Choyce – Google Maps Adds Kiwi Voice That Correctly Pronounces Māori Place Names
Google Maps has introduced a new navigation voice for New Zealand users that speaks English with a Kiwi accent and accurately pronounces indigenous Māori place names, developed in partnership with the Māori Language Commission.
Joby Aviation and Toyota Form Joint Venture to Scale Electric Air Taxi Production
Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have launched the first phase of a strategic manufacturing joint venture aimed at building commercial production capability for Joby’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
2027 BMW X5 Arrives With Five Powertrain Options and a First-Ever Electric iX5 Variant
BMW has revealed the fifth-generation X5 with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, electric, and future hydrogen options sharing the same platform, headlined by an all-electric iX5 rated for up to 845km of range.
Zenith Releases 50-Piece Chronomaster Original Paris Edition with Verdigris Gradient Dial
Zenith has unveiled a 50-piece limited edition Chronomaster Original for the French market, featuring a verdigris gradient dial inspired by Parisian architecture and powered by the El Primero 3600 movement.
Embraer Praetor 500E Jet Almost Ready for Business
Embraer’s Praetor 500E midsize business jet has received regulatory approval from Brazil, the United States, and Europe in a single announcement, clearing the aircraft for global operations ahead of its 2029 delivery schedule.
2026 Volkswagen T-Roc Price and First Drive Review
A New Chapter in Compact VW SUVs – Volkswagen has officially unveiled the all-new T-Roc in NZ, marking a significant evolution for the brand’s entry-level SUV. Designed in Germany and built in Portugal, this second-generation model aims to strike a unique balance, compact yet commanding, premium yet accessible. Since its debut in 2018, the T-Roc […]
BMW Reinvents the X5 With Neue Klasse Design and a Pure-Electric Option for the First Time
The fifth-generation BMW X5 adopts the brand’s new design language and will be offered with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, and eventually hydrogen powertrains from the same platform.
Ford Rehires 350 Veteran Engineers After AI Alone Fails to Fix Quality Problems
Ford has brought back hundreds of experienced engineers over the past three years after discovering that AI systems, without deep human expertise to train them, were not enough to resolve the company’s persistent vehicle quality issues.
The iX-Factor – BMW iX xDrive45 M-Sport Review
While seemingly not as EV focused as some other manufacturers, BMW still maintains a solid lineup with plug-in capability, from PHEVs (Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles). The iX is one of the latter and sits as a purpose built as a BEV, rather than taking an ICE platform and going […]
Alfa Romeo Celebrates 116 Years
The prestigious Italian marque remains one of the oldest active carmakers in history!