Suzuki eVitara Review – The EV That Still Thinks Like a Suzuki
The new Suzuki eVitara isn’t out to reinvent transport, it isn’t chasing Nürburgring lap times or pretending to be a luxury lounge on wheels. Instead, Suzuki has taken the formula that made the Vitara such a global success (compact dimensions, rugged charm, practicality and affordability) and translated it into an electric SUV designed for real […]
Disconnect to reconnect – BAIC B30 Hybrid Review
In between my time with the BAIC X55, I had a go at each of the trim levels of their other model, the B30, and it doesn’t take long for it to reveal what it wants to be. To mark their debut in NZ, BAIC came guns blazing with models that are tailored and focused […]
The Importance of the Volvo EX60 by Lorina Gewargis – Product Lead
Volvo is quite literally charging ahead with its latest masterpiece, the EX60. More than just a new model, it’s a huge step in their fully electric future, and as such, is built on a completely new architecture designed from the ground up for EVs. We sat down with Lorina Gewargis, the product lead for the […]
Mercedes turns up the drama – E 53 Hybrid Dark Carbon and E 300 AMG Night Edition arrive in NZ
Mercedes‑Benz has quietly added two sharply dressed E‑Class flavours to its line-up in New Zealand: the Mercedes‑AMG E 53 Hybrid Dark Carbon Edition and the Mercedes‑Benz E 300 AMG Night Edition. Both play the “dark, sporty, premium” card (subtle aggression outside, plush executive comfort inside) and give Kiwi buyers a way to stand out without […]
This Hyosung GV250 carries way more than just riders
Motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes, arguably with even more variation than cars, which we cover here more frequently. This usually helps convey their purpose and intended use even before the rider climbs on them. And, ever since their inception, the luggage they carry in terms of stories is frequently larger than their physical […]
Carolyn McMahon on Steering Honda NZ Through a Dynamic Era
Carolyn McMahon, President of Honda New Zealand, embodies a rare blend of deep institutional knowledge and forward-thinking leadership. With a career spanning over three decades exclusively within the Honda family, McMahon’s journey from a personal assistant to a board member across two countries offers a unique perspective on navigating the automotive industry’s evolving landscape. A […]
The last Saabs leave Trollhättan
An online auction is scattering the final cars ever to roll out of Saab’s home town. For me, the news landed a good deal closer than a press release.
Samsung Marks Two Decades as the World’s No.1 TV Brand
Samsung has confirmed its twentieth consecutive year as the world’s number one TV brand, with a 29.1% global share and more than half of all premium TVs sold. Here is what the milestone actually means.
2027 Volvo EX60 P6 and P10 Ultra – World First Drive Review
Being invited to a world-first drive of a brand new Swedish EV in the Catalonia-land of Flamenco’s, Bull fighting, Tapas and Antoni Gaudí’s whimsical, nature-inspired masterpieces, may sound like an odd choice, but with its exceptional roads, epic backdrops and ‘central’ geographical location, Barcelona proved to be the perfect place for 300 motoring journalists (yes […]
‘Our Dummies are American’ – GWM’s Epic Crash Test Facility in Baoding, China
There’s something strangely unsettling about watching a brand-new car being deliberately smashed into a wall at 60km/h. Not because it’s violent (although it really is) but because of how clinical it all feels. Engineers stare at screens, high-speed cameras blink silently, and somewhere in the middle of the chaos sits a very expensive crash test […]