Polaris Sells Indian Motorcycle in Shock Deal
Polaris has announced it is selling the iconic Indian Motorcycle brand. The announcement, which came without any prior rumours or speculation, confirms that the American V-twin manufacturer will be spun off into its own company before being sold to a private equity group, Carolwood LP. For over a decade, Polaris has been the custodian of […]
BYD’s Biofuel Bruiser – its Super Hybrid Tech Can Now Run on Ethanol
BYD, the brand that has been setting a blistering pace in the new-energy vehicle (NEV) space, has just pulled another rabbit out of the hat. In a move that solidifies its reputation for relentless innovation, the world’s leading NEV manufacturer has unveiled a world-first, a Super Hybrid system that runs on biofuel. This revolutionary powertrain, […]
Honda CR-V At 30 – Celebrating Three Decades of being a Kiwi SUV Fave
It’s a vehicle that needs no introduction. Glance around any Kiwi supermarket car park, school drop-off zone, or holiday hotspot, and you’re guaranteed to see one. The Honda CR-V is as much a part of the New Zealand automotive landscape as pohutukawa trees are to Christmas (too soon?). For three decades, the “Comfortable Runabout Vehicle” […]
A New Era Begins: 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX LWB Review
Retro styling and electric performance combine for one of the strangest automotive marriages, so does the ID.Buzz GTX make sense?
Cannon Fire – 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV Review
The race to electrify the ute as we have known it is well and truly on. While the concept of owning a plug-in hybrid “work truck” is still being cemented in the minds of buyers, some brands have started to embrace this in a big way. Just look at GWM. This brand, like just about […]
Honda CR-V Turns 30
A significant milestone for one of Honda’s best sellers!
All-New Nissan LEAF Boasts A Mind-Blowing 621km Range!
Forget everything you thought you knew about the Nissan LEAF. The original poster-child for the electric revolution, the car that first brought EV driving to the masses back in 2011, is back for its third generation, and it has completely torn up the rulebook. This isn’t just an update; it’s a total reinvention. Proudly built […]
120,000 Bees Bring the Flower Power in New Zealand’s First Mobile Hive
Using a car as the billboard for your business is a genius move, especially when you can still use it to transport your passengers. But how about 120,000 of them? This morning, I met with beekeeper James Green from Hidden Honey, who — over a quiet coffee surrounded by the hum of his hives — explained his latest […]
Cupra Resurrects Five Cylinder Powertrain with Formentor VZ5
The iconic powertrain returns with Spanish flair!
Volvo has invented a ‘brainy’ new Seatbelt
For more than sixty years, the humble seatbelt has been our silent, steadfast guardian on the road. It’s been a simple, mechanical piece of kit, a strong strap of webbing that locks up under force. It’s effective, but in the age of smart everything, it now feels a bit… analogue. Now, the brand that gave […]