Split-Personality Sedan – 2026 Audi RS3 Sedan review
The 2026 Audi RS3 Sedan arrives as one of the most compelling compact performance sedans on the market, a small car with a giant personality, a thunderous five‑cylinder heartbeat, and the sort of everyday usability that makes it just as happy commuting as it is carving mountain roads. While largely unchanged from the 2025 facelift, […]
Swindon Powertrain and Walkinshaw TWG – The Power Duo Behind Toyota’s Supercars Debut
As Toyota prepares to storm into the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship with the all‑new GEN3 GR Supra, a powerhouse partnership has emerged behind the scenes, one that blends British engineering pedigree with iconic Australian motorsport muscle. Swindon Powertrain, a name steeped in race‑winning heritage, has been appointed the official engine partner for Walkinshaw TWG Racing, […]
FULL SEND for CSR2 with Bentley Supersports #199
Bentley has always been synonymous with luxury, craftsmanship, and unapologetic performance, but its latest collaboration pushes that prestige into the palms of millions of mobile gamers worldwide. With the introduction of the Bentley Supersports #199 from the action‑packed “FULL SEND” film into CSR2, Bentley and Zynga’s NaturalMotion studio are giving fans a rare chance to […]
No Yoke – New Lexus RZ goes steering-by wire
Lexus has kicked off 2026 in electrifying fashion with the arrival of the all‑new Lexus RZ in New Zealand, introducing a bold new take on luxury EV motoring. Fresh from its first public appearance at the ASB Classic, the updated RZ range brings advanced performance, next‑generation steering technology and a renewed focus on driver engagement, […]
New Zealand Overhauls Graduated Driver Licensing System – What Drivers Need to Know
New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) is getting its biggest shake-up since 2011, with the Government announcing a suite of reforms aimed at making licensing cheaper, simpler, and more aligned with international best practice. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the changes are designed to modernise a system that has become “expensive, outdated and no […]
First Impressions Matter – GAC AION V Luxury Review
“GAC, what’s that?” Such a question became commonplace amongst those inquiring as to what car I had on test for the week. Well, GAC Motors is the fifth largest vehicle manufacturer in China and after a national launch, with much fanfare, the GAC range has landed in Canterbury as part of the Miles Group. With […]
1 of 10, and 10/10 – Subaru BRZ tS Kiiro Review
Having previously spent meaningful time behind the wheel of both sides of this Toyota-Subaru sports car coin, the Subaru BRZ tS and the Toyota GR86 Auto, I’ve had a front-row seat to the evolution of this modern lightweight RWD formula. In 2025, the BRZ tS made me fall for Subaru’s new interpretation of the package; the GR86 Auto […]
2026 BMW X1 and X2 updated with X1 getting a PHEV
BMW Australia is gearing up for a landmark mid-2026 refresh of its popular X1 and X2 model ranges, bringing with it new powertrains, cleaner emissions tech, smarter electrification, and a higher baseline of standard equipment. Most notably, the lineup now welcomes the X1 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid (PHEV), a significant addition that broadens BMW’s electrified portfolio […]
BAIC Accelerates into New Zealand with X55 and B30
New Zealand’s SUV market is about to welcome a bold new contender as BAIC, one of China’s longest-standing automotive manufacturers, officially launches its first models on Kiwi soil. Backed by more than 68 years of engineering expertise and a footprint spanning over 90 global markets, BAIC’s arrival marks a significant expansion for the brand, and […]
Andrew Gao takes GWM ANZ helm
GWM has kicked off 2026 with a major leadership shake‑up for our part of the world, announcing Andrew Gao as the new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, a move that signals big things ahead for the fast‑growing brand. Gao steps into the role after nearly 15 years with GWM, including a decade‑plus embedded […]