Farizon’s SV Just Rewrote the EV Efficiency Rules
You see the brochure for a new EV, plastered with impressive range and efficiency numbers, only to find the real-world experience is, shall we say, a little different. It’s a common gripe, and one that has businesses rightfully cautious about electrifying their fleets. But what if a van not only met its official figures but […]
New Škoda Kodiaq RS – The Family Hauler That Thinks It’s a Hot Hatch
The age-old compromise for the driving enthusiast with a growing family is a tale as old as time. You need the space, the seats, and the practicality, but your heart yearns for something with a bit of poke, something that can put a smile on your face on a winding back road. For years, the […]
Toyota NZ Confirms Refreshed 2025 Corolla Cross Model and a Spicy GR Sport AWD
The Toyota Corolla is a nameplate etched into New Zealand’s automotive history, synonymous with reliability, practicality, and value. Now, Toyota is taking that trusted legacy and injecting it with a fresh dose of style and performance with the announcement of the refreshed 2025 Corolla Cross, and for the first time ever in NZ, a thrilling […]
Doing the rounds for the long run – MG ZS Hybrid+
MG has had a bit of a glow-up, with a big round of updates to their cars. And one of those new kids, the revised ZS Hybrid+ has been living with us for a good while now, and it’s given us plenty of time to look past the press-release shine and see what this SUV […]
BMW’s iX5 Hydrogen Hero – Far More Than Just Another EV
The battle for the future of the car has, until now, felt like a two-horse race: the familiar hum of the internal combustion engine (ICE) versus the silent surge of the battery electric vehicle (BEV). But what if there was a third contender? BMW seems to think so, and they’re not just hedging their bets—they’re […]
Maserati and Acqua di Parma Redefine the Art of Travel
The two Italian brands combine to add a touch of class to every journey.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Roars Into NZ with Record-Breaking Debut
The air in Dunedin was thick with the smell of high-octane fuel and the sound of pure, unadulterated horsepower this weekend. For the first time ever, the legendary Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour landed on New Zealand soil, and its debut was nothing short of explosive. Forsyth Barr Stadium transformed into a glowing cathedral […]
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO – A Racetrack Weapon for Kiwi Roads
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand is turning up the heat in the high-performance sports car segment, announcing that the formidable new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ is now available to order for Kiwi enthusiasts. Pitched as the “sportiest model” in the AMG GT family by the brand’s top brass, this is a machine built for those who […]
Your EV Isn’t As Green As You Think – Toyota’s Psychological Trick to Fix It
So, you’ve taken the plunge into the world of electrified motoring. Good on you. Whether it’s a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) for the best of both worlds or a full-fat battery electric vehicle (BEV), you’re part of the future. You get home, plug it in, and wake up to a full “tank” of electrons. Simple. But […]
OMGeely – first drive of Geely’s new Riddara Ute, EX5 EV and Starray EM-i
The automotive landscape is in a constant state of flux, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the sheer volume of new brands arriving on our shores. The latest, and arguably one of the most significant, is Geely. You might not know the name, but you definitely know its work. As the parent company […]