Doomscrolling – BAIC X55 Review
Being the new kid on the block, especially a highly contested one, is never easy. The New Zealand compact SUV market has become one of the toughest segments in the industry. Buyers are spoilt for choice, whether with established players like the Toyota Corolla Cross, Mazda CX-5 and Kia Seltos, or the increasingly aggressive wave […]
Concrete Cowboy Redefined: 2026 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Style Review
The Amarok Style makes a statement return with V6 power but is it now a cut-price Aventura?
Stress Free, Electrified SUV – 2026 Nissan X-Trail e-Power e-4ORCE review
The family SUV market is busier than an Auckland motorway on a Friday afternoon, so standing out takes more than a fancy grille and a couple of extra screens. Thankfully, the updated 2026 Nissan X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE arrives with meaningful upgrades that actually make day-to-day driving better, not just shinier. Oh AND it’s got a […]
2026 Mercedes-Benz G450d Review – The ‘Sensible’ G-Wagon
There are some vehicles that arrive with presence, then there’s the Mercedes-Benz G450d. It doesn’t just arrive, it announces itself from three streets away with upright confidence, iconic styling and enough road presence to make traffic part like it was the red sea. The funny thing is, despite its celebrity status and luxury price tag, […]
GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV NZ Launch – Silent 750Nm Mud-Slashing Monster
There are some launch venues that immediately tell you what sort of vehicle you’re about to drive. Pulling into Kauri Bay for the New Zealand launch of the GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV was one of them. Kauri Bay is a working farm and as such boasts rolling fields, bush, woods and a postcard-worthy coastline. […]
That fine line – All-new 2026 Nissan Navara Review
The ute market in New Zealand finds a way to become more of an arms race each passing year. Bigger screens, more composed manners, increasingly car-like cabins, and enough driver assistances to make some of them feel closer to luxury SUVs than the ladder frame workhorses they started life as, decades ago. For many buyers, […]
2026 BMW 420i Convertible Review – Softer Top, Sharper Style
The BMW 420i Convertible is a tidy, driver-focused open-top that marries everyday practicality with the kind of crisp chassis feedback enthusiasts expect from the marque. The latest model trades the previous folding-metal roof for a traditional fabric soft-top, a move that preserves boot space and sharpens the car’s silhouette while retaining polished road manners and […]
Chery Tiggo 7 Urban ICE full review – value packed but lacks excitement
Chery’s Tiggo 7 ICE arrives as a measured, sensible addition to the range and a petrol option into the crowded compact-SUV segment. It’s a comfortably packaged, value-focused midsizer that prioritises interior space and kit over headline-grabbing design or sporting prowess. It’s the type of car that quietly aims to tick all the boxes for a […]
Big space, big progress – BYD Sealion 8 Review
The large PHEV SUV – or should it be PHESUV? – segment has been getting more attention lately, with more entrants trying to secure a slice of this profitable market that comes with an ever growing list of requirements. One of the newest players is the BYD Sealion 8, and if it is an indication […]
Checkmate: 2026 GAC M8 LUX (Master) Review
GAC’s flagship offering is here to shake up the luxury MPV scene but how does it stack up against the competition?