Volvo EX30 Cross Country – The Swedish electric adventurer
Volvo has unveiled its latest creation in the most Swedish way possible – by a crackling fire in a remote winter cabin, partnering with outdoor guru Fjällräven. Because nothing says “we mean business” quite like launching a car where your breath freezes mid-sentence. The Little SUV That Could The EX30 Cross Country isn’t just another […]
Smart NZ – From City Runabout to Electric SUV Powerhouse
In a dramatic transformation that would make Cinderella’s fairy godmother proud, Smart, the brand once known for tiny urban runabouts is making a grand entrance into New Zealand’s luxury electric vehicle market. Smart, the former purveyor of diminutive two-seaters, has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis into a premium electric SUV manufacturer that’s about to shake up […]
Nissan accelerates green steel adoption in sustainability push
In a significant move towards sustainable manufacturing, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced an ambitious expansion of its green steel usage in Japan, marking a major step in the automotive industry’s fight against climate change. The Japanese automotive giant aims to quintuple its use of low-CO₂-emission steel in fiscal year 2025 compared to FY2023 levels, […]
Renault’s Electric Van Revolution
From Nostalgia to Innovation in Commercial Vehicles Renault is plugging into its rich history while charging full speed ahead into the future of commercial vehicles. The French automaker has announced a triumvirate of electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) that promise to revolutionise the delivery van segment, all while giving a cheeky nod to its storied […]
Vintage Vehicles and motorhomes to Get a Break
Government Proposes Less Frequent WOF Checks Attention classic car enthusiasts and motorhome aficionados across New Zealand, Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced a proposal that might just make your grandfather’s Holden a little easier to keep on the road. Remember those weekend warriors spending more time in VTNZ queues than actually cruising? Well, that might […]
Barking mad – Dogs get Spa Treatment in Bentley’s ridiculous residential tower
Dog’s life my a$$$. Bentley Motors has announced its latest venture into making rich people feel special – a luxury apartment complex where even the dogs live better than most humans. The crown jewel of this architectural fever dream? A 114-square-foot pet spa that’s more luxurious than your first apartment. Complete with non-slip diamond-patterned floors […]
The shocking truth about the new electric Dodge Charger
It’s either automotive blasphemy or brilliant innovation (depending on which side of the muscle car fence you’re camping on), Dodge has just dropped a bombshell that’s got gearheads clutching their pistons – they’re electrifying the legendary Charger. Yes, you read that right, and no, this isn’t an April Fools’ joke. The automotive equivalent of putting […]
Audrey Moore – Stellantis’ Wonder Woman Electrifies Chicago Auto Show
Let’s face it, muscle cars and masculinity often go hand in hand like V8s and vocal exhausts, however, Audrey Moore is rewriting the automotive rulebook – one electron at a time. The Stellantis vice president and chief engineer has just been crowned with the What Drives Her Trailblazer Award at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, […]
BMW’s out to make Metal Recycling Sexy with Greenspark
BMW i Ventures has just thrown its hat into the decidedly unglamorous ring of metal recycling. But hold onto your sustainably sourced hats, folks – this isn’t your grandfather’s scrapyard story. The luxury car giant’s venture capital arm has just backed GreenSpark Software, a New York City-based startup that’s apparently making metal recycling cool again […]
P1 Fuel – What if Your Combustion Engine Was Fossil-Free?
P1 Performance Fuels (as used in the latest NZ Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Championship) is pioneering a solution that could make your existing petrol car environmentally friendly without any modifications. The Berlin-based company is leading the charge in producing 100% fossil-free fuels that work seamlessly with conventional petrol engines. The innovation couldn’t come at a […]