Subaru’s Trailseeker EV Rocket Set to Electrify New Zealand Roads
Subaru New Zealand has announced the arrival of the all-new Subaru Trailseeker. The cutting-edge electric SUV will join New Zealand’s automotive market in September 2026, promising to deliver the performance, capability, and adventure-ready credentials that Kiwi drivers have come to expect from Subaru. Lightning-Fast Performance Meets Electric Innovation The Trailseeker is poised to make history […]
Chery’s ‘KP31’ Diesel PHEV Ute Is Finally Coming to New Zealand
The world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid ute is heading Kiwi-side, and it’s set to shake up the dual-cab market. After months of anticipation, Chery has confirmed what Antipodean ute enthusiasts have been waiting to hear: the highly anticipated KP31 is officially coming to New Zealand. The production model will touch down in Q1 2027, arriving […]
Peugeot Rides in to Le Mans
Peugeot Cycles is back!
BMW is teaching AI how cars crash
Artificial intelligence is rapidly finding its way into every corner of the automotive industry, some (way) more useful than others. But BMW’s latest partnership might be one of the more genuinely useful applications we’ve seen so far. The German manufacturer has announced a collaboration with French AI company Mistral AI, aiming to improve the way […]
Smart #5 Has Landed in NZ — And It’ll Smoke a Porsche to 100km/h
There was a time when the word “smart” meant tiny city cars you could practically park sideways between two wheelie bins. Fast forward to 2026 and the brand has gone completely crazy. Meet the all-new smart #5 — a big, bold, luxury electric SUV that’s arrived in New Zealand packing up to 590km of range, […]
Bentley takes over an Austrian alpine rest stop, with Pikes Peak Cars along as company
The thought of driving a Bentley over Austrian mountain passes is one I bet is on many people’s bucket lists, and some lucky folks got to live it just this week. Bentley took to Mankei, FAT International’s base on Austria’s Grossglockner High Alpine Road, sitting 2,262 metres above sea level for a product reveal, and […]
The Honda HR-V Just Got a Boost with a Hybrid RS – Here’s What You Need to Know
Honda New Zealand has just dropped an expanded HR-V lineup for 2026, and the star of the show? The spanking new Honda HR-V Hybrid RS, a flagship that’s ready to turn heads with its sportier, more dynamic personality. Three’s Company – The New Hybrid Hierarchy Gone are the days of confusing model names. Honda’s streamlined […]
Dame Lisa Carrington shares her superstitions (and some toast)
There’s something oddly reassuring about meeting one of New Zealand’s greatest-ever athletes over breakfast. No stadium lights, no finish lines, no medals hanging around her neck, just coffee, toast, a room full of motoring media and the launch of the new Toyota RAV4. And yet, even in such a relaxed setting, Dame Lisa Carrington still […]
The New BMW 7 Series Arrives in New Zealand Q4 2026
The Ultimate Luxury Sedan Just Got a Major Upgrade BMW is turning heads with the all-new seventh-generation BMW 7 Series, and it’s heading to New Zealand in Q4 2026. This isn’t just another refresh, it’s a watershed moment for the iconic luxury sedan that’s been setting industry standards for nearly five decades. If you’ve been […]
TDX Pioneers Volvo CE’s Integrated Ecosystem – Driving Smarter Fleet Optimisation
Arguably more important than in most other industries, the need to optimise heavy equipment fleets is paramount for efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Here in NZ, Volvo, in partnership with TDX, is pioneering a comprehensive ecosystem designed to transform fleet management from reactive to proactive and even better, predictive. This approach, focuses on leveraging advanced technology […]