A Fine Selection – Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI Review
The first-generation Skoda Kodiaq was certainly a strong seller for the Czech arm of the Volkswagen Group. Having been the recipient of numerous accolades from the specialist global motoring press, the current second generation Kodiaq has a tough act to follow. Is this follow up able to continue the vibe of the first album while […]
Big name, bigger ute – GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra HEV review
The GWM Canon Alpha Ultra HEV is essentially a full-size statement of intent from Great Wall Motors. With the Chinese brand gunning for a slice of the lucrative lifestyle and work-ready ute pie, the Canon Alpha Ultra lands with a bold presence, hybrid credentials, and a spec sheet that reads like a luxury SUV brochure. […]
Kiwis Go Bonkers for Bigfoot – Hot Wheels Smashes Global Records at Eden Park
Remember the sheer joy of tearing open the packaging of a new Hot Wheels car? That little die-cast model held the promise of imaginary burnouts and epic tabletop jumps. Well, it seems New Zealand hasn’t forgotten that feeling, and they’re upgrading from the tabletop to the stadium in record-breaking numbers. In what organisers are calling […]
Doing more, with less – Tesla Model Y Review
I used to joke with my friends that you could not kick a rock in Auckland without it hitting 4 first-get Model 3s, they were just everywhere. And while the updated Model 3 saw a mere fraction of that success, the new, revised Model Y has been a more frequent sight, to the point that […]
The New CLA Shooting Brake – Mercedes’ Electric Estate
Mercedes-Benz has just pulled the covers off what might be the most stylish electric wagon yet. Meet the all-new CLA Shooting Brake with EQ Technology, the brand’s first-ever all-electric estate. Following the debut of its saloon sibling, this new model takes the sleek, coupé-like design that made the Shooting Brake a cult favourite and injects […]
Renault Boreal Breaks Cover
Boreal will push the French brand internationally!
Škoda’s Enyaq Cargo – The Sensible SUV That’s Ready to Clock In
Ever looked at your neighbour’s sleek, silent electric SUV and thought, “I wish I could fill that with tools, plasterboard, and a week’s worth of invoices?” Well, it seems someone at Škoda UK had a similar thought, because they’ve just pulled the covers off the Enyaq Cargo, a commercial version of their award-winning electric family-hauler. […]
Hyundai’s Sat-Nav Just Got a PhD From Google
Let’s be honest, arguing with your car’s satellite navigation can be a special kind of torture. It sends you down dead-end streets, confidently proclaims the existence of roundabouts that were demolished a decade ago, and its idea of a “Point of Interest” is often a mysteriously abandoned warehouse. It’s a relationship built on mistrust and […]
Defender and Castrol Prepare for Dakar & W2RC
The rally ready Defender broke cover at Goodwood!
Fiat Grande Panda Wins Big at Red Dot Design Awards 2025
The little Fiat has been recognized for its outstanding design.