New BMW M2 CS Obliterates Nürburgring Compact Record
With a blistering 7:25.5 lap time, BMW’s new pocket rocket has officially put the entire performance car world on notice. This isn’t just fast; it’s a new benchmark. The Nürburgring-Nordschleife. They call it the “Green Hell” for a reason. With over 70 corners twisting through 20.832 kilometres of treacherous German forest, it is the undisputed […]
Your Shiny New EV Charger Is Already E-Waste, Apparently
So you’ve done it. You’ve joined the electric revolution, silently wafted past petrol stations with a self-satisfied smirk, and installed a neat little box on the wall of your garage. It glows reassuringly, promising a full battery by morning. The future is here, and it’s brilliant. There’s just one tiny problem. In a shocking twist […]
Dealers Pop the Champagne as Govt’s Cash Splash Fuels June Car Sales Surge
After a period of sluggish sales that had dealers nervously polishing the same windscreens for months, the New Zealand new vehicle market just received a much-needed adrenaline shot. June saw a significant bounce-back in registrations, with the industry pointing a grateful finger at the Government’s ‘Investment Boost’ initiative announced in the May Budget. It seems […]
Forget Fixing Roads, AT Spends $147k on ‘Influencers’ to Tell You Not to Drive
In news that will surprise absolutely no one stuck in traffic on the Southern Motorway, it appears Auckland Transport has found a new and exciting way to not fix Auckland’s transport woes. Instead of filling potholes or synchronising traffic lights, they’ve splurged over $147,000 to pay social media influencers to tell you that the car […]
Mini Cooper S Convertible Review – The Joy of Driving, Amplified
There are few cars on sale today that evoke as much pure driving joy as the Mini, and fewer still that double down on that emotional appeal with a folding roof. The new Mini Cooper S Convertible, in Favoured trim, does just that. It combines everyday usability with go-kart handling, stylish flair, and a well-judged […]