The shape of Peugeot’s future is.. a Polygon
Peugeot has never been shy about signaling its intentions for the future, but with the arrival of the new Polygon Concept (and its accompanying multi‑country Polygon Roadshow) the French marque is putting its boldest ideas on wheels, packing them into a movable showcase, and sending them across Europe for all to experience firsthand. A rolling […]
Rallye Monte-Carlo is Backdrop for Paddon’s WRC return
Hayden Paddon is set to light up the Alps once again as he makes a long‑awaited return to the FIA World Rally Championship at the legendary Rallye Monte‑Carlo, his first WRC start since 2018. It’s a comeback story tailor‑made for motorsport fans, and one that carries extra weight for New Zealanders who have followed Paddon’s […]
ANCAP’s Stars of 2025
Life is full of choices, but if you’d rather not test your own crash‑worthiness, ANCAP has dropped its 2025 safety superstars, and it’s quite the lineup of overachievers. Each year ANCAP crunches the numbers across four big-ticket safety pillars (Adult Protection, Child Protection, Vulnerable Road Users and Safety Assist) to crown the cars most likely […]
A Hypercar Tribute Tailored for the Ages: Bugatti’s F.K.P. Hommage
If the Veyron was the reference point for modern hypercars, then Bugatti’s newly unveiled F.K.P. Hommage is its ultimate eulogy — and a very special one at that. This one-off hyper-GT is a celebration of two decades of engineering audacity wrapped in carbon fiber and aluminum, with more than a little horological flair thrown in for good measure. What’s […]
BYD NZ Sealion 8 – A 7-seat, luxurious PHEV Super Hybrid
BYD New Zealand has just unveiled local pricing and spec for its newest family-focused plug‑in hybrid SUV – the all‑new, seven‑seat BYD Sealion 8. Think of it as the brand’s most ambitious step yet into the Kiwi driveway, blending long‑range hybrid capability with everyday practicality and a generous splash of premium tech. Arriving in three […]
Sleeping With Vicki Butler-Henderson (and the Highway Code)
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding off while trying to remember the difference between a pelican and a puffin crossing, good news: that somnolent superpower of the Highway Code has finally been weaponised for good. Yes, the UK’s famously snooze-inducing rulebook has been transformed into a full-blown bedtime story – narrated by none other than […]
More in-depth details on Forza Horizon 6
If Playground Games ever wanted to prove they could take the world’s biggest automotive party to the other side of the planet and make it feel both familiar and wildly new, Forza Horizon 6 is their victory lap. Set in a reimagined Japan (less a 1:1 map and more a greatest-hits album of neon, mountains, […]
Why Everyone is Talking About Netflix’s New Elizabeth Smart Documentary
The survivor-led documentary arrives at a moment when audiences are demanding more from the true crime genre If your social feeds have been flooded with the name Elizabeth Smart this week, you’re not alone. The release of Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart on Netflix this January has reignited global conversation about one of America’s most harrowing abduction […]
The Zeekr 009, reviewed how it should be: from the back seat
New Zealand might not exactly be the ideal market for luxury people movers, and I must admit that I knew very little about them, coming from the western hemisphere. Yeah, you might see the occasional Toyota Alphard or Nissan Elgrand around here, but they are mostly grey imports and privately owned, which goes at odds […]
Volvo Confirms EX90 NZ Arrival and Global EX60 Reveal
Volvo is kicking off 2026 with serious momentum, confirming not one but two all-new fully electric SUVs headed for New Zealand, and both are set to make a major impact on the premium EV landscape. The brand has locked in arrival timing, specs and pricing for the flagship EX90, while also revealing that the hotly […]