NXT MK1 EVO – 760kg and 451hp of Awesomeness

Chengdu motor show

There are race cars, and then there are race cars that make you stop mid-conversation, stare at them and ask the rather obvious question “How bloody fast is that thing?” The NXT MK1 EVO is firmly in the second category, and that was the question I had when I spotted it at the 2026 Chengdu […]

JAC Shows Off New T9 Ute PHEV Interior – and it’s Stunning

JAC Shows Off New T9 Ute PHEV Interior - and it's Stunning

For a ute that has traditionally been sold on the promise of toughness, capability and plenty of equipment for the money, the JAC T9 has always had a slightly unexpected party trick: it doesn’t feel particularly agricultural once you climb inside. Now, JAC appears to be taking that idea considerably further. At the 2026 Chengdu […]

BYD Atto 2 DM-i – The Practical and Pleasantly Priced PHEV

BYD Atto 2 DM-i - The Practical and Pleasantly Priced PHEV

It wasn’t that long ago when a PHEV (plug-in hybrid) felt like a compromise between two automotive worlds, and essentially satisfying neither. Well, BYD’s Atto 2 DM-i is out to change all that, it’s a compact SUV that proves you don’t need to choose between electric convenience and range anxiety peace of mind. The Sweet […]

Dongfeng’s Voyah Passion S Goes Full Looney Tunes Loop

Dongfeng’s Voyah Passion S Goes Full Looney Tunes Loop

There are many ways to launch a new car. You could put it on a stage, you could wheel it into a fancy hotel, employ a mildly enthusiastic presenter and tell journalists about its revolutionary new infotainment system. Or, if you’re Dongfeng, you could point your new electric SUV at a tunnel, wind it up […]

Family Matters – How ADHL is Redefining the Kiwi Automotive Landscape

Family Matters - How ADHL is Redefining the Kiwi Automotive Landscape

As many of you may know, the New Zealand automotive industry is currently navigating its most turbulent and transformative period in three decades. For the average motorist, the shift is visible on the showroom floor, a sudden influx of new badges, a pivot toward electrification, and the slow, steady decline of some familiar legacy names. […]

Mercedes-Benz NZ Nets the ASB Classic

Mercedes-Benz NZ Nets the ASB Classic

Sometimes you just know when two brands were destined to collide on the same court. Enter Mercedes-Benz New Zealand and the ASB Classic, a collaboration that feels less like a sponsorship deal and more like a natural evolution of excellence meeting excellence. Why This Partnership Actually Makes Sense Let’s cut through the corporate speak for […]

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