PHEV BMW FTW? – BMW X3 30e xDrive PHEV Review
Whichever way you swing it, you cannot deny just how prevalent plug-in hybrids are now. The concept provides a solid middle ground between zero emission silent running and internal combustion with the ICE unit coming to play when needed to generate power for the batteries. BMW is certainly no stranger to this with most of […]
Desert Ready, Rally Bound – New Land Rover Defender Dakar D7X-R Unveiled for 2026 Challenge
The dusty dunes of Saudi Arabia have a new challenger, and we can’t get over how cool it looks. Land Rover has officially revealed the Defender Dakar D7X-R, a purpose-built rally beast destined for the 2026 Dakar Rally and the broader W2RC (World Rally-Raid Championship) campaign. Cloaked in a bold new “Geopalette” livery that echoes […]
Return to Defender – Land Rover Defender 110 D300 SE Review
One can’t quite believe the current Land Rover Defender has been with us for half a decade already. The analogue icon was reimagined with bang-up to date off road technology and the latest infotainment toys and refinement. With numerous appearances in recent pop culture and its penchant for occupying the driveways of many who can […]
Kiwi Drivers Embrace Tech as Collision Claims Drop
Modern safety tech is changing how we drive – but there’s a catch Picture this: you’re reversing into a tight park on Great South Road (Auckland’s collision capital, apparently), your palms are sweaty, and suddenly your car beeps, flashing warnings on the dashboard. Welcome to the world of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS, the […]
Opel Teases Next Generation Astra
The ‘Blitz’ brand have dropped hints as to what the next generation Astra will look like.
The Art of Ultimate Vehicle Bespoking – Inside Rolls-Royce’s Mobile Bespoke Studio
Let’s get one thing straight, Rolls-Royce stands apart as the ultimate expression of automotive individuality. So when the marque’s Mobile Bespoke Studio recently touched down in Auckland for an exclusive one-day engagement, we grabbed the opportunity for a rare glimpse into a world where the phrase “bespoke luxury” takes on entirely new dimensions, a place […]
There is a new special edition of the Seiko Turtle, and it aims to help turtles
If you’re half as much into watches as I am, then you’d know that brands love a good regional limited edition, and when a new one comes about, it’s worth paying attention to. Case in point: Seiko’s brand new Prospex “Kame” SRPM04K, an Australasian-only limited edition diver that has made waves (watch puns are the […]
Ford Racing to Kick Off 2026 in Style
Their intentions are clear, success at every level of motorsport!
Plug In Pioneer: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander VRX PHEV
The Outlander paved the way for PHEVs, a legacy now under threat from cheaper alternatives, can it still hold its own in 2025?
The Fiat 500 Is Back, Now as a Hybrid!
The petrol powered hatch has returned for a new generation!