People compared the Ferrari Luce to the new Nissan Leaf – and of course, Nissan went with it
Ferrari has spent decades building some of the most recognisable and emotionally charged cars on the planet. Yet somehow, the company’s first fully electric model has found itself at the centre of one of the internet’s strangest automotive pile-ons in recent memory. The newly unveiled Ferrari Luce was always going to be controversial. As Maranello’s […]
Renault Unveils Niagara Name for New Pick-up
The new “robust pick-up” is destined for Latin America.
Ford’s MY26.5 Ranger and Everest – Proving Their Metal
Located in Lara, Victoria, just 26km north of Geelong is Ford’s You Yangs Proving Ground (YYPG). It’s a 900-hectare vehicle punishing, testing and development playground that offers all manner of terrains including tarmac (smooth and potholed), mud, sand and metal. The facility has been operating since 1965, and it serves as a critical global hub […]
GAC AION UT Lands in New Zealand – Big Ambitions in a Small Package
The compact EV market in New Zealand is about to get a new contender, and if first impressions are anything to go by, the new GAC AION UT could shake up the segment in a very big way. Unveiled at Auckland’s stylish Glasshouse venue in Morningside, the AION UT arrives with a clear mission: deliver […]
TDX – Local Know-How and Purpose to Keep NZ Going
In the dynamic world of heavy equipment and industrial solutions, TDX stands out as a company deeply rooted in New Zealand’s landscape, yet with an eye firmly on global innovation. We recently sat down with Joe Gradwell, General Manager Sales and Marketing at TDX, who offered a comprehensive look into the company’s journey, its unwavering […]
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review – The Smartphone That Does It All
When it comes to the automotive world, you can have a sports car, an SUV, a luxury sedan and an off-roader sitting in your driveway, or you can buy one vehicle that does a bit of everything brilliantly – And in the Smartphone arena, that’s the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. It may not fold, roll, […]
How about melting your exhaust to make a watch out of it? The Liberum RE-XHAUST proves it’s possible
There’s no shortage of watch brands trying to cash in on “motorsport inspiration”. While some brands rely on real, track bred connections like TAG Heuer, others usually throw a few red accents, a tachymeter nobody uses, and some vague references to racing heritage before calling it a day. Italian microbrand Liberum have gone in a […]
Mercedes-Benz’s Epic 50,000km Global Adventure is Coming to New Zealand
The world’s oldest car brand is celebrating 140 years by driving across six continents, and Kiwi owners are invited to join the story. Mercedes-Benz is about to bring one of the most ambitious automotive celebrations ever attempted to New Zealand, and it’s not arriving quietly. The German luxury marque has launched its global “140 Years. […]
Quietly Confident: 2026 Toyota Hilux New Zealand Launch
To celebrate 50 years of Hilux in New Zealand, Toyota have launched a new generation and an EV but is it a lugger or a bugger?
Are you seated? Ferrari unveils its first ever EV, the Luce
Ferrari has finally done it. After years of speculation, teaser campaigns, spy shots and plenty of scepticism from enthusiasts, the Italian marque has officially unveiled its first fully electric production car: the Ferrari Luce. And it’s not some low volume science experiment or compliance special, it is a fully fledged, series production Ferrari designed to […]