2025 BMW M5 Touring Review – The Ultimate Everyday Rocket Returns
BMW fans, rejoice, the wagon is back. For just the third time in the nameplate’s legendary history, the BMW M5 Touring makes a return. And this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and more electrified than ever before. Since the first M5 arrived in 1984, the model has stood as the benchmark for performance sedans. But it […]
GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV Review – The Shock and Awe Coupe
The automotive landscape is electrifying at a pace that’s hard to ignore, and GWM is pushing rising to the challenge. Enter the Haval H6 GT Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), a vehicle that blends the in-your-face styling of a coupe-SUV with a powertrain that delivers both staggering performance and impressive efficiency. It’s a machine of bold claims […]
Jaws II – BYD SHARK 6 Review
The BYD SHARK 6 made waves when it first arrived, shaking a segment that is so important for Kiwis in a plugged-in way we had not seen before. Back then, we did a video review full of Jaws references, and the same way that cult classic had a great sequel, the SHARK makes a comeback […]
GWM Tank 300 Ultra Diesel Review – The One We’ve Been Waiting For?
“Diesel power. Oh, that is so much better.” That’s the sentiment that perfectly captures the arrival of the GWM Tank 300’s new diesel variant. For a while now, the Tank 300 has been this handsome, Tonka-tough-looking SUV that, while impressive, had a bit of a drinking problem. GWM’s hybrid offerings don’t quite solve the issue […]
All-new 6th Gen Subaru Forester – first drive NZ
The adventurous Kiwi SUV Icon, (also known as the Forester) has arrived in New Zealand and to help celebrate, Subaru NZ and Australia invited us to the South Island (Christchurch and beyond) to play with it. Not only does it get three, ‘strong-hybrid heart’ variants, but it’s smarter, safer and more capable too! For over […]
Twin Turbo Time Machine: 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance Review
Audi’s most powerful engine ever finds its home in the brand’s latest Nurburgring record holder.
2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 Review – The Goldilocks AMG
When Mercedes-AMG unveiled the C63 plug-in hybrid, it was met with an awkward silence, followed by the distant sound of disapproval from fans and critics alike (we actually liked it!). A four-cylinder hybrid replacing the iconic V8? That was a hard pill to swallow, and it didn’t go down well. But Mercedes isn’t the sort […]
A Fine Selection – Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI Review
The first-generation Skoda Kodiaq was certainly a strong seller for the Czech arm of the Volkswagen Group. Having been the recipient of numerous accolades from the specialist global motoring press, the current second generation Kodiaq has a tough act to follow. Is this follow up able to continue the vibe of the first album while […]
Big name, bigger ute – GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra HEV review
The GWM Canon Alpha Ultra HEV is essentially a full-size statement of intent from Great Wall Motors. With the Chinese brand gunning for a slice of the lucrative lifestyle and work-ready ute pie, the Canon Alpha Ultra lands with a bold presence, hybrid credentials, and a spec sheet that reads like a luxury SUV brochure. […]
Doing more, with less – Tesla Model Y Review
I used to joke with my friends that you could not kick a rock in Auckland without it hitting 4 first-get Model 3s, they were just everywhere. And while the updated Model 3 saw a mere fraction of that success, the new, revised Model Y has been a more frequent sight, to the point that […]