Honda Super-ONE Confirmed for NZ – The Electric City Turbo Successor We Craved
Forget the wild rumours of a new hybrid supercar for a moment. Honda New Zealand has just dropped a bombshell that’s arguably even more exciting for fans of the brand’s golden era. Confirmed for a local launch in the second half of 2026, the Honda Super-ONE is not a supercar – it’s a compact, fun-focused, […]
Toyota Reshuffles the Deck – Century Goes Global, Lexus Gets Freedom, and What it Means for Kiwis
Toyota has just played its most significant strategic hand in decades. At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, the automotive giant unveiled a bold evolution, effectively deconstructing its monolithic identity into a powerful portfolio of five distinct marques. It’s a fundamental restructuring designed to sharpen the focus of each brand, from urban runabouts to a new […]
How Kiwi DNA and 40 Years of Heritage Shaped the Next-Gen Nissan Navara
The battle for ute supremacy in New Zealand is about to get a fresh contender. Nissan has just dropped a tantalising glimpse into the design philosophy of its all-new Navara, promising a vehicle that honours a rugged past while being sculpted for the modern Kiwi driver. In a new teaser video, part of the brand’s […]
British Icon Remix – MINI Paul Smith Edition
Some partnerships just make sense. Fish and chips. Gin and tonic. And for decades, the worlds of automotive verve and high fashion have collided in the form of MINI and Sir Paul Smith. It’s a collaboration that feels as quintessentially British as a rainy day at Wimbledon, and now, it’s back with a new chapter. […]
First Look at the Radical Concept AMG GT Track Sport
The wizards in Affalterbach have pulled the covers off a machine designed to shatter expectations and redefine the word “extreme.” Meet the Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT Track Sport, a hardcore, track-focused prototype that has just completed its first shakedown runs on the circuit. It’s a raw, unfiltered statement of intent and a tantalizing glimpse into […]
BMW and EcoBatt Tackle EV’s Final Frontier
The electric vehicle revolution is well and truly upon us. We love the instant torque, the silent running, and the smug feeling of cruising past a petrol station. But a nagging question has always hovered in the background like a faint range anxiety: what happens when the batteries die? On October 28, 2025, BMW Group […]
Why the Audi NZ and Tim Webber Collab is a Masterstroke of Design
It’s one thing for two brands to slap their logos on a product, but it’s another entirely for them to create something born from a truly shared philosophy. This is where we find the new partnership between Audi New Zealand and acclaimed Kiwi designer Tim Webber, a collaboration that feels less like a marketing exercise […]
SEMA Surprise – Is The Toyota Camry GT-S The Performance Hero We Deserve?
Las Vegas at the end of October can only mean one thing: the SEMA Show. It’s an annual pilgrimage for the automotive aftermarket, a sprawling convention centre packed with wild, over-the-top builds that push the boundaries of imagination and fabrication. Amidst the noise and spectacle, Toyota has just pulled the covers off something that might […]
Your Car is Crying Out for Help – Why Our Busy Lives Are Wrecking Our Rides
Let’s be honest. Your car’s to-do list is probably longer than your own. That weird rattle you’ve been ignoring for a month? The service light that you’ve become conveniently blind to? The tyres that are looking a little… smooth? We’ve all been there. Life in New Zealand is a frantic juggling act, and somewhere between […]
The All-Electric MG IM6 is Coming to Shock the NZ Market
MG has thrown a beautifully designed, tech-laden cat amongst the NZ automotive pigeons. Forget what you think you know about the brand that brought affordable EVs to the masses; this is something entirely different. Say hello to the IM6, a premium, all-electric SUV that’s landing soon with a price tag that demands attention. For years, […]