A New Orbit – We Meet Francois Roca, BMW Group NZ’s Globetrotting New MD
There’s a new boss at BMW Group New Zealand, and he’s not your typical corporate executive. Meet Francois Roca, a man whose personal story is as compelling as the performance figures of an M-car. He’s a French citizen raised in Japan, an ex-MINI owner whose passion for the brand led him to join the company, […]
The All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 is Here
Bigger, Bolder, and Brimming with Tech It’s hard to overstate the importance of the CX-5 to Mazda. Since it first arrived in 2012, it has been the vehicle that introduced countless Kiwis to the brand’s Kodo design language and SkyActiv technology. With over 33,000 sold in New Zealand and a staggering 4.5 million finding homes […]
Nissan and Shell Continue Partnership On Track
The technical partnership will continue following years of long running success.
Toyota Backs Daihatsu for a Revival
Toyota’s subsidiary is getting a fresh start!
BMW’s Kiwi Paradox – Dominating a Downturn with EVs and M-Power
In what he described as his “last work responsibility in New Zealand,” outgoing BMW Group NZ Managing Director Adam Shaver delivered a final, powerful message. As packers worked at his home ahead of a move back to Munich, Shaver painted a picture of a brand not just surviving but thriving in a volatile local market, […]
NZDF looks to defend space
While most of us are worried about the state of the roads, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has decided to look a little higher. A lot higher, actually. Forget potholes and speed cameras; the new frontier is, well, the final frontier. The NZDF has officially entered the space race, or at least, the […]
The €25 Million Donut may soon be in your EV
When you hear the name ‘Donut Lab,’ you probably picture a new-age bakery with artisanal glazes and a queue of hipsters out the door. You’d be wrong. Deliciously, powerfully wrong. This Helsinki-based tech pioneer isn’t making breakfast; it’s making the future of propulsion, and it just scooped up a cool €25 million to turbocharge its […]
The Shadow Descends – Range Rover SV Dipped in Pure Black
There’s a creeping darkness spreading from Gaydon, and it’s utterly glorious. Following the menacing reveals of the OCTA Black and Range Rover Sport SV Black, JLR has pulled the silk from its final, most opulent shadow-dweller: the Range Rover SV Black. This isn’t just a colour option; it’s a full-blown descent into a monochromatic void […]
GWM Cannon Lux Review – Rugged Value With Room to Refine
GWM’s Cannon ute has made waves in the New Zealand market with its aggressive pricing and big-spec energy, and the base model proves you don’t necessarily need to spend top dollar to get a feature-rich workhorse. This truck might not nail every aspect of premium ute life, but for those on a tighter budget looking […]
Bentley’s Bonkers EXP 15 Electric Future is a Three-Seater Picnic Machine
Righto, Bentley, the purveyor of cars for people who own counties, has just dropped a concept car that’s a bit, well, different. Forget the stately four-door saloons for a moment. The new Bentley EXP 15 is an all-electric, three-seater, picnic-ready land yacht that looks like it wants to race a train and then have a […]