GWM are keen to be ‘a True NZ brand’
With the 2025 Fieldays event in full bloom, GWM (Great Wall Motors) Aus/NZ COO John Kett and MD Charles Zhao, took time out to tell us of their plans to make GWM more ‘Kiwified’ and be a top 5 player. According to John, GWM (ANZ) is strategically positioning itself for significant growth in the New […]
Inchcape NZ puts its foot on the accelerator
As part of our invite to Inchape’s brand offerings (Subaru, LDV and KGM) at this year’s Fieldays, we managed to spend time over lunch with Kym Mellow, General Manager, Inchcape New Zealand and the core management team. Here’s what we discovered. Powering Growth: Inside Inchcape’s Multi-Brand Strategy Driving Automotive Expansion In a dynamic NZ automotive […]
MINI JCW and Bulldog Racing Set for Nürburgring 24 Hours Glory
The Nürburgring, a name synonymous with motorsport’s ultimate endurance test, is once again set to host its iconic 24 Hours Race, marking its 53rd edition in 2025. Among the approximately 130 racing cars gearing up for this grueling challenge is a formidable entry from MINI John Cooper Works, partnered with the Bulldog Racing Team. Building […]
Ford’s Ranger Raptor Makes Finke Desert Dominance a Habit
If the legendary Finke Desert could whisper, it would probably be murmuring about the sheer audacity of the Ford Ranger Raptor. For the third consecutive year, this blue-oval beast has thundered its way to victory in the Production 4WD class at the Tatts Finke Desert Race, an event so grueling it makes lesser trucks consider […]
The Audi Q3 is Back for Act Three!
Just when you thought the premium compact SUV segment couldn’t get any more… premium or compact, Audi has decided to bless us with a fresh iteration of a familiar friend. Yes, the Audi Q3, a vehicle that has apparently been multiplying like caffeinated rabbits with over two million sold since its 2011 debut, is gearing […]
Honey, I Shrunk the EV! Introducing Japan’s cute n cheap Mibot
A plucky Japanese startup, KG Motors, is proving that sometimes, the most revolutionary ideas come in the smallest packages. Forget your hulking SUVs and flashy sedans; say “konnichiwa” to the mibot, an ultra-compact, single-seat electric vehicle that’s threatening to zip past even Toyota in Japan’s EV market, all for the delightfully tiny price of $7,000 […]
Pedal to the Metal (Literally!) – Pedal car race awaits at Goodwood Revival!
Get ready to swap your Bentleys for… well, slightly smaller Austins. The most fiercely contested, and arguably most adorable, race of the Goodwood Revival weekend is offering a prize that’s pure, unadulterated childhood dream fuel. Forget Formula 1 for a moment, folks, because the real high-octane drama (at a considerably lower, and safer, velocity) unfolds […]
JAC’d up 1000Nm PHEV ute to attend Fieldays
Attention agricultural trailblazers and lovers of all things ute-shaped! Hold onto your Akubras and perhaps glance at your nearest power outlet, because JAC is making a bold charge into the future of commercial vehicles, and they’re kicking things off at New Zealand’s premier agricultural event, Fieldays. Forget everything you thought you knew about your dependable […]
Mahindra to unveil 3XO SUV at Fieldays – a Spicy New Compact Contender!
Hold onto your Red Bands and brace yourselves, Kiwi motoring enthusiasts, because Mahindra New Zealand is about to turn the Fieldays soil into a launchpad! An internal memo, hotter than a freshly brewed long black, hints that the brand is not just showing up to the nation’s premier agricultural event; they’re unleashing the “3XO”. While […]
KGM at Fieldays – Four Wheels Meet Face Paint and Fabulous Coffee
Get ready to rev your engines and your caffeine levels, folks, because KGM New Zealand is making a triumphant return to the hallowed grounds of Fieldays this week, and they’re not just bringing cars – they’re bringing a full-blown charm offensive! Nestled at site I52 within the sprawling Mystery Creek Events Centre, the KGM team […]