Nissan unveil all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute

Nissan unveil all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute

If you thought the Auto Shanghai 2025 show would be a humdrum parade of electric anonymity, Nissan just yanked the curtain, dropped the mic, and rolled in with attitude. In a double whammy for the senses and the skeptics, Nissan premiered not one but two fresh vehicles, each with enough new tech and personality to […]

Chery announces (re)launch in New Zealand, with bold plans and a hybrid future

2025 marks the arrival of another brand to our Kiwi shores! Chery, a brand known for innovation and affordability, has officially arrived in New Zealand. The brand’s entry into our market is a major step in its international growth strategy, bringing a new range of vehicles that aim to bring smart technology and advanced safety […]

Pricey Rolls-Royce Chess Set – Certainly Not for Rookies

Pricey Rolls-Royce Chess Set – Certainly Not for Rookies

If Monopoly is the closest you’ve come to luxury gaming, brace yourself: Rolls-Royce—yep, the same Rolls-Royce that makes cars you’re more likely to ride in than drive—has just released a chess set that is lavish enough to checkmate your ego (and your savings account). Forget plastic pawns and boards that fold—this is chess for the […]

Is the Honda e:Ny1 arriving in NZ soon?

Is the Honda e:Ny1 arriving in NZ soon?

If you’ve been glued to the European EV news cycle like a caffeine-fueled car enthusiast awaiting new battery tech, you’ve no doubt spotted chatter about the Honda e:Ny1—a stylish, fully electric B-segment SUV aiming straight for urban drivers with practicality and panache. But as any Kiwi car nerd will tell you, there’s one burning question […]

Gen Xer – Genesis’s X Gran Equator Concept

Gen Xer - Genesis's X Gran Equator Concept

Automaker Genesis has flung open the gates to genuine adventure with the X Gran Equator Concept—a vehicle aimed at those who crave both the wild serenity of untouched landscapes and the dignified sophistication of a five-star lobby. Revealed at the New York International Auto Show, this concept marks Genesis’ brave leap into the adventure vehicle […]

Key to Getting More Life Out of Lithium-Ion

Ford NZ Celebrates Ranger’s Decade at the Top

Lithium-ion batteries form the foundation of much of our modern technology, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. However, a crucial challenge has persisted since their invention: how to slow battery degradation and extend usable life. Emerging research is now challenging long-held assumptions about what causes lithium-ion cells to lose their […]

Bi-riyani to Petrol Porsche’s – Goodbye to Fossil Fuel Macans in India

Bi-riyani to Petrol Porsche's - Goodbye to Fossil Fuel Macans in India

When it comes to luxury SUVs, the Porsche Macan has long held a special place—an automotive cocktail of style, power, and performance. Yet, in a world increasingly leaning electric, it appears the Macan’s petrol-powered variants are being shown the door with a not-so-subtle nudge toward a battery-filled future. Porsche India, aligning with its global strategy, […]

Car ‘Easter Eggs’- A Whimsical Ride Through Hidden Automotive Gems

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Imagine driving your car, sipping coffee at a red light, only to glance down and discover a tiny shark etched into the bottom of your cupholder. Surprise! You’ve just stumbled upon what the auto world fondly calls a “car Easter egg.” These playful, hidden gems are clever details or functional quirks discreetly integrated into car […]

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