BMW reveals all-electric i3 sedan with 900km range
BMW has just pulled the cover off the first fully electric 3 Series (the BMW i3) a Neue Klasse sedan that marries classic 3 Series proportions with cutting‑edge EV technology and claims a headline-grabbing WLTP range of up to 900 km. This launch model, the i3 50 xDrive, is an all‑wheel‑drive twin‑motor setup producing a […]
The Audi A2 e-tron – Audi’s compact electric comeback
Audi is returning to the compact electric stage with the A2 e-tron, a new entry-level model family that aims to make premium electric mobility more accessible, efficient, and city-friendly. The A2 e-tron will debut in Autumn 2026 and is built to widen Audi’s electric portfolio while nodding to the original A2’s urban-efficiency legacy. Why the […]
Landmark Arrival: 2026 Volvo EX90 New Zealand Launch & First Drive
Volvo’s latest flagship has landed and it marks the start of something new for the fabled Swedish brand.
Top Down, Ego Up – Why the Ferrari Amalfi Spider Might Actually Makes Sense
Meet the Ferrari Amalfi Spider: the convertible that politely robs you of composure and your weekend plans. This is Ferrari’s latest 2+ spider (car-speak for “you can take two adults and a vaguely hopeful pair of rear-seat passengers”) and it’s stitched together with elegance, ego, and a soft top that opens faster than your excuses […]
More tech, more grip, and more Rider Focus – Triumph sharpens the Daytona 660 for 2026
Triumph has been on a big reinvention of its lineup, as part of 2026 Unleashed. We now get to see what’s new for the Daytona 660, a bike that already hit a sweet spot in the middleweight sports segment and given it the kind of upgrades that actually matter when you’re riding hard, commuting daily, […]
BMW i3 electric 3 series Neue Klasse Design Philosophy – by Sebastian Kroes (NZ Exclusive)
Head of Interior Design unveils the vertical stance, sporting DNA, and cutting-edge tech that defines BMW’s all-electric future When Sebastian Kroes, Head of Interior Design for BMW’s Neue Klasse, took the stage to discuss the highly anticipated i3, it became crystal clear that BMW isn’t just building another electric vehicle, they’re reimagining what a sports […]
Simplicity, Scale and e-Power – Nissan’s Oceania Playbook Revealed
Nissan’s recent strategy in Oceania is less about flashy launches and more about surgical portfolio management, fewer variants, bigger scale, and a concentrated push into e-Power hybrids while keeping core ICE (internal combustion engine) fans happy with Patrol and Navara. That, in short, is Andrew Humberstone’s brief during his near-two-year run as Managing Director of […]
When Coachbuilding Meets Watchmaking: The Zagato Lab One Concept
For more than a century now, Zagato has been synonymous with lightweight engineering and distinctive design. Being synonymous to hand-shaped aluminium bodywork on 1950s race cars to modern limited-run designs, the Milanese house has always pursued the idea of reducing weight, maximising performance, and letting the mechanical components become part of the visual story. So it just […]
Big Safety, Small Price – 2026 MG ZS Scores Five-Star ANCAP
MG’s reinvigorated ZS lands in New Zealand with serious credentials: a five-star ANCAP safety rating across the entire line-up, punchy turbo power, and hybrid efficiency, all from a starting price that undercuts many rivals. The five-star accolade applies to every variant on sale locally, including Vibe Turbo, Essence Turbo, Excite Hybrid+ and Essence Hybrid+, a […]
Spooky – French ‘Ghost Car’ Scandal
A staggering fraud scheme in France has allowed around one million illegally registered cars to circulate on public roads, costing the state hundreds of millions in lost revenue and creating serious safety and criminal risks. The state auditor revealed that fake dealerships exploited a partially privatised vehicle registration system (SIV), registering cars so that paperwork […]