SharkNinja’s Audacious F1 McLaren Racing Partnership Takes Innovation to the Racetrack
Proving that innovation doesn’t have to stay in one lane, SharkNinja has just announced a jaw-dropping global partnership with McLaren Racing that spans Formula 1, IndyCar, the World Endurance Championship, and F1 Academy. Yes, the brand behind your favourite kitchen gadgets is now rubbing shoulders with some of motorsport’s most elite teams and drivers. More […]
How Refinement and a Product Blitz Are Driving GWM NZ’s Top-Tier Strategy
In NZ’s Auto landscape, very few brands are moving with the velocity of GWM. And following a recent test of the new 3.0-litre Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha variants, it is clear that the brand is not only competing on value, but is competing on substance too. In a candid discussion, GWM New Zealand’s Country […]
BYD Confirms Solid-State Battery Vehicle Due Next Year
BYD executive Stella Li says a vehicle fitted with the company’s solid-state battery technology will appear next year, though mass production remains years away. BYD plans to put a vehicle equipped with solid-state battery technology on the road next year, according to Executive Vice President Stella Li. She confirmed the timeline in an interview with […]
Nissan Reveals More Space and Towing Muscle for All-New Patrol
Nissan New Zealand has detailed cabin, cargo and towing improvements for the all-new Patrol ahead of its local launch. Nissan New Zealand has released further details on the all-new Patrol, confirming gains in passenger space, cargo capacity and towing capability across the range. The changes target one thing above all: making the big SUV work […]
Dust, Speed and Subaru – Taking on the 2026 Sunraysia Safari
When someone hands you the keys to a Subaru Outback Wilderness, points you towards the Australian outback and says, essentially, “Follow the rally cars,” you know it’s going to be a good day We were in Mildura, somewhere in that great Australian triangle between South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria, to experience the 2026 […]
Škoda Introduces Epiq, a Compact Electric SUV With Practicality at Its Core
Škoda has detailed the all-electric Epiq crossover, a compact SUV built on the MEB+ platform with a frunk, bidirectional charging and more than 440km of range. Škoda has released details of the Epiq, a new all-electric compact SUV crossover designed to bring EV ownership to a wider audience. The car sits on Volkswagen Group’s MEB+ […]
Zeekr Shines a Light on Taika Waititi
The Oscar winner’s new photography exhibition used the Zeekr 7X’s talents rather creatively!
Lexus and AMBUSH Launch “The Future Classic Club” Marking 25 Years of the IS
Lexus has teamed up with Tokyo design house AMBUSH to launch The Future Classic Club , a joint project pairing a short film with a limited-edition apparel collection. The initiative marks 25 years since the Lexus IS first arrived for the 2001 model year. The idea behind the Club is straightforward: celebrate things built to […]
The Lotus 97T Is Back – And Only 10 Will Ever Exist
Remember when Formula 1 cars were genuinely beautiful? When they didn’t look like they’d been designed by a committee of engineers with a spreadsheet fetish? Well, buckle up, because the legendary Lotus 97T is making a comeback, and it’s going to make you feel things. A Legend Reborn In what can only be described as […]
Tarmac Life TV Show To Hit Australian Screens
New Zealand’s motoring show crosses the Tasman with broadcast deals on Channel 31 and Channel 44 **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Auckland, New Zealand — September 2026 — The road is getting a whole lot wider for Tarmac Life TV Show, with New Zealand’s home-grown motoring television show officially crossing the Tasman after being picked up for […]