Toyota New Zealand Unveils the 2026 RAV4 Price and Specs
For years, the Toyota RAV4 has been a pillar of Kiwi motoring life, from the school run to the great Kiwi roadie, it’s the SUV you’ll spot everywhere. And now, Toyota New Zealand has officially announced the pricing and details of the all-new sixth-generation 2026 RAV4, arriving in the first half of the year. With […]
Ingenlath back to make Volvo Cars great again
Thomas Ingenlath is returning to the brand as Chief Design Officer, effective 1 February 2026. For Volvo enthusiasts and design purists alike, this is a homecoming that signals a bold creative era for the Swedish marque, one that blends visionary design with the accelerating shift toward electrification. If the name rings a bell, it’s because […]
New Nissan QASHQAI – Australian-Made Tech ePowers Global Hybrid Revolution
The iconic small SUV embraces e-POWER exclusively for 2026, with surprising Aussie manufacturing links G’Day. There’s something quietly revolutionary happening in Dandenong South, Victoria. While most Australians associate local automotive manufacturing with a bygone era, Nissan’s casting plant is churning out cutting-edge hybrid componentry that’s powering vehicles across the globe. And the star recipient? The […]
BMW to Launch Alpina, a New Era of Exclusive Performance and Luxury
The iconic German tuning house becomes an official BMW Group brand, promising bespoke luxury with uncompromising performance BMW has officially launched BMW ALPINA as a standalone exclusive brand under the BMW Group umbrella. The transition, which took effect on 1 January 2026, marks a significant milestone in the automotive industry, bringing one of the most […]
Toyota NZ’s RAV4 Claims Crown as Nation’s Top-Selling Vehicle
Record-breaking sales, exciting new models, and a deepening community connection cement Toyota’s 38-year reign as New Zealand’s automotive leader For the 38th consecutive year, Toyota New Zealand has proven why it remains the country’s most trusted automotive brand. With a record-breaking 33,019 unit sales in 2025, the Japanese automotive giant shattered expectations in what was […]
AI Revolution – Machine Learning is Transforming the All-New BMW iX3 Driving Experience
BMW has long been synonymous with the ultimate driving machine. But as we hurtle toward an increasingly connected future, the Bavarian automaker is redefining what that means with their all-new iX3 Neue Klasse. In a fascinating deep-dive chat in Spain, BMW’s engineering team pulled back the curtain on how artificial intelligence and machine learning are […]
1,453 Reasons Why Kiwis Love Lexus – a record in fact
Last year, when many automotive brands were quietly sweating over sales figures, Lexus New Zealand decided to do something rather un-Kiwi: they actually celebrated. And why wouldn’t they? With 1,453 vehicles delivered in 2025, the Japanese luxury marque has just notched up its strongest year ever, cementing its position as New Zealand’s second-largest luxury automotive […]
Jaecoo J5 Set to Launch in New Zealand
A New Contender in the Compact SUV Arena – Omoda Jaecoo has officially announced that the highly anticipated J5 will be making its way to New Zealand shores in the first quarter of 2026, marking another significant milestone for the Chery Motors subsidiary as it expands its presence in the local market. A Fresh Face […]
Three Motorsport Legends Honoured – NZ Celebrated for Excellence in Racing
New Zealand’s motorsport community is riding high as we ring in the new year, with three exceptional figures receiving well-deserved recognition in the 2025 New Year Honours List. From the pinnacle of international racing to grassroots development and the unsung heroes who make events possible, these honours showcase the breadth and depth of Kiwi motorsport […]
MG 7, Updated MG ZS, and GWM Haval H7 Score Five Stars
Big news for safety-conscious Kiwi drivers – ANCAP has just dropped some impressive ratings that’ll make your next car purchase decision a whole lot easier. Three vehicles have earned the coveted five-star safety badge, but not without a few twists in the tale. MG 7: The New Kid Nails It MG’s fresh liftback, the MG […]