Smart #5 Has Landed in NZ — And It’ll Smoke a Porsche to 100km/h
There was a time when the word “smart” meant tiny city cars you could practically park sideways between two wheelie bins. Fast forward to 2026 and the brand has gone completely crazy. Meet the all-new smart #5 — a big, bold, luxury electric SUV that’s arrived in New Zealand packing up to 590km of range, […]
Bentley takes over an Austrian alpine rest stop, with Pikes Peak Cars along as company
The thought of driving a Bentley over Austrian mountain passes is one I bet is on many people’s bucket lists, and some lucky folks got to live it just this week. Bentley took to Mankei, FAT International’s base on Austria’s Grossglockner High Alpine Road, sitting 2,262 metres above sea level for a product reveal, and […]
Purists Lookaway – BMW M2 xDrive, Rear-Biased All-Wheel Thrill Now Available
The iconic BMW M2 has finally embraced the all-wheel-drive revolution. For the first time, BMW M is bringing its M xDrive technology to the beloved rear-wheel-drive sports Coupé, and it’s shaping up to be one seriously capable machine. Raw Numbers, Real Performance Under the bonnet sits BMW M’s S58 3.0-litre M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder […]
The Honda HR-V Just Got a Boost with a Hybrid RS – Here’s What You Need to Know
Honda New Zealand has just dropped an expanded HR-V lineup for 2026, and the star of the show? The spanking new Honda HR-V Hybrid RS, a flagship that’s ready to turn heads with its sportier, more dynamic personality. Three’s Company – The New Hybrid Hierarchy Gone are the days of confusing model names. Honda’s streamlined […]
Dame Lisa Carrington shares her superstitions (and some toast)
There’s something oddly reassuring about meeting one of New Zealand’s greatest-ever athletes over breakfast. No stadium lights, no finish lines, no medals hanging around her neck, just coffee, toast, a room full of motoring media and the launch of the new Toyota RAV4. And yet, even in such a relaxed setting, Dame Lisa Carrington still […]
The New BMW 7 Series Arrives in New Zealand Q4 2026
The Ultimate Luxury Sedan Just Got a Major Upgrade BMW is turning heads with the all-new seventh-generation BMW 7 Series, and it’s heading to New Zealand in Q4 2026. This isn’t just another refresh, it’s a watershed moment for the iconic luxury sedan that’s been setting industry standards for nearly five decades. If you’ve been […]
TDX Pioneers Volvo CE’s Integrated Ecosystem – Driving Smarter Fleet Optimisation
Arguably more important than in most other industries, the need to optimise heavy equipment fleets is paramount for efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Here in NZ, Volvo, in partnership with TDX, is pioneering a comprehensive ecosystem designed to transform fleet management from reactive to proactive and even better, predictive. This approach, focuses on leveraging advanced technology […]
Toyota NZ To Showcase Corolla GRMN Locally
Two units of the most advanced Corolla GR yet have been confirmed for a tour of New Zealand!
Kiwis, Keep a Winter Watch on Your Car Batteries
The nation’s favourite battery supplier has some advice for us going into the winter months.
Mitsubishi Confirms Pajero Return
Now that a return has been confirmed, will we see the Pajero back at the Dakar Rally?