Phew, man still better than machine in A2RL Autonomous racing
Let’s all breathe a collective, slightly nervous, sigh of relief. For now, in the high-stakes, high-speed battle between human intuition and cold, hard artificial intelligence, flesh and blood still has the edge. But mate, the gap is closing, and it’s closing fast. The scene was the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, A2RL, an event that […]
First Look at the All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB
Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to building desirable SUVs, but its latest creation, the all-new GLB, seems poised to redefine the compact segment entirely. Before its official world premiere on December 8, 2025, Mercedes is giving us a tantalising glimpse into a vehicle engineered to offer a “Welcome Home” feeling, even in the most hostile environments […]
Dirty Dozen – New-Gen Toyota Hilux out to Reclaim its Crown
For nearly half a century, the Toyota Hilux has been more than just a ute in New Zealand; it’s a national institution. It’s the unbreakable workhorse on the farm, the dependable partner on the construction site, and the rugged companion for weekend adventures into the wild. Its legacy is etched into the Kiwi landscape, built […]
Munich’s BMW Museum will ‘bowl’ you over
The name BMW conjures images of performance, innovation, and pure driving pleasure. But to truly understand the soul of the Bavarian marque, you have to go to the source. In Munich, right next to the brand’s iconic “four-cylinder” headquarters, sits a temple to its storied past and exciting future: the BMW Museum. It’s an immersive […]
Reporting for Down Under Duty – How Nissan tuned the New Navara for our Environment
The next generation of the Nissan Navara is very much a global product, but it is also being tuned by us, for us. The brand has confirmed that the upcoming ute has been extensively tested and tuned in Australia by local engineering specialists Premcar, ensuring it’s ready for the worksite, the weekend getaway, and pretty […]
Ford recharges their Stallion with the 2025 Mustang Mach-E – And we get to drive it!
Ford’s all-electric SUV gallops into its 2025 model year with a refreshed lineup, more power, and more technology, just as we touch down in Melbourne for a first local drive. More details will come soon, but first, here’s what’s new beneath the surface. The Mustang Mach-E has become Ford’s electric ambassador for our part of […]
Wankel’s Back – Mazda Vision X-Coupe and X-Compact Redefine the Future of Driving
Mazda has pulled the covers off two stunning vision models, the performance-oriented MAZDA VISION X-COUPE and the AI-driven MAZDA VISION X-COMPACT, proving that the thrill of driving and a sustainable future can, and will, coexist under Mazda’s guiding theme – “The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow”. And as if that wasn’t enough, they […]
Honda Super-ONE Confirmed for NZ – The Electric City Turbo Successor We Craved
Forget the wild rumours of a new hybrid supercar for a moment. Honda New Zealand has just dropped a bombshell that’s arguably even more exciting for fans of the brand’s golden era. Confirmed for a local launch in the second half of 2026, the Honda Super-ONE is not a supercar – it’s a compact, fun-focused, […]
Toyota Reshuffles the Deck – Century Goes Global, Lexus Gets Freedom, and What it Means for Kiwis
Toyota has just played its most significant strategic hand in decades. At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, the automotive giant unveiled a bold evolution, effectively deconstructing its monolithic identity into a powerful portfolio of five distinct marques. It’s a fundamental restructuring designed to sharpen the focus of each brand, from urban runabouts to a new […]
How Kiwi DNA and 40 Years of Heritage Shaped the Next-Gen Nissan Navara
The battle for ute supremacy in New Zealand is about to get a fresh contender. Nissan has just dropped a tantalising glimpse into the design philosophy of its all-new Navara, promising a vehicle that honours a rugged past while being sculpted for the modern Kiwi driver. In a new teaser video, part of the brand’s […]