Fronx and Centre – 2025 Suzuki Fronx Review
It isn’t every day we get an entirely new model from Suzuki, so when we do, its kind of a big deal. The Swift, Ignis, Jimny and Vitara have been Suzuki namesakes for a generation, so to have a something like “Fronx” join the party, we all sit up and take notice. The name Fronx […]
Review – Giving the Subaru WRX 2.4T tS Spec B Manual Some Stick
There are few nameplates in motoring that get the pulse racing quite like WRX. For Kiwis, the letters themselves conjure up gravel-strewn backroads, turbo whistle, and a bonnet scoop that could inhale small wildlife. It’s a cult, a legacy, and – let’s be honest – a slightly unhinged obsession for those who remember when Subaru […]
2026 Kia Sportage HEV AWD Light review – A Family Favourite, Recharged
For more than three decades, the Kia Sportage has been parked in Kiwi driveways, carting kids to Saturday sport and hauling Bunnings runs like a loyal mate. It’s built its reputation on practicality, comfort, and sharp pricing. Now though, the facelifted 2026 model throws a hybrid powertrain and AWD into the mix. Efficiency meets capability, […]
Potholes top the list of driver’s moans – outranking holiday traffic!
Let’s be frank, the list of things to moan about behind the wheel is longer than a Bank Holiday queue on the M25. For decades, the unholy trinity of driving despair has been traffic, parking wardens, and the soul-crushing realisation that you have to pay road tax. But it seems there’s a new king of […]
F1 Legend Unleashes a 900kg Can-Am-inspired Supercar
Legendary Formula One designer Steve Nichols just rolled up to Pebble Beach and reminded everyone what a proper supercar should be. Meet the Nichols Cars N1A, a Can-Am-inspired British screamer that just made its US debut. And if the name Steve Nichols rings a bell, it should. He’s the bloke who designed the single most […]
The Proof Is in The Pudding: 2025 Kia Tasman New Zealand First Drive
Marking a foray into new territory for Kia, they weren’t messing around when it came to the Tasman’s local unveiling!
Gordon Murray Unleashes Le Mans Legends for the Road with New GMSV Division
Gordon Murray, the legendary designer behind the McLaren F1, has once again delved into his illustrious past to create something truly special. During the prestigious Monterey Car Week, the maestro pulled the covers off not just two new supercars, but an entirely new division: Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV). Think of it as Murray’s personal […]
Mahindra’s Global Gambit – Four New SUVs on a Radical New Platform
Indian SUV giant Mahindra & Mahindra has just thrown down the gauntlet, unveiling a bold new vision for its future that extends far beyond the Indian subcontinent. In a major announcement, the brand revealed its “Global Vision 2027,” showcasing a revolutionary new platform and four striking SUV concepts that are set to hit the market […]
MG’s New MGS5 EV, Set to Electrify New Zealand
Hot on the heels of the award-winning MG4’s success, MG Motor New Zealand is doubling down on its electric ambitions with the confirmation of the all-new MGS5 EV, an all-electric SUV expected to land on Kiwi shores in late August. Promising a compelling mix of dynamic handling, innovative tech, and family-friendly practicality, the MGS5 EV […]
Mahindra XUV 3XO Review – Heating up the NZ SubCompact Cross Segment
Mahindra, the automotive giant from India, is a brand on the rise in New Zealand, and its latest offering, the XUV 3XO, is here to add a little spice to the hotly contested subcompact crossover market. A comprehensive facelift of the previous XUV300, the 3XO joins the XUV700 and Scorpio in Mahindra’s local SUV lineup, […]