GWM’s New Haval H6 PHEV – The 760Nm Sleeper SUV You Never Saw Coming
In the world of family SUVs, the words ‘exciting’ and ‘performance’ are usually reserved for high-end European models with price tags that make your eyes water. GWM clearly didn’t get that memo. They’ve just dropped a pair of plug-in hybrid Haval H6 variants into the New Zealand market that blend mind-boggling efficiency with the kind […]
More Volts for Your Dollars – OMODA Gives the E5 a Power-Up and a Price Cut
In the increasingly crowded electric vehicle mosh pit, standing out requires a bold move. OMODA JAECOO has clearly understood the assignment, pulling the covers off an updated E5 model for New Zealand that manages to be both more powerful and, crucially, cheaper. The Chinese automaker has officially announced its updated E5 MY25.5 range, and the […]
Bentley’s New Batur Convertible – For When You Don’t Necessarily Like, Your Passenger
Just when you thought Bentley’s Mulliner division couldn’t get any more… bespoke, they’ve rolled the first customer Batur Convertible out of the Crewe factory, and it’s a masterpiece of glorious, passive-aggressive design. This isn’t just another drop-top grand tourer; it’s the most powerful W12-powered convertible in Bentley’s history, and it appears to have been designed […]
Super Dirty – Ford Gives Ranger Super Duty a 600kg Mud Pack
Most of us consider a successful weekend off-roading one that ends with a respectable coating of mud on the sills and a story to tell. For the engineering boffins at Ford Australia, however, that’s just a Tuesday morning warm-up. They’ve recently subjected the new Ranger Super Duty to a test so brutal it involved deliberately […]
Studying Forester-ry: 2025 Subaru Forester AWD Hybrid Review
The mid-sized SUV segment has long been chock-full of choice but one which has managed to gain a firm foothold is the Subaru Forester. As one of the offerings which prides itself of having the aptitude for devouring the rough stuff wholeheartedly better than several of its contemporaries, something which is well in keeping with […]
So, Your Rolls-Royce Is Art? A Century of Bonkers Automotive Shenanigans
Apparently, for 100 years, the Rolls-Royce Phantom hasn’t just been a car for the obscenely wealthy; it’s been a silent (get it?) partner in the art world’s most gloriously unhinged moments. As the Phantom hits its centenary in 2025, Rolls-Royce is taking a victory lap, reminding us that its pinnacle product has “moved in the […]
Kiwi Classics Get a Shock (if they want to). UK’s Electrogenic Lands in NZ
If you’ve ever sat in your classic Land Rover, lovingly wiped a drip of oil from the driveway, and thought, “I love this old beast, but I wish it were silent and didn’t require a second mortgage to run,” then listen up. In a move that’s sure to get heritage purists and EV advocates talking, […]
All Roads Lead to Digital – Why NZ’s Motor Industry is Backing a RUC Revolution
In a move that signals the end of the road for the humble petrol tax, the government’s plan to transition every vehicle in New Zealand to a Road User Charge (RUC) system has found a powerful ally. The Motor Industry Association (MIA), the voice for new vehicle manufacturers and suppliers in the country, has given […]
Rivian Reeling – Shock Losses and Plumeting Deliveries Rock EV Maker
The ride just got incredibly bumpy for Rivian. The electric adventurer, once the darling of the EV world, has just reported a quarterly loss that’s blown past even pessimistic forecasts, sending its shares into a nosedive in after-hours trading. It seems the EV dream is hitting some serious real-world turbulence. So, what’s gone so wrong? […]
Kentucky Bourbon Hits the Skids – Why the $9 Billion Whiskey Engine is Sputtering
For decades, the Kentucky bourbon industry was a finely tuned, high-performance engine, roaring down the highway of global demand. It was a $9 billion machine, the pride of the state, with a heritage built over centuries. But now, that engine is sputtering, backfiring, and threatening to seize up completely. The legendary business is facing its […]