MINI Cooper S Convertible Review – A Super-Dooper Mini Cooper
Few cars can turn an ordinary drive into a mood‑lifting event quite like a MINI. Fewer still manage to combine that playful spirit with open‑air freedom, everyday usability, and a surprising level of polish. The latest MINI Cooper S Convertible takes that familiar recipe and adds a modern layer of tech, luxury, and design maturity […]
Black Badge Turns Ten – How Rolls‑Royce Redefined Modern Rebellion
Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars is celebrating a milestone that reshaped the trajectory of modern luxury, the tenth anniversary of Black Badge, the brand’s daring alter ego that first appeared in 2016 and forever changed what a Rolls‑Royce could represent. More than a trim level or special edition, Black Badge became a philosophy, one that challenged long‑held […]
BMW Group Brings Humanoid Robots to Germany in a High‑Tech Leap Forward
The future of automotive manufacturing just pulled up to the factory floor, and it walks on two legs. BMW Group has officially launched its first European pilot programme integrating humanoid robots into real‑world vehicle production, kicking off at the company’s Leipzig plant. This is no sci‑fi spectacle. It’s part of BMW’s growing focus on “Physical […]
GWM NZ release specs and price of TANK 300 Hi4-T PHEV
The off‑road world is about to get a serious jolt, quite literally. GWM NZ has officially confirmed the full specifications and pricing for the all‑new Tank 300 Hi4‑T Plug‑In Hybrid (PHEV), and it’s poised to make a seismic impact on New Zealand’s SUV scene. Offered in two variants, Lux and Ultra, the Tank 300 PHEV […]
RIP Jim Moylan – Ford’s arrow inventor that’s saved countless embarrassments
The automotive world lost one of its quiet geniuses late last year. Jim Moylan, the Ford engineer behind the now‑ubiquitous fuel‑gauge arrow, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Naples, Florida, at age 80. His invention is so seamlessly integrated into daily driving that millions of people consult it without ever wondering who put it […]
Chery Tiggo 9 Review – A Value-Packed 7-Seater Super-PHEV
The Chery Tiggo 9 has evidently arrived in New Zealand (and wider global markets) with a mission, to disrupt the family SUV scene by offering big space, big performance, and an even bigger electric-only range, all at a price tag sharper than virtsually every traditional rival. Familiar Lines With Quiet Confidence At 4.8 metres long […]
GAC AION V Review – A Feature-Packed Electric SUV That Redefines Value
The GAC AION V (pronounced ION-V), is one of New Zealand’s newest fully electric SUVs, yet the brand behind it is anything but new. GAC, or Guangzhou Automobile Company, traces its origins back to 1948 and has grown into one of China’s largest automotive manufacturers, producing more than two million vehicles annually. With partnerships that […]
The right path forward – Nissan Pathfinder Review
Coming out of a week with the Nissan X-Trail and straight into the new Pathfinder, this is not my first time climbing the ladder of offerings from a certain brand – and this is not the end of this stint, either. There is something special about these opportunities: you get to experience the cars back […]
Classy in Claret: Cartier Tank Must Claret Owner’s Review
A first foray into the Maison’s atelier resulted in the addition of an icon to my collection.
BAIC in NZ – Pickups, Hybrids, and the Arcfox Timeline – What We Learned
Simon Rutherford Talks Hybrids, Off‑Road DNA & What’s Coming Next Auto Distributor Holdings’ CEO Simon Rutherford has laid out an ambitious and surprisingly transparent roadmap for BAIC and Arcfox in New Zealand, a plan that blends rugged heritage, hybrid practicality, and a push toward future‑proof tech. In classic Armstrongs fashion, the focus is on capability, […]