Porsche Marks 50 Years of the 924 and the Transaxle Concept
Porsche is reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the 924’s development, a car that began life as a Volkswagen project and went on to reshape the brand’s engineering and commercial direction.
GWM’s New 3L Powertrain Was Made For Us Downunder!
A Game-Changing Diesel Engine Rolls Into NZ and Aus This September This is for you Kiwi and Aussie petrolheads (and ute enthusiasts in general). GWM is bringing its all-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine to New Zealand and Australia in September, and it’s designed specifically with our driving conditions and customer preferences in mind. What’s the Big […]
It’s a Fair Cop – Škoda and NZ Police Extend Partnership
Škoda New Zealand and the New Zealand Police have just extended their fleet deal, and it’s a refreshing reminder that sometimes the best stories aren’t about flashy launches or controversy, they’re about vehicles that simply do the job, day in and day out. From Commodores to Superbs – A Fuel Economy Win When Škoda started […]
GWM Australia Powers a Melbourne Pop-Up Event Entirely Using ORA 5 SUVs
GWM Australia is transforming a disused Collingwood petrol station into a free public event on 2 August 2026, with three ORA 5 SUVs supplying all the electricity via Vehicle-to-Load technology.
Suzuki NZ Launches Jimny Horizon Special Edition
Suzuki New Zealand has introduced the Jimny Horizon, a special edition of its popular compact 4×4 that bundles over $4,000 worth of accessories into both the three-door and five-door variants.
BMW Group Reports Sharp Profit Drop and Launches Restructuring as China Sales Slide
BMW Group has posted a significant fall in first-half 2026 earnings and announced a workforce restructuring programme as a steep decline in Chinese market sales weighs heavily on the business.
Škoda Explores Lake Como as a Destination for Driving Enthusiasts and Travellers
Škoda has turned its attention to Lake Como, highlighting the Italian region’s scenic roads, historic villas, and proximity to Milan and Monza as reasons for car-minded travellers to visit.
Z Energy’s $100 Million Seaview Fuel Infrastructure Upgrade Nears Completion
A major eight-year project to replace and strengthen critical fuel supply infrastructure serving the lower North Island of New Zealand is due to reach full completion later this year.
Škoda Kylaq Completes 19,000-Kilometre Overland Drive Across 13 Countries
A team of Indian journalists drove a standard Škoda Kylaq compact SUV from its factory in Pune to Prague over 70 days, covering more than 19,000 kilometres through 13 countries without a single mechanical failure or bodywork scratch.
MINI Countryman Special Edition Undergoes Rocky Mountains Testing
A camouflaged MINI Countryman special edition is currently being tested across the Rocky Mountains, with a world premiere confirmed for October 2026.