The Third-Generation Audi Q7 unveiled
Audi has unveiled the third generation of the Audi Q7, a vehicle that promises to redefine what a premium family SUV can achieve. After more than two decades of success, this new iteration carries forward a legacy while introducing cutting-edge technology and refined comfort that speaks to discerning Kiwi drivers. A Legacy Built Over Two […]
GWM Brings Wahs and Cars to Fieldays with Epic Sales Stadium Experience
GWM is making waves at this year’s Fieldays with an impressive Sales Stadium activation that’s sure to turn heads. One of NZ’s leading Chinese automotive manufacturer (and longest standing here) has pulled out all the stops for the agricultural event, with their ‘Wahs Selling Cars’ and ‘Go Local Grow More’ festivities. It’s the kind of […]
Subaru’s Trailseeker EV Rocket Set to Electrify New Zealand Roads
Subaru New Zealand has announced the arrival of the all-new Subaru Trailseeker. The cutting-edge electric SUV will join New Zealand’s automotive market in September 2026, promising to deliver the performance, capability, and adventure-ready credentials that Kiwi drivers have come to expect from Subaru. Lightning-Fast Performance Meets Electric Innovation The Trailseeker is poised to make history […]
Chery’s ‘KP31’ Diesel PHEV Ute Is Finally Coming to New Zealand
The world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid ute is heading Kiwi-side, and it’s set to shake up the dual-cab market. After months of anticipation, Chery has confirmed what Antipodean ute enthusiasts have been waiting to hear: the highly anticipated KP31 is officially coming to New Zealand. The production model will touch down in Q1 2027, arriving […]
Smart #5 Has Landed in NZ — And It’ll Smoke a Porsche to 100km/h
There was a time when the word “smart” meant tiny city cars you could practically park sideways between two wheelie bins. Fast forward to 2026 and the brand has gone completely crazy. Meet the all-new smart #5 — a big, bold, luxury electric SUV that’s arrived in New Zealand packing up to 590km of range, […]
The Honda HR-V Just Got a Boost with a Hybrid RS – Here’s What You Need to Know
Honda New Zealand has just dropped an expanded HR-V lineup for 2026, and the star of the show? The spanking new Honda HR-V Hybrid RS, a flagship that’s ready to turn heads with its sportier, more dynamic personality. Three’s Company – The New Hybrid Hierarchy Gone are the days of confusing model names. Honda’s streamlined […]
Dame Lisa Carrington shares her superstitions (and some toast)
There’s something oddly reassuring about meeting one of New Zealand’s greatest-ever athletes over breakfast. No stadium lights, no finish lines, no medals hanging around her neck, just coffee, toast, a room full of motoring media and the launch of the new Toyota RAV4. And yet, even in such a relaxed setting, Dame Lisa Carrington still […]
The New BMW 7 Series Arrives in New Zealand Q4 2026
The Ultimate Luxury Sedan Just Got a Major Upgrade BMW is turning heads with the all-new seventh-generation BMW 7 Series, and it’s heading to New Zealand in Q4 2026. This isn’t just another refresh, it’s a watershed moment for the iconic luxury sedan that’s been setting industry standards for nearly five decades. If you’ve been […]
TDX Pioneers Volvo CE’s Integrated Ecosystem – Driving Smarter Fleet Optimisation
Arguably more important than in most other industries, the need to optimise heavy equipment fleets is paramount for efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Here in NZ, Volvo, in partnership with TDX, is pioneering a comprehensive ecosystem designed to transform fleet management from reactive to proactive and even better, predictive. This approach, focuses on leveraging advanced technology […]
Nissan Qashqai’s 1,303km Tasmania Lap – 4.5 L/100 km on a Single Tank
The headline result: the 2026 Nissan Qashqai equipped with the new generation e-POWER hybrid system completed a 1,303-kilometre lap of Tasmania on a single 55-litre tank of fuel, registering an indicated average of just 4.5 L/100 km. Why this matters that distance is comparable to a non-ferry drive from Hamilton to Queenstown (about 1,334 km), […]