All-New Škoda Kodiaq – Bigger, Bolder, and Brighter
Škoda has just pulled the satin off its second-generation Kodiaq, promising a significant leap forward in size, sustainability, and tech. This isn’t just a refresh; it’s a full-blown overhaul of the Czech brand’s flagship SUV, boasting a bolder design language, cutting-edge features, and a renewed focus on eco-conscious motoring. The Kodiaq’s exterior has received a […]
Audi removes Numerical Confusion – Model Names Get a Logic Upgrade
In a move that has surprised precisely no one who has ever tried to decipher the sprawling enigma of German automotive nomenclature, Audi has announced a global standardisation of its model names. Gone are the days of puzzling over even and odd numbers signifying different powertrains. The future, according to Audi, is alphanumeric and, dare […]
None Shall Pass – Snakes Pass (Except Maybe a Few Bikes)
A57 Snake Pass, the UK’s most serpentine stretch of tarmac and a petrolhead’s pilgrimage, is facing an existential crisis. No, it’s not a sudden shortage of overpriced petrol or a plague of speed cameras. It’s geology. Apparently, the ground beneath this beloved ribbon of road is about as stable as a politician’s promise, resulting in […]
Leadership change at Honda New Zealand
Honda NZ Gets a New Boss – and She’s Making History! Big shake-up in the Kiwi motoring world! Honda New Zealand has a new Managing Director, and she’s a trailblazer. Carolyn McMahon, currently Vice President and Director at Honda Australia, is stepping up to the plate on April 1st, 2025. That’s right, she’s crossing the […]
Kiwis Are Redefining the Classic Road Trip
When summer rolls around in New Zealand, there’s a collective tradition that nearly every Kiwi embraces – the great summer road trip. New research commissioned by Jaguar Land Rover NZ sheds light on just how much we love that annual escape, with a staggering 97% of Kiwis hitting the highways and backroads to make the […]
A Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Just Became the Most Valuable Grand Prix Racing Car Ever Sold
In a landmark event at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, one of the most celebrated racing cars of all time was sold for an impressive €51.155 million (approximately NZD $94.1 million). The automotive masterpiece in question (I mean, just look at it) is a 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen. This sale marks the first […]
We knew the Nissan Ariya was hot, but…
Nestled deep in the unforgiving Arizona desert, Nissan’s Arizona Testing Center (ATC) is no ordinary workplace. Temperatures soar beyond 115 degrees Fahrenheit, dust storms loom large, and rugged terrain challenges even the most capable vehicles. But in this land of extremes, something extraordinary has emerged—a shining, electric beacon of innovation and grit known as the […]
Will Trump’s Tariffs Kill the Automotive Industry?
President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of sweeping tariffs (25% on automotive imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on imports from China) is sending shockwaves through the auto industry and raising fears about its future. Trump pushed for these tariffs citing concerns over illegal immigration, fentanyl trafficking, and fostering American manufacturing. However, industry leaders and […]
The Top 5 Ways to Accessorise Your Suzuki Jimny
Turning a Little Giant into a Big Deal Ah, the Suzuki Jimny, a boxy little bulldog with the heart of a lion and the soul of an intrepid adventure-seeker. As far as compact 4x4s go, the Jimny is the scrappy underdog that’s captured the hearts of enthusiasts the world over. From conquering rugged off-road tracks […]
May, on the Punch That Ended Top Gear
Top Gear was once the Holy Grail of petrolhead TV. Three middle-aged blokes mucking about with cars, blowing things up, and occasionally getting behind the wheel of something worth more than most people’s life savings — what wasn’t to love? We were riveted. But in 2015, it all went sideways faster than James May attempting […]