Dolphin eCargo – BYD confirms new LCV for 2026 Commercial Vehicle Show
BYD will be showcasing its latest LCV at the 2026 CV Show at the NEC, Birmingham, from 21st to 23rd April 2026. Building upon the success of its passenger vehicles – in Q1 2026, BYD recorded 21,337 registrations, earning a new car market share of 3.98% – BYD now enters the light commercial vehicle segment. […]
Forthing Taikon EV and Super Hybrid pricing revealed – and it’s good
Forthing NZ has officially launched the Taikon SUV range in New Zealand, undercutting the mid‑size SUV segment with aggressive pricing, long-range hybrid capability and a raft of technology and safety kit designed to appeal to value-conscious Kiwi buyers. The Taikon Super Hybrid Luxury starts at $39,990, the Super Hybrid Exclusive at $44,990, while the full-electric […]
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 review – predictability, wet grip and everyday usability
The Potenza Adrenalin RE005 is Bridgestone’s latest iteration of its long-running sport tyre family, and it’s clearly been developed with Australia and New Zealand drivers in mind, a region that has historically driven product direction for this line. But first a history lesson. Bridgestone’s motorsport pedigree stretches back to the 1960s and reached Formula 1 […]
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max AWD review — This ICE is Nice
If you’re after a seven-seat SUV that trades on presence, tech and a surprising amount of creature comforts without the premium price-tag, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max stakes a loud claim. It’s a modern family hauler that looks the part, packs useful hardware for daily life, and (with my 2.0‑litre turbo and an intelligent […]
The Bicycle Bell Reinvented: Škoda’s Clever Fix for Headphone-Distracted Streets
Current petrol prices have sent people seeking more efficient transportation, one too often they end up brushing up a trusty old bicycle. But as more riders take onto already packed streets and shared pathways, it’s exposing a relevant flaw in the ecosystem: the basic tools cyclists rely on, like the humble bell, haven’t quite kept […]
From e-POWER to AIDV — How Nissan is Rewiring the Future of Daily Driving
Nissan’s bold new vision, “Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life,” stakes its future on AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV), a broadened electrification roadmap and a sharply pruned product strategy designed to deliver smarter, more useful cars for real people. It’s a plan that reads like a manifesto for pragmatic innovation: marry cutting-edge artificial intelligence to a spectrum of […]
From Cyber Mecha to Clean Power – Omoda Jaecoo at Beijing Show
As the Beijing Auto Show fast approaches, Omoda Jaecoo is preparing to take centre stage as the brand celebrates its third anniversary. Running from April 24th – May 3rd, Omoda Jaecoo will showcase its latest technology, ranging from the latest New Energy Vehicles (NEV) and Valet Parking Driver (VPD). Attendees will be able to experience […]
MG4 EV Urban Lands in New Zealand – Practical, Peppy and Priced to Move
The MG4 EV Urban has officially arrived in New Zealand, a design-led, front-wheel-drive hatchback that promises everyday practicality, attractive pricing and genuinely usable electric range for Kiwi drivers. Launched by MG Motor New Zealand with a late‑April arrival window, the Urban aims to make EV ownership simpler, more affordable and better tailored to real-world needs. […]
BMW i4 eDrive40 review – How an EV Gran Coupe should be
If you want a driver-focused electric sedan that feels more like a refined 4 Series than a radical handset-on-wheels, the BMW i4 eDrive40 is surely the one. It’s a lucid blend of traditional BMW driving cues and modern EV practicality, a car that quietly reminds you it’s still a BMW even while the petrol engine […]
Done Right – BYD Atto 2 Premium Review
The compact EV SUV segment is getting crowded fast, and standing out is becoming increasingly hard. The BYD Atto 2 takes a tried and true approach to that assignment: reuse the learnings from previous models, refine what worked based on feedback, keep what’s good, and get pricing right. And boy, did it work. After a […]