Chery Tiggo 9 Review – A Value-Packed 7-Seater Super-PHEV
The Chery Tiggo 9 has evidently arrived in New Zealand (and wider global markets) with a mission, to disrupt the family SUV scene by offering big space, big performance, and an even bigger electric-only range, all at a price tag sharper than virtsually every traditional rival. Familiar Lines With Quiet Confidence At 4.8 metres long […]
GAC AION V Review – A Feature-Packed Electric SUV That Redefines Value
The GAC AION V (pronounced ION-V), is one of New Zealand’s newest fully electric SUVs, yet the brand behind it is anything but new. GAC, or Guangzhou Automobile Company, traces its origins back to 1948 and has grown into one of China’s largest automotive manufacturers, producing more than two million vehicles annually. With partnerships that […]
BAIC X55 & B30 NZ Launch and First Drive
When a new automotive brand steps onto New Zealand soil, it rarely arrives quietly. But BAIC, known globally as a major force in Chinese automotive manufacturing, lands with something even more compelling – heritage, capability, and a serious commitment to giving Kiwi buyers more than just another SUV option. Brand History: Big, Experienced, and Strongly […]
Ford Transit Courier Review – The Compact Van New Zealand Didn’t Know It Needed
The Ford Transit name has been woven into the fabric of trades, transport, and everyday life for decades, particularly in markets like the UK where the ‘man with a van’ culture is iconic. That reputation for reliability, practicality, and no-nonsense usability now arrives in a smaller, more urban-friendly footprint, the new Ford Transit Courier. Recently […]
Dongfeng Vigo and 007 first drive NZ – out of the box thinking
Late last year, Dongfeng officially launched itself in New Zealand, and ANCAP safety escapades aside, the Box offered a playful/feature rich alternative to the small car status quo. Anyway, they’re back to take a bigger bite out of NZ’s automotive landscape cake with the launch of the all‑electric Vigo and 007, and they invited us […]
Outback’s Back – 2026 Subaru Outback & Outback Wilderness First Drive NZ
Subaru’s Outback has long been the unofficial adventure wagon of New Zealand, equally at home outside the local Four Square as it is halfway up a rutted forestry track. Now, with the NZ arrival of the seventh‑generation Outback and the debut of the Outback Wilderness, Subaru has rewritten the brief. Taller, tougher, more technologically advanced […]
BYD Atto 1 First Drive Review – NZ’s New ‘Little Treasure’ for Urban Living
When a car launch includes an Amazing Race–style treasure hunt on Waiheke Island, you know the brand wants to make a point, this car is meant to be fun. And on a sun-kissed day across intricate island roads, BYD’s new compact EV (officially named the Atto 1) proved it has more personality, capability, and charm […]
2026 Leapmotor C10 AWD Review – their most powerful leap
Let me begin this review with a ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ moment. You see, having a vehicle for a week is both a blessing and a curse, with the latter being more apparent with my Leapmotor C10 AWD experience. OWNERS, would invest the time, effort (albeit minimal) and expertise in developing full-on Leapmotor App […]
Split-Personality Sedan – 2026 Audi RS3 Sedan review
The 2026 Audi RS3 Sedan arrives as one of the most compelling compact performance sedans on the market, a small car with a giant personality, a thunderous five‑cylinder heartbeat, and the sort of everyday usability that makes it just as happy commuting as it is carving mountain roads. While largely unchanged from the 2025 facelift, […]
Stargazing – Geely Starray EM-i review
The Geely Starray EM‑i arrives in New Zealand as one of the most intriguing entrants in the fast-growing “super hybrid” space—a category designed to deliver EV‑like efficiency without the range anxiety that still trails many fully electric offerings. Launched locally alongside the EX5 and the Raddara RD6, the Starray EM‑i quickly positions itself as a […]