Faster charging, longer range – BMW’s Gen6 800v Electric Drive Technology

BMW Group reveals 800V technology

BMW Group is ushering in a transformative era of electric mobility with its sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology (Gen6), marking a significant advancement in electric vehicle innovation. This comprehensive overview explores the key technological breakthroughs and their implications for the future of electric driving. Revolutionary High-Voltage Battery System The Gen6 technology represents a quantum leap in […]

Kia to introduce an PV5 – yep we had to look it up too

Kia PV5 Passenger

Kia has officially revealed the exterior design of its PV5 Passenger and Cargo models, marking the debut of the brand’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy. The unveiling occurred ahead of the Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain . The mid-sized PV5, previewed at CES 2024, emphasises flexibility and customization through modularity, leveraging Kia’s EV technology […]

Hold on to Your Hubcaps! The Shocking Rise of EV Theft

Remember the good old days of hot-wiring? Well, those days are fading faster than a Tesla at a drag race. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), over a million vehicles were swiped in the U.S. in 2023. And while some electric vehicles (EVs) seem to be ghosting would-be thieves, others are rolling into […]

Barca Boys Burn Cupra Rubber

Cupra and FC Barcelona

The FC Barcelona squad had a day out at the Terramar Circuit, not just to kick tyres, but to properly experience the CUPRA range. This wasn’t just a promo event; it was about strengthening the bond between CUPRA and FC Barcelona, an alliance that stretches until 2029 and covers all of the club’s sports teams. […]

BYD Sealion 7 – Price and first drive impressions NZ

BYD Sealion 7 first drive NZ

While deep underground celebrating the NZ launch of the Shark 6, BYD treated us to another delight, by pulling the silk off the all-new, all-electric, Sealion 7. And what’s more, they let us drive it too – not underground obviously. The 2025 BYD Sealion 7 is an ambitious entry into the competitive mid-sized electric SUV […]

BMW Unleashes ‘Heart of Joy’ That Drives Tomorrow’s Cars Today

BMW New “Heart of Joy”

BMW has set its sights not just on excellence but on redefining what it means to drive electric. Enter the “Heart of Joy,” the Bavarian automaker’s latest brainchild that promises to erupt with technological innovation and exhilarating driving pleasure. This new development promises to electrify the roads and, quite literally, leave your ordinary combustion engine […]

Musk’s $400M Armored Vehicle Contract Maybe Trumped by the Germans

Musk's armored vehicle contract

In a high-stakes game of geopolitical and automotive chess, Elon Musk’s Tesla finds itself idling at a bureaucratic red light while a German contender quietly shifts into gear. The Tesla CEO, known for his space-age ambitions and electric revolutions, was reportedly in talks to sell $400 million worth of armored electric vehicles to the U.S. […]

Audi RS Q8 Performance, hotter than a vindaloo

Audi RS Q8 Performance

Audi India has unleashed a beast in the luxury SUV segment with the launch of its new RS Q8 Performance variant. Designed to make enthusiasts swoon and competitors sweat, this is the most powerful Audi SUV ever, boasting a staggering 640hp and 850Nm of torque. And yes, it’s already sold out for the next six […]

Nissan Qashqai Evolves -Style meets substance in 2025 update

2025 Nissan Qashqai NZ

Nissan has unveiled its refreshed 2025 QASHQAI, bringing a sophisticated blend of design evolution and technological advancement to the model that pioneered the urban crossover revolution. STRIKING NEW AESTHETICS – The 2025 update introduces a bold new face, headlined by an attention-commanding grille featuring high-gloss, three-dimensional comma-shaped elements. This architectural detail is complemented by reimagined […]

Jaecoo and Thule join forces – Adventure heaven

Jaecoo and Thule

Premium SUV maker Jaecoo has just announced they’re hooking up with adventure gear guru Thule. And no, this isn’t just another corporate handshake – this is more like a high-five between two adrenaline junkies who really get each other. The timing couldn’t be more perfect, as Jaecoo is gearing up to unleash their much-anticipated J7 […]

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