Cardle of the Day – 30 July 2026

Thursday’s Cardle puzzle kept us guessing through four cryptic clues before the unmistakable silhouette of the Citroen SM finally gave the game away.
GWM’s New 3L Powertrain Was Made For Us Downunder!

A Game-Changing Diesel Engine Rolls Into NZ and Aus This September This is for you Kiwi and Aussie petrolheads (and ute enthusiasts in general). GWM is bringing its all-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine to New Zealand and Australia in September, and it’s designed specifically with our driving conditions and customer preferences in mind. What’s the Big […]
The Flash of Light – Subaru WRX Senko Review

Whenever I’m starting the write up for a car review, I try to put myself in the shoes of the person that’s likely to buy it. Sometimes, this is incredibly hard, as I can only LARP so much about the life of someone cross shopping 250k luxury vehicles, but some other times, I feel like […]
It’s a Fair Cop – Škoda and NZ Police Extend Partnership

Škoda New Zealand and the New Zealand Police have just extended their fleet deal, and it’s a refreshing reminder that sometimes the best stories aren’t about flashy launches or controversy, they’re about vehicles that simply do the job, day in and day out. From Commodores to Superbs – A Fuel Economy Win When Škoda started […]
GWM Australia Powers a Melbourne Pop-Up Event Entirely Using ORA 5 SUVs

GWM Australia is transforming a disused Collingwood petrol station into a free public event on 2 August 2026, with three ORA 5 SUVs supplying all the electricity via Vehicle-to-Load technology.
Suzuki NZ Launches Jimny Horizon Special Edition

Suzuki New Zealand has introduced the Jimny Horizon, a special edition of its popular compact 4×4 that bundles over $4,000 worth of accessories into both the three-door and five-door variants.
BMW Group Reports Sharp Profit Drop and Launches Restructuring as China Sales Slide

BMW Group has posted a significant fall in first-half 2026 earnings and announced a workforce restructuring programme as a steep decline in Chinese market sales weighs heavily on the business.
Škoda Explores Lake Como as a Destination for Driving Enthusiasts and Travellers

Škoda has turned its attention to Lake Como, highlighting the Italian region’s scenic roads, historic villas, and proximity to Milan and Monza as reasons for car-minded travellers to visit.
Cardle of the Day — Wednesday 29 July 2026

Today’s Cardle puzzle served up one of Britain’s most beloved icons, and it took until clue five to finally give the game away.
Z Energy’s $100 Million Seaview Fuel Infrastructure Upgrade Nears Completion

A major eight-year project to replace and strengthen critical fuel supply infrastructure serving the lower North Island of New Zealand is due to reach full completion later this year.