alike, […]
Hybrids have ‘pasta’ ICE for Ferrari
In a ‘shocking’ twist of high-octane bureaucracy, Ferrari has officially declared war on petrol pumps everywhere by delivering more hybrids than pure gas-powered cars for the first time in its history. Yes, the purveyor of roaring V12s and the unofficial soundtrack of midlife crises delivered a record 13,752 vehicles in 2024, with 51% of those […]
Rivian going hands-free this year
Rivian has announced its “hold-my-beer” moment in the self-driving car race. By 2026, the EV automaker expects to roll out an “eyes-off” self-driving system—a bold move to snatch bragging rights from Mercedes, the only carmaker currently at Level 3 on the autonomous driving scale, for now anyway. Rivian CEO and part-time futurist RJ Scaringe, speaking […]