From e-POWER to AIDV — How Nissan is Rewiring the Future of Daily Driving
Nissan’s bold new vision, “Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life,” stakes its future on AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV), a broadened electrification roadmap and a sharply pruned product strategy designed to deliver smarter, more useful cars for real people. It’s a plan that reads like a manifesto for pragmatic innovation: marry cutting-edge artificial intelligence to a spectrum of […]
From Cyber Mecha to Clean Power – Omoda Jaecoo at Beijing Show
As the Beijing Auto Show fast approaches, Omoda Jaecoo is preparing to take centre stage as the brand celebrates its third anniversary. Running from April 24th – May 3rd, Omoda Jaecoo will showcase its latest technology, ranging from the latest New Energy Vehicles (NEV) and Valet Parking Driver (VPD). Attendees will be able to experience […]
MG4 EV Urban Lands in New Zealand – Practical, Peppy and Priced to Move
The MG4 EV Urban has officially arrived in New Zealand, a design-led, front-wheel-drive hatchback that promises everyday practicality, attractive pricing and genuinely usable electric range for Kiwi drivers. Launched by MG Motor New Zealand with a late‑April arrival window, the Urban aims to make EV ownership simpler, more affordable and better tailored to real-world needs. […]
Boxer Out, Hybrid In — Why the Next Toyota GR86 Could Be Better Than You Think
The GR86 has always been the purest answer to what a cheap, rear‑drive sports car should feel like: light, simple, and wildly communicative. But Toyota is gearing up to shake that purity, not by dumbing it down, but by sharpening its relevance for a stricter, hybrid future. The incoming third‑generation GR86 promises to keep the […]
BYD NZ launches 3,500kg-capable Shark 6 and 1,000km-range Seal 06 Touring
Built for work and play, the Shark 6 Performance cranks power to 350kW and torque to a hefty 700Nm, improvements that translate into stronger off-road capability and confidence when hauling heavy loads or tackling steep, rough terrain. Crucially for farmers and tradespeople, BYD has bumped towing capacity to a benchmark 3,500kg, a specification that positions […]
Open‑Top Opulence – Mercedes‑Maybach SL 680 Comes to New Zealand
The Mercedes‑Maybach SL 680 has quietly landed in New Zealand, bringing the highest echelon of open‑top grand touring to our shores. For anyone chasing roof‑down luxury with Maybach refinement, the SL 680 is now an option on Kiwi driveways and private collections. What makes the SL 680 a headline act? Why New Zealand should careNew […]
GWM ORA 5 EV SUV here soon — Big ambitions, small price tag
The ORA 5 SUV arrives in New Zealand soon with a clear play, pack as much real-world EV capability as possible into an affordable small‑SUV package. Scheduled to hit local showrooms from June, the ORA 5 is priced aggressively (the Lux from $36,990 RRP + ORC and the Ultra from $39,990 RRP + ORC) signalling […]
Munich’s Mega Makeover – BMW’s Plant Reborn for the Neue Klasse
BMW Group Plant Munich has just completed one of the most ambitious industrial pivots of recent years, a complete modernisation to become a high-efficiency, highly digital production site for the Neue Klasse family, starting with series production of the BMW i3 in August 2026. The overhaul positions the 104‑year‑old site to operate as an “iFACTORY”, […]
5 Vintage Car Brands China Should Reawaken as EVs
The global EV market loves a good story as much as a long range figure. Legacy marque revivals combine instant brand recognition with a narrative (heritage, romance, and credibility) that new marques must sweat to earn. MG’s renaissance under Chinese ownership proved this: a storied British name reborn as a competitive, budget-friendly EV brand with […]
BMW iX3 Neue Klasse Wins 2026 World Car of the Year and World EV Double
BMW has just scored a major victory on the global stage as the iX3 was named the 2026 World Car of the Year and also took home the 2026 World Electric Vehicle title, cementing its role as the flagship launch of BMW’s Neue Klasse era and a clear statement of intent for the brand’s EV […]