Ingenlath back to make Volvo Cars great again
Thomas Ingenlath is returning to the brand as Chief Design Officer, effective 1 February 2026. For Volvo enthusiasts and design purists alike, this is a homecoming that signals a bold creative era for the Swedish marque, one that blends visionary design with the accelerating shift toward electrification. If the name rings a bell, it’s because […]
Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol – Where Bavarian Innovation Meets Andalusian Soul
There’s something profoundly satisfying about being invited to southern Spain by BMW to witness the unveiling of their new iX3 Neue Klasse. But when the automotive gods decree that your accommodation for this electric pilgrimage should be the Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol, well, that’s when you know the universe is properly aligned. Location […]
The Essence of MG’s Future? – MG S5 EV Essence Review
MG’s newest fully electric SUV, the MG S5 EV has touched down in New Zealand. This all-new model appears highly promising on paper, particularly since it shares the impressive Modular Scalable platform of the MG4. Let’s have a look at what’s what. MG regard the S5 EV as an “SUV” but from many angles it […]
New Nissan QASHQAI – Australian-Made Tech ePowers Global Hybrid Revolution
The iconic small SUV embraces e-POWER exclusively for 2026, with surprising Aussie manufacturing links G’Day. There’s something quietly revolutionary happening in Dandenong South, Victoria. While most Australians associate local automotive manufacturing with a bygone era, Nissan’s casting plant is churning out cutting-edge hybrid componentry that’s powering vehicles across the globe. And the star recipient? The […]
BMW to Launch Alpina, a New Era of Exclusive Performance and Luxury
The iconic German tuning house becomes an official BMW Group brand, promising bespoke luxury with uncompromising performance BMW has officially launched BMW ALPINA as a standalone exclusive brand under the BMW Group umbrella. The transition, which took effect on 1 January 2026, marks a significant milestone in the automotive industry, bringing one of the most […]
Toyota NZ’s RAV4 Claims Crown as Nation’s Top-Selling Vehicle
Record-breaking sales, exciting new models, and a deepening community connection cement Toyota’s 38-year reign as New Zealand’s automotive leader For the 38th consecutive year, Toyota New Zealand has proven why it remains the country’s most trusted automotive brand. With a record-breaking 33,019 unit sales in 2025, the Japanese automotive giant shattered expectations in what was […]
AI Revolution – Machine Learning is Transforming the All-New BMW iX3 Driving Experience
BMW has long been synonymous with the ultimate driving machine. But as we hurtle toward an increasingly connected future, the Bavarian automaker is redefining what that means with their all-new iX3 Neue Klasse. In a fascinating deep-dive chat in Spain, BMW’s engineering team pulled back the curtain on how artificial intelligence and machine learning are […]
1,453 Reasons Why Kiwis Love Lexus – a record in fact
Last year, when many automotive brands were quietly sweating over sales figures, Lexus New Zealand decided to do something rather un-Kiwi: they actually celebrated. And why wouldn’t they? With 1,453 vehicles delivered in 2025, the Japanese luxury marque has just notched up its strongest year ever, cementing its position as New Zealand’s second-largest luxury automotive […]
Leaping from B to C, we test the Leapmotor C10 REEV and B10 BEV back to back
There’s something refreshingly honest about Leapmotor’s approach to electric vehicles. No grandiose promises, no revolutionary claims, just smart, well-executed SUVs that deliver exactly what they promise. We were given the chance to ‘leap’ from the compact B10 and its larger sibling, the C10 REEV, back to back and have come to appreciate how two vehicles […]
Geely Riddara RD6 full review NZ – Ute, electrified
The Geely Riddara RD6 is a ute that’s breaking new ground by combining traditional workhorse credentials with zero-emission performance. Now, having spent more quality time behind the wheel, we can confirm this Chinese manufacturer has delivered something genuinely compelling, albeit with a few caveats worth considering. Exterior Design – Bold and Purposeful The Riddara RD6 […]