Big Safety, Small Price – 2026 MG ZS Scores Five-Star ANCAP
MG’s reinvigorated ZS lands in New Zealand with serious credentials: a five-star ANCAP safety rating across the entire line-up, punchy turbo power, and hybrid efficiency, all from a starting price that undercuts many rivals. The five-star accolade applies to every variant on sale locally, including Vibe Turbo, Essence Turbo, Excite Hybrid+ and Essence Hybrid+, a […]
Spooky – French ‘Ghost Car’ Scandal
A staggering fraud scheme in France has allowed around one million illegally registered cars to circulate on public roads, costing the state hundreds of millions in lost revenue and creating serious safety and criminal risks. The state auditor revealed that fake dealerships exploited a partially privatised vehicle registration system (SIV), registering cars so that paperwork […]
Nissan, Wayve and Uber Forge Autonomous Trio
Wayve, Uber and Nissan Bring Robotaxis to Tokyo – A Smooth Ride into the Autonomous Future Tokyo’s streets (already a masterclass in density, nuance and unrelenting pace) are about to get another layer of complexity, robotaxis. Wayve, Uber and Nissan announced a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing and piloting robotaxi services in Tokyo, […]
Cheers – GWM’s Hi4‑T Hybrids Conquer Beer O’Clock Hill
When it comes to off-road bragging rights, a summit conquered speaks louder than any spec sheet, and GWM just kept its streak alive. In a high-profile repeat of last year’s challenge, five GWM vehicles reached the notorious Beer O’Clock Hill summit, reinforcing the brand’s claims about electrified off-road performance. The achievement included successful climbs by […]
Toyota NZ relaunches boat partnership
Toyota New Zealand has just renewed its marathon partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand, recommitting to a relationship that began in 1992 and now stretches across 34 years of high-performance sailing, grassroots development, and tech-first thinking, just in time for the defence of the 38th America’s Cup. This is a full-throttle celebration of Kiwi engineering, […]
The Family SUV That Does It All – Nissan’s 2026 X‑Trail Revealed
For 2026, Nissan has given one of its most beloved family SUVs a significant boost, transforming the X‑Trail into a tougher, more connected, and more capability‑focused machine designed for modern adventure seekers. Built on 25 years of heritage, the new 2026 Nissan X‑Trail embraces electrified performance, rugged design updates, smarter technology, and enhanced comfort, making […]
Mazda 6e line-up and ETA announced for New Zealand
Mazda New Zealand has officially confirmed local details for the incoming Mazda 6e, an all‑electric evolution of the beloved Mazda6 nameplate. Arriving in the second half of 2026, the 6e blends premium saloon styling, the practicality of a hatchback, and the brand’s hallmark focus on driver engagement, all wrapped in a sleek, future‑ready EV package. […]
Fifty Years, Five Cylinders, One Icon – NZ to have 10 Audi RS 3 Competition Limiteds
Audi is marking 50 years of its legendary five‑cylinder performance heritage with one of the most exclusive models it has ever released: the Audi RS 3 competition limited edition. With just 750 units globally (and only 10 reserved for New Zealand) this ultra-rare model blends motorsport DNA, expressive design, and unmistakable auditory theatre into one […]
Superb Safety at Speed – Miles Skoda Track Showcase 2026
Whether you regard yourself as a keen driver or not, having a unique understanding in how a modern car can behave in extreme situations is often key to developing better driving habits. The best place for this kind of education is without doubt a racing circuit where drivers can effectively learn to use the safety […]
New Nissan Navara Lands in NZ with $3,000 Factory Bonus
Nissan New Zealand has kicked off March 2026 with a bang, officially launching the all‑new Nissan Navara, and sweetening the deal with a limited‑time $3,000 factory bonus on two of its most popular variants, the PRO‑4X and ST-X. Available only until the end of March, this launch offer marks both the arrival of a new […]