Bentley’s New Batur Convertible – For When You Don’t Necessarily Like, Your Passenger
Just when you thought Bentley’s Mulliner division couldn’t get any more… bespoke, they’ve rolled the first customer Batur Convertible out of the Crewe factory, and it’s a masterpiece of glorious, passive-aggressive design. This isn’t just another drop-top grand tourer; it’s the most powerful W12-powered convertible in Bentley’s history, and it appears to have been designed […]
Super Dirty – Ford Gives Ranger Super Duty a 600kg Mud Pack
Most of us consider a successful weekend off-roading one that ends with a respectable coating of mud on the sills and a story to tell. For the engineering boffins at Ford Australia, however, that’s just a Tuesday morning warm-up. They’ve recently subjected the new Ranger Super Duty to a test so brutal it involved deliberately […]
Studying Forester-ry: 2025 Subaru Forester AWD Hybrid Review
The mid-sized SUV segment has long been chock-full of choice but one which has managed to gain a firm foothold is the Subaru Forester. As one of the offerings which prides itself of having the aptitude for devouring the rough stuff wholeheartedly better than several of its contemporaries, something which is well in keeping with […]
So, Your Rolls-Royce Is Art? A Century of Bonkers Automotive Shenanigans
Apparently, for 100 years, the Rolls-Royce Phantom hasn’t just been a car for the obscenely wealthy; it’s been a silent (get it?) partner in the art world’s most gloriously unhinged moments. As the Phantom hits its centenary in 2025, Rolls-Royce is taking a victory lap, reminding us that its pinnacle product has “moved in the […]
Kiwi Classics Get a Shock (if they want to). UK’s Electrogenic Lands in NZ
If you’ve ever sat in your classic Land Rover, lovingly wiped a drip of oil from the driveway, and thought, “I love this old beast, but I wish it were silent and didn’t require a second mortgage to run,” then listen up. In a move that’s sure to get heritage purists and EV advocates talking, […]
All Roads Lead to Digital – Why NZ’s Motor Industry is Backing a RUC Revolution
In a move that signals the end of the road for the humble petrol tax, the government’s plan to transition every vehicle in New Zealand to a Road User Charge (RUC) system has found a powerful ally. The Motor Industry Association (MIA), the voice for new vehicle manufacturers and suppliers in the country, has given […]
Rivian Reeling – Shock Losses and Plumeting Deliveries Rock EV Maker
The ride just got incredibly bumpy for Rivian. The electric adventurer, once the darling of the EV world, has just reported a quarterly loss that’s blown past even pessimistic forecasts, sending its shares into a nosedive in after-hours trading. It seems the EV dream is hitting some serious real-world turbulence. So, what’s gone so wrong? […]
Rik Mayall Comedy Festival Nominated for Prestigious Tourism Award After Sell-Out Debut
It’s rare for a brand-new event to achieve monumental success, but the inaugural Rik Mayall Comedy Festival has done just that, earning a finalist nomination for Best Festival & Event in the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2025.This powerful debut celebrated the anarchic genius of comedy legend Rik Mayall in his very own hometown. A Sold-Out […]
Is Your Car is Stealing 23 Days of Your Life?
Let’s be honest, car ownership isn’t all scenic coastal drives and the satisfying crunch of gravel under tyre. There’s another, less glamorous side: the admin. That nagging feeling your MOT is due, the mental gymnastics of scheduling a service, or the game of “is that new noise expensive?” that you play on the morning commute. […]
Mercedes-Benz Faces the Future with All-New Electric GLC
For over a century, the grille of a Mercedes-Benz has been more than just an air intake; it’s been a signature, a statement of intent, and an unmistakable badge of provenance. From the commanding vertical grilles of the 600 Pullman to the intricate horizontal designs of recent years, that front end has been the face […]