Honda e:N1 Review – Honda’s EVolution Has Arrived
For years, we in New Zealand have known Honda as the masters of hybrid efficiency and pragmatic engineering. Cars like the Jazz and HR-V have been staples on our roads, celebrated for their clever packaging and fuel-sipping powertrains. But the electric tide is rising, and with it comes a question we’ve all been asking: when […]
GR FOUR, now for more – Toyota GR Corolla Auto Review
The hot hatchback formula is one that is dear to many a car enthusiast’s heart, with many different ways to approach the pint sized fun recipe. The Toyota GR Corolla has always done that by wearing its rally DNA on its sleeve, and now the facelifted version doubles down on that personality while making the […]
Fizzy, Not Stirred – Aston Martin and Bollinger officially tie the knot
Let’s be honest, some partnerships just make sense. Peanut butter and jelly. Gin and tonic. A V12 engine and a long, empty tunnel. And now, a pairing so cosmically perfect, so utterly fitting, you have to wonder what took them so long: Aston Martin and Champagne Bollinger have officially tied the knot. It’s a union […]
All-New MG HS HYBRID+ and SUPER HYBRID Land in NZ
MG is continuing its relentless assault on the New Zealand market, and this time it’s aimed squarely at the heart of the family SUV segment. The brand has officially completed its HS line-up with the launch of two new electrified models: the HS HYBRID+ and the HS SUPER HYBRID, promising efficiency, power, and flexibility for […]
An Era Ends: Toyota New Zealand Bids a Bittersweet Farewell to the GR Supra
It’s a sombre day for the Kiwi motoring enthusiast community. A day we knew might come, but one we hoped was still far in the distance. Toyota New Zealand has officially announced the end of the road for the current generation A90 GR Supra, confirming that the model will be discontinued locally after a final, […]
IndyCar Star Marcus Armstrong Swaps Ovals for Highlands in Porsche Family Reunion
In a thrilling announcement for New Zealand motorsport, current IndyCar star Marcus Armstrong is set to trade the high banks of American ovals for the technical twists of Highlands Motorsport Park this October. Fresh off a stellar season in the United States, Armstrong will return to his roots to team up with his father, reigning […]
Volvo NZ Launches Rugged EX30 Cross Country and Refreshed 2026 SUV Lineup
Kiwis with a taste for adventure and an eye on the electric future, listen up. Volvo Cars New Zealand has just pulled the covers off its refreshed 2026 SUV line-up, and the headline act is an all-new, rugged little beast: the EX30 Cross Country. Arriving to complement a range that sees stable pricing and key […]
Chery’s Billion-Dollar IPO Fires a Shot Across the Automotive Bow
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd has officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising a colossal HK$9.145 billion in the industry’s largest IPO of 2025. But this isn’t just a story about stock tickers and financial figures; it’s a declaration of intent from a brand that has journeyed from what its own chairman called a […]
Nailed It First Go? New Data Reveals First-Time Passers Are Statistically Safer Drivers
We all know the story. The sweaty palms, the stomach doing backflips, the silent prayer that you don’t get the dreaded reverse parallel park on a hill. The practical driving test is a rite of passage, and for many, the ultimate prize is not just the licence itself, but earning the bragging rights of passing […]
Meet the All-New Honda N-ONE e:
Just when you thought the city car game couldn’t get any cuter or cleverer, Honda drops a bombshell. The company has officially launched the all-new N-ONE e: in Japan, an all-electric version of its much-loved, retro-styled Kei car. Drawing its charming looks and a “man maximum, machine minimum” design philosophy from the legendary Honda N360, […]