JAC T9 PHEV Is Shaping Up To Be a Serious Threat in the Ute Market
The ute world is changing fast, and if JAC New Zealand’s latest test results are anything to go by, the upcoming T9 PHEV could be one of the most interesting arrivals of 2026. Ahead of its full unveiling at Fieldays, JAC has released a handful of key figures from its local testing programme, and they […]
GAC AION UT Lands in New Zealand – Big Ambitions in a Small Package
The compact EV market in New Zealand is about to get a new contender, and if first impressions are anything to go by, the new GAC AION UT could shake up the segment in a very big way. Unveiled at Auckland’s stylish Glasshouse venue in Morningside, the AION UT arrives with a clear mission: deliver […]
Mercedes-Benz’s Epic 50,000km Global Adventure is Coming to New Zealand
The world’s oldest car brand is celebrating 140 years by driving across six continents, and Kiwi owners are invited to join the story. Mercedes-Benz is about to bring one of the most ambitious automotive celebrations ever attempted to New Zealand, and it’s not arriving quietly. The German luxury marque has launched its global “140 Years. […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
Vision BMW ALPINA – Bavaria’s New Bullet Train Wears a Silk Suit
There are concept cars, and then there are rolling declarations of intent. The new Vision BMW ALPINA, revealed at the legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como, is very much the latter. It’s BMW standing on a marble balcony somewhere in Bavaria, sipping espresso and announcing: “Yes, we still remember how […]
The Volvo EX60 – What to Expect
Volvo is making waves with its new all-electric EX60, hailed as a “game changer” by the Swedish brand. This innovative SUV is built on a brand-new, fully electric platform called SPA3, designed exclusively for electric vehicles. It promises a blend of cutting-edge technology, impressive performance, and Volvo’s renowned commitment to safety. Smart Technology & Underpinnings […]
INEOS Grenadier Trialmaster X launched as the Ultimate Off-Road Flagship
If the standard INEOS Grenadier already looked like it could survive the apocalypse, then the new Trialmaster X has just turned the dial up to “bring it on.” Unveiled by INEOS Automotive in London, the new Trialmaster X is being pitched as the most capable and best-equipped Grenadier yet, and it’s hard to argue with […]