The All‑New Hyundai ELEXIO – A Connected Electric Future for Modern Families
Hyundai has pulled the covers off its latest all‑electric SUV, the all‑new ELEXIO, an EV designed to hit the sweet spot for modern families who want futuristic tech, practical space, and long‑range efficiency without stretching into the premium price bracket. Sitting neatly between the KONA Electric and the IONIQ 5, ELEXIO arrives as a medium‑sized […]
Mahindra Supercharges Innovation with Major Expansion at Research Valley
Mahindra is putting the pedal firmly to the metal in its race toward future mobility, announcing a major expansion of its Advanced Research & Development Centre and testing facilities at the iconic Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai. With a fresh investment of approximately ₹196 crore (NZ$36M), this move signals a bold stride forward for […]
Chery unveils KP31 Ute Concept – A Diesel PHEV Ute World First
Chery has pulled the covers off what may be one of the most disruptive entrants the Australian ute market has seen in years, the KP31 ute concept. Revealed at the brand’s hybrid showcase event in Sydney, the KP31 arrives not just as another dual‑cab hopeful but as the world’s first ute to pair a diesel […]
Meet the Mahindra UDO – The ‘Autoplane’ Set to Transform Urban Mobility
Mahindra is no stranger to shaking up the mobility landscape, but its latest creation, the Mahindra UDO, might be its most ambitious leap yet. Revealed by Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), India’s top electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, the UDO is described as an ‘autoplane’ a three‑wheeler inspired by aviation and engineered to elevate last‑mile […]
Power, Precision, Plug-In – Inside Audi’s First Hybrid RS 5
Everything you need to know about the new Audi RS5 Audi has officially unleashed the future of high‑performance motoring with the launch of the all‑new 2026 Audi RS 5, its first-ever high‑performance plug‑in hybrid. This isn’t just an A5 with a battery pack; it’s a ground-up reimagining of what RS performance can be, fusing a […]
Dongfeng Vigo and 007 first drive NZ – out of the box thinking
Late last year, Dongfeng officially launched itself in New Zealand, and ANCAP safety escapades aside, the Box offered a playful/feature rich alternative to the small car status quo. Anyway, they’re back to take a bigger bite out of NZ’s automotive landscape cake with the launch of the all‑electric Vigo and 007, and they invited us […]
Scotland silences Eden Park Stadium – The 75th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
An eerie silence fell over Eden Park stadium last night as the lone piper stood high up on the rooftop and belted out the bagpipe’s piercing skirl in a rendition of ‘The Piper’s Lament’. It was a touching, heartfelt moment that left the crowd awestruck. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the world’s […]
Tested Tough at Lang Lang – JAC Hunter PHEV Gears Up for local Launch
Tremors have already begun at Victoria’s legendary Lang Lang Proving Ground. JAC Motors Australia has confirmed that its upcoming Hunter plug‑in hybrid Dual‑Cab 4×4 has completed the first phase of an intensive local engineering program, one designed to make their hybrid ute truly “match‑fit” for Australia’s brutal and varied conditions. Having wowed crowds at its […]
Eastern Wind Rising – Dongfeng Expands Rapidly Across New Zealand
Dongfeng Accelerates Its New Zealand Expansion with Fresh Models, New Dealers, and a Clear Mission Dongfeng (pronounced Dong-Fong) is wasting no time in accelerating its presence in New Zealand, following its late‑2023 brand launch and the introduction of its first local model, the Box. Although still new to Kiwi roads, the brand is determined to […]
Outback’s Back – 2026 Subaru Outback & Outback Wilderness First Drive NZ
Subaru’s Outback has long been the unofficial adventure wagon of New Zealand, equally at home outside the local Four Square as it is halfway up a rutted forestry track. Now, with the NZ arrival of the seventh‑generation Outback and the debut of the Outback Wilderness, Subaru has rewritten the brief. Taller, tougher, more technologically advanced […]