The e:N1: All Electric, All Honda, is now All here in NZ
Honda has officially launched the e:N1, marking its debut as the brand’s first fully electric vehicle in New Zealand. This launch represents a significant milestone for Honda, blending innovation with the company’s longstanding commitment to crafting engaging and enjoyable driving experiences. The e:N1 is the inaugural model in Honda’s e:N series, designed for drivers seeking […]
MG QS – MG’s new roomy 7-Seat SUV
Stop the presses, clear your garage, and probably cancel that extra gym membership: you’re going to need room for an all-new, family-hauling, value-packed chunk of automotive ambition. MG Motor Australia has thrown down the gauntlet (and a seven-seat leatherette throne) with the launch of its first 7-seat SUV, the MG QS—a freshly minted behemoth designed […]
Award-Winning Chery TIGGO 4 Set for New Zealand Launch in July 2025
Chery is bringing its acclaimed TIGGO 4 compact SUV to New Zealand in July 2025, following a string of successes in Australia where it has secured prestigious awards such as Wheels’ Best Small SUV: Best Value and Drive’s Best Urban Car Under $30k. Since September 2024, more than 6,400 units have been sold across the […]
LDV to launch Terron 9 ute and maybe an all-electric version too
LDV New Zealand is set to introduce the all-new TERRON 9 to our shores, a robust and versatile four-wheel-drive ute engineered for Kiwi roads, demanding worksites, and adventurous weekends away. At the heart of the TERRON 9 is a high-performance diesel engine generating an impressive 163.5kW of power and a massive 520Nm of torque, paired […]
Affordable New GWM Haval H6 Hybrid Ready to Launch in NZ
GWM is set to shake up New Zealand’s mid-sized SUV market with the imminent arrival of the new Haval H6 Hybrid, featuring a compelling blend of advanced technology, elevated design, and outstanding value—starting from a sharp $42,990 RRP plus on-road costs (ORC). The first shipments are scheduled to arrive in late May, making New Zealand […]
The Art of Speed – Including the BMW Art Car #20
Julie Mehretu, the Ethiopian-American artist renowned for her dynamic abstract paintings, is currently the focus of a major retrospective at the K21 museum in Düsseldorf. Titled “KAIROS / Hauntological Variations,” this exhibition, running from May 10 to October 12, 2025, showcases nearly 100 works spanning three decades. It offers a comprehensive look at Mehretu’s evolution, […]
5 ‘must have’ 4×4 gauges
When it comes to the perfect blend of wit and wisdom, monitoring your 4X4’s health is shockingly akin to surviving metaphorical hellfire. Ignorance might seem like bliss, but when your engine’s equivalent of the eighth circle of hell ignites, you’ll wish you’d taken those ‘stop, drop, and roll’ lessons to heart. Luckily, gauges are here […]
MG EXE181 – Looks Like a Bugger to Park
There are cars, and then there are concept cars that seem to scoff at such trivial earthly concerns as parallel parking. Enter the MG EXE181: the latest piece of automotive audacity from the creative minds at SAIC Design Advanced London, a machine so gloriously sleek and boundary-pushing that it’s bagged the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD […]
Lexus Steps into the Spotlight at NYCxDESIGN with ‘Ambiance Installation’
Lexus has long cultivated a reputation for meticulous craftsmanship and a distinct design language in its vehicles. Now, the luxury automaker is bringing that design-forward thinking to a broader stage by participating in the 2025 NYCxDESIGN Festival. As part of New York City’s premier public design exhibition, Design Pavilion, Lexus will present a “Lexus Ambiance […]
Peek at the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Adventurers and soccer parents rejoice, the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rolling out its next act and it’s geared to please everyone from off-road purists to plug-in pragmatists. After more than three decades as America’s perennial best-selling full-size SUV, Jeep has decided to mix things up with a refresh so compelling it might just convince […]