Skoda launches two new models to ‘roq NZ’s EV landscape – Elroq and 2025 Enyaq first drive
Škoda New Zealand has kicked off a major new chapter in its electric future with the dual launch of the facelifted Enyaq and the all‑new Elroq, two EV SUVs designed to push the brand deeper into the mainstream electric market. Modern Solid design philosophy, improved aerodynamics, smarter tech, more range, and a clear focus on […]
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Review – Xmas Cheer with this Stylish and Savvy PHEV
Plug‑in hybrids have long been pitched as the automotive world’s great compromise, just enough electric range to make your weekday errands guilt‑free, yet no fear of running out of juice on longer trips. The 2025 Mercedes‑Benz GLC 350e embodies that pitch more convincingly than most, and to prove it, Mercedes-Benz New Zealand gave me a […]
Proudly Prado – Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Adventure Hybrid Review
It has certainly been sometime since Toyota have given us a new Land Cruiser Prado. The last variant of the Prado dynasty, one which has gone down as one of the most rugged and popular nameplates in the Toyota back catalogue, was released in 2009. Fast forward to 15 and a bit years later, the […]
The Zeekr 009, reviewed how it should be: from the back seat
New Zealand might not exactly be the ideal market for luxury people movers, and I must admit that I knew very little about them, coming from the western hemisphere. Yeah, you might see the occasional Toyota Alphard or Nissan Elgrand around here, but they are mostly grey imports and privately owned, which goes at odds […]
Do meet your heroes – Lexus LC500 Review
Judging from the article’s title, you know that this write-up is more about passion than impartiality. Passion around what we like about cars, and how they make us feel. I had the opportunity to finally take a Lexus LC500 for a few days, as the last press loaner for 2025, and it was a very […]
GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV Review – Luxury Meets Off-Road Prowess
If you’re in the market for a large SUV that blends premium luxury with serious off-road credentials, the GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV might just be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for. As a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) from Great Wall Motors (GWM), this beast promises to tackle New Zealand’s rugged terrains while sipping […]
Dig at the X – Zeekr X Review
The last couple of years marked a stark shift in our automotive landscape, with an onslaught of new brands and vehicles finding their way to our shores. Out of most of them, Zeekr was one I was very eager to try out, with a curiosity driven by their mix of being a new player, but […]
The Badge or Nothing: 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA250e Review
For those who want a Mercedes-Benz PHEV, the option of a GLA250e exists, but is it a compelling one?
The Essence of MG’s Future? – MG S5 EV Essence Review
MG’s newest fully electric SUV, the MG S5 EV has touched down in New Zealand. This all-new model appears highly promising on paper, particularly since it shares the impressive Modular Scalable platform of the MG4. Let’s have a look at what’s what. MG regard the S5 EV as an “SUV” but from many angles it […]
Leaping from B to C, we test the Leapmotor C10 REEV and B10 BEV back to back
There’s something refreshingly honest about Leapmotor’s approach to electric vehicles. No grandiose promises, no revolutionary claims, just smart, well-executed SUVs that deliver exactly what they promise. We were given the chance to ‘leap’ from the compact B10 and its larger sibling, the C10 REEV, back to back and have come to appreciate how two vehicles […]