Everything We Know About the new 2026 Toyota RAV4
Toyota has officially pulled the wraps off the sixth-generation 2026 RAV4, and it’s more electrified, more customisable, and surprisingly more adventurous (and yes, a little bit more mischievous) than ever before. Our love affair with the compact SUV just got an electrifying jolt—here’s your deep-dive into everything we know, and a few things we expect, […]
Changes at the top for BMW NZ
BMW Group New Zealand is entering a new phase of growth and momentum with a significant change in leadership. After three and a half years of notable success, outgoing Managing Director Adam Shaver will move to BMW Group headquarters in Munich to serve as Head of Global Used Car Strategy and Steering. Shaver, a BMW […]
Why the 2026 Toyota C-HR BEV Could Be Your Next Must-Have Electric SUV
Ready to supercharge your daily drive? Toyota just unveiled its all-new 2026 C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), packing a punch with sports-car performance, eye-catching coupe-inspired style, and the tech-laden comfort you crave. Here’s everything you need to know about Toyota’s most electrifying crossover yet—and why it’s set to shake up the electric vehicle (EV) world. […]
BMW’s Strategic Approach to the EV Revolution Vindicated
As the global automotive industry undergoes a seismic shift towards cleaner transportation, BMW’s measured and flexible approach to electrification is setting it apart from competitors who once championed aggressive, all-electric timelines. The company’s CEO, Oliver Zipse, has publicly credited BMW’s multi-drivetrain strategy—where battery electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, internal combustion engines (ICE), and even hydrogen-powered vehicles […]
Nissan Micra 350SR – Restomodded and Ready for its ‘Ni-San’ Anniversary
Every so often, an automotive oddity sneaks out of the shadows and reminds us that even sensible city cars have secret, wild sides. Enter the Nissan Micra 350SR—back from the mists of motorsport history and now dressed to outshine its own legend at the grand age of 23. Yes, it’s the little Micra with a […]
Gentlebots start your engines – Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League 2
What happens when you invite the world’s top engineers, data scientists, and thrill-seeking AI algorithms to throw caution (and their comfort zones) to the wind on a Grand Prix track? You get the second season of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL)—the globe’s most ambitious, high-octane, and unapologetically nerdy motorsport spectacle. For those who […]
From Seoul to Shore – Kia President’s Landmark Visit to NZ
Kia Corporation President and CEO, Mr. Song Ho-Sung, recently underscored the brand’s growing commitment to the New Zealand market with a personal visit to Kia’s Auckland head office and the country’s top-selling Kia dealership. This high-profile trip marked a significant milestone for the marque, highlighting the strategic importance of New Zealand within Kia’s global operations. […]
The 2026 GMC Hummer EV Supertruck made superer
When GMC launched the HUMMER EV, it wasn’t just about throwing some batteries in a brawny shell—it was inventing an entire genre: the EV supertruck. One could argue GMC dropped a battery-powered asteroid into the rough-and-tumble world of off-road brutes, and for 2026, they’re back to prove gravitational pulls are for lesser trucks. King Crab: […]
Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept breaks ground
With the fanfare of Roland-Garros as the backdrop and the scent of clay mingling in the Parisian air, Renault’s Roland-Garros 2025 showcase plays out like a tennis Grand Slam of design, engineering, and a pinch of old-school charm. The headline act? The world premiere of the Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept—a stylish, electric, off-road homage […]
Chery-built Freelander leaves bitter taste for some
The Freelander is back (almost), but not how you remember it. Once a proudly British SUV that put the “leisure” in leisure activity, it’s now been revived in what some might call a Frankensteinian collaboration between JLR and its long-time Chinese partner Chery—a move bound to make purists reach for their barley water. JLR, seeking […]