Why the Audi NZ and Tim Webber Collab is a Masterstroke of Design
It’s one thing for two brands to slap their logos on a product, but it’s another entirely for them to create something born from a truly shared philosophy. This is where we find the new partnership between Audi New Zealand and acclaimed Kiwi designer Tim Webber, a collaboration that feels less like a marketing exercise […]
SEMA Surprise – Is The Toyota Camry GT-S The Performance Hero We Deserve?
Las Vegas at the end of October can only mean one thing: the SEMA Show. It’s an annual pilgrimage for the automotive aftermarket, a sprawling convention centre packed with wild, over-the-top builds that push the boundaries of imagination and fabrication. Amidst the noise and spectacle, Toyota has just pulled the covers off something that might […]
Your Car is Crying Out for Help – Why Our Busy Lives Are Wrecking Our Rides
Let’s be honest. Your car’s to-do list is probably longer than your own. That weird rattle you’ve been ignoring for a month? The service light that you’ve become conveniently blind to? The tyres that are looking a little… smooth? We’ve all been there. Life in New Zealand is a frantic juggling act, and somewhere between […]
The All-Electric MG IM6 is Coming to Shock the NZ Market
MG has thrown a beautifully designed, tech-laden cat amongst the NZ automotive pigeons. Forget what you think you know about the brand that brought affordable EVs to the masses; this is something entirely different. Say hello to the IM6, a premium, all-electric SUV that’s landing soon with a price tag that demands attention. For years, […]
Why the All-New 2026 Toyota RAV4 is a Revolution on Wheels
Let’s be honest, the Toyota RAV4 isn’t just another SUV on Kiwi roads; it’s practically part of the landscape. For three straight years, it has sat on the throne as New Zealand’s best-selling passenger car, a feat mirrored across the globe where it reigns as the world’s most popular ride. But when you’re king of […]
Age of Ultra – 2025 Haval H6 Ultra PHEV 2WD Review
Haval’s H6 seems to be going from strength to strength with the number of H6s traversing Kiwi city and suburban landscapes increasing at a considerable rate. Now we have a new H6 complete with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. It also looks poised to be the best packaged H6 yet with some added fuel frugality to complement […]
Is This 7-Seater Transformable Multi-SUV by Chery the Only Car Your Family Will Ever Need?
In the automotive world, we’re constantly promised the ‘one car to do it all’. It’s the ultimate suburban dream: a vehicle that can handle the Monday morning school run, a midweek trip to the hardware store, and a spontaneous weekend escape to the mountains without breaking a sweat. Most of the time, this involves compromise. […]
We drive VW’s latest 7 seater SUV, the Tayron
Volkswagen’s SUV lineup just got bigger, and a lot more strategic. The brand’s newest model, the Tayron, officially joins the family as a seven-seat option to bridge the gap between the Tiguan and the Touareg. The name might be new to some, but the mission is clear: to “bring room to live large” and that […]
It’s Back! Toyota Unveils The Compact, Capable, and Seriously Cool Land Cruiser FJ
Dust off your hiking boots and check your GPS, because Toyota has just dropped a bombshell at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The legendary Land Cruiser family is getting a new member, and it’s one we’ve all been secretly hoping for: the brand-new Land Cruiser FJ. It’s a return to roots, and quite possibly, the […]
The Omoda 4 Ultra – Wild, Lambo looks but more passive performance
Squint hard. See it? That blast of ‘Electro Yellow’ with angles sharper than a geometry set. No it isn’t the latest V12 beast to roll out of Sant’Agata, but you’d be forgiven for thinking so. This is the Omoda 4 Ultra, and it’s what happens when designers are given a double-shot espresso and told to […]