Fiat Celebrates Turning 127 in a ‘Grizzly’ Way

Fiat Celebrates Turning 127 in a 'Grizzly' Way

Last week, the Italian automotive icon Fiat celebrated its 127th anniversary by unveiling two vehicles that could redefine how families think about SUVs. The reveal? A cheeky stunt set in a local Italian registry office, where CEO Olivier Francois presents the new Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback as if they’re newborns getting officially registered. It’s quirky, […]

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 Round Up

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 Round Up

There are car shows, there are motorsport events, and then there’s the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s the only place on Earth where a priceless 1930s Grand Prix car, a Formula One World Champion, a 2,000-horsepower electric hypercar and someone’s dream garage all seem to exist in the same postcode. Held on the sweeping grounds […]

Charlie Is Becoming New Zealand’s Workplace Pest

Charlie Is Becoming New Zealand's Workplace Pest

They say lightning doesn’t strike twice, but cocaine in New Zealand workplaces seems determined to prove otherwise. The latest Imperans Q2 Report from The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) has dropped some genuinely sobering statistics, and they deserve your attention, especially if you’re running a safety-critical operation. The Numbers Don’t Lie Cocaine positive tests are up […]

Karoq on a Roll – Škoda Celebrates Historic 1 Million Karoqs Built

Karoq on a Roll - Škoda Celebrates Historic 1Million Karoqs Built

When Škoda launched the Karoq back in 2017, the compact SUV segment was already getting crowded. But the Czech automaker had something special in mind: a vehicle that didn’t just meet customer expectations, it exceeded them. Fast-forward to today, and the Karoq is sold in approximately 60 markets worldwide, establishing itself as the third most […]

Swatch puts real 18K gold into its most exclusive MoonSwatch yet

Swatch and Omega have produced countless variations of the MoonSwatch since the collaboration first sent watch buyers into a frenzy like we had never seen before in 2022. Some have changed colours, others have added Snoopy, moonphase displays or Moonshine Gold. The new Mission to the Moon 1969, however, takes a considerably bigger step up the […]

The Kia PV5 All-Electric Cargo Van – launch and First Drive

The Kia PV5 All-Electric Cargo Van - launch and First Drive

Let’s face it, when compared to the plethora of SUVs out there, the commercial van segment is somewhat utilitarian. It’s a world of white paint, spartan interiors, and “get the job done” functionality. Some would say that’s the nature of the beast, but Kia has a different point of view on the matter – Enter […]

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