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 […]
2026 Honda Prelude First Drive Review
Being a previous owner, there are few automotive names that stir up as much nostalgia as the Honda Prelude. For many enthusiasts (me included), the Prelude represented the sweet spot between everyday usability and genuine driver engagement. It was stylish, clever, sporty without being intimidating, and above all, distinctly Honda. Then, in 2001, it disappeared. […]
Honda Prelude Returns to New Zealand -2026 Price and Specs
Honda has officially brought back the Prelude to New Zealand showrooms on 1 May 2026, reviving a celebrated coupe nameplate with a modern hybrid drivetrain, sharper driver engagement, and clean, contemporary styling. This return blends Honda’s e:HEV two-motor hybrid technology with new driver-focused features designed to make the Prelude both efficient and fun to drive. […]
Honda Super-ONE Confirmed for NZ – The Electric City Turbo Successor We Craved
Forget the wild rumours of a new hybrid supercar for a moment. Honda New Zealand has just dropped a bombshell that’s arguably even more exciting for fans of the brand’s golden era. Confirmed for a local launch in the second half of 2026, the Honda Super-ONE is not a supercar – it’s a compact, fun-focused, […]
Honda CR-V At 30 – Celebrating Three Decades of being a Kiwi SUV Fave
It’s a vehicle that needs no introduction. Glance around any Kiwi supermarket car park, school drop-off zone, or holiday hotspot, and you’re guaranteed to see one. The Honda CR-V is as much a part of the New Zealand automotive landscape as pohutukawa trees are to Christmas (too soon?). For three decades, the “Comfortable Runabout Vehicle” […]
Honda e:N1 Review – Honda’s EVolution Has Arrived
For years, we in New Zealand have known Honda as the masters of hybrid efficiency and pragmatic engineering. Cars like the Jazz and HR-V have been staples on our roads, celebrated for their clever packaging and fuel-sipping powertrains. But the electric tide is rising, and with it comes a question we’ve all been asking: when […]
Meet the All-New Honda N-ONE e:
Just when you thought the city car game couldn’t get any cuter or cleverer, Honda drops a bombshell. The company has officially launched the all-new N-ONE e: in Japan, an all-electric version of its much-loved, retro-styled Kei car. Drawing its charming looks and a “man maximum, machine minimum” design philosophy from the legendary Honda N360, […]
Honda to display EV Concepts, a New Prelude, and F1 Royalty at Japan Mobility Show 2025
Honda is clearly tired of playing it safe. The brand is set to crash the gates of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show with an arsenal of new metal and tech that screams ambition. Forget the typically subdued corporate announcements; Honda is rolling out everything from futuristic EVs and legendary race cars to V8-powered marine engines, […]
Honda Cleans Up at Design Awards, Promises Electric Fun and See-Through Delivery Pods
It seems the folks at Honda have been busy polishing more than just their new models; they’ve been polishing the trophy cabinet, too. The company has just walked away from the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards with a haul of accolades for everything from a silent sportbike to a trick new engine concept. The Best […]
Honda N-One E – The Pint-Sized Electric with a Mighty Punch
Honda has just pulled the covers off its latest creation, and it’s a brilliant little box of electric charm. Meet the Honda N-One E, a compact EV built specifically to tackle the urban jungle. Based on the famous ‘Kei’ car platform, this is Honda’s compelling new answer to city mobility, perfectly blending retro-cool with next-gen […]