Chery Tiggo 7 & Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids – First Drive Review
Affordable Innovation Meets Practical Efficiency As Chinese carmaker Chery strengthens its presence in New Zealand through its core brand and sub-brands Omoda and Jaecoo, two standout contenders are ready to make waves in the highly competitive hybrid SUV segment, the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids. These two models, which share the brand’s revolutionary […]
The spark of something new – MG Cyberster Review
Alright, I get it, okay? Some people just love to complain that EVs lack that extra edge of engagement and excitement and, while to a certain degree I understand where they are coming from, I don’t necessarily agree. We’ve even had a recent share of interesting, if not exciting EVs, making their way around the […]
5 Best Things About the MG ZS Hybrid+
NZ’s compact SUV market is buzzing, yet even so, the arrival of the all-new MG ZS is bound to make some serious waves. While the entire ZS range has been given a sleek redesign, it’s the introduction of the innovative HYBRID+ model that’s really got our attention. It promises efficiency, tech, and practicality without the […]
All About EV3 – Kia EV3 Light Long-Range Review
The new Kia EV3 has been making some major waves. Women’s World Car of the Year, Red Dot “Best of the Best” Award winner and even the immensely coveted “World Car of the Year” for 2025. Such adoration from the specialist press is a good indication that Kia’s newest and smallest of its all-electric EV […]
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.