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 […]
Bentley Begins New Era in India
The British brand have announced the opening of new showrooms in Mumbai (Bombay) and Bengaluru (Bangalore).
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 […]
British Icon Remix – MINI Paul Smith Edition
Some partnerships just make sense. Fish and chips. Gin and tonic. And for decades, the worlds of automotive verve and high fashion have collided in the form of MINI and Sir Paul Smith. It’s a collaboration that feels as quintessentially British as a rainy day at Wimbledon, and now, it’s back with a new chapter. […]
First Look at the Radical Concept AMG GT Track Sport
The wizards in Affalterbach have pulled the covers off a machine designed to shatter expectations and redefine the word “extreme.” Meet the Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT Track Sport, a hardcore, track-focused prototype that has just completed its first shakedown runs on the circuit. It’s a raw, unfiltered statement of intent and a tantalizing glimpse into […]
BMW and EcoBatt Tackle EV’s Final Frontier
The electric vehicle revolution is well and truly upon us. We love the instant torque, the silent running, and the smug feeling of cruising past a petrol station. But a nagging question has always hovered in the background like a faint range anxiety: what happens when the batteries die? On October 28, 2025, BMW Group […]