A Hypercar Tribute Tailored for the Ages: Bugatti’s F.K.P. Hommage
If the Veyron was the reference point for modern hypercars, then Bugatti’s newly unveiled F.K.P. Hommage is its ultimate eulogy — and a very special one at that. This one-off hyper-GT is a celebration of two decades of engineering audacity wrapped in carbon fiber and aluminum, with more than a little horological flair thrown in for good measure. What’s […]
BYD NZ Sealion 8 – A 7-seat, luxurious PHEV Super Hybrid
BYD New Zealand has just unveiled local pricing and spec for its newest family-focused plug‑in hybrid SUV – the all‑new, seven‑seat BYD Sealion 8. Think of it as the brand’s most ambitious step yet into the Kiwi driveway, blending long‑range hybrid capability with everyday practicality and a generous splash of premium tech. Arriving in three […]
Sleeping With Vicki Butler-Henderson (and the Highway Code)
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding off while trying to remember the difference between a pelican and a puffin crossing, good news: that somnolent superpower of the Highway Code has finally been weaponised for good. Yes, the UK’s famously snooze-inducing rulebook has been transformed into a full-blown bedtime story – narrated by none other than […]
Volvo Confirms EX90 NZ Arrival and Global EX60 Reveal
Volvo is kicking off 2026 with serious momentum, confirming not one but two all-new fully electric SUVs headed for New Zealand, and both are set to make a major impact on the premium EV landscape. The brand has locked in arrival timing, specs and pricing for the flagship EX90, while also revealing that the hotly […]
Defender Makes History with a Dakar Win
The Dakar Rally has always been the ultimate proving ground, an unforgiving, untameable cauldron of sand, rock, heat and mechanical endurance. It’s the Everest of motorsport, a 13‑stage, 8,000km odyssey across Saudi Arabia that chews through even the hardiest machines and the bravest teams. And yet, in 2026, a newcomer didn’t just survive it. It […]
The All‑New Audi Q3 NZ – everything we know including price
Audi New Zealand is gearing up for one of its most important model launches in recent years: the third‑generation Audi Q3. Set to arrive in April 2026, this completely reimagined compact SUV brings more tech, more efficiency, and more attitude, and follows hot on the heels of the wildly successful Q5 launch that has sent […]
Chery adds petrol-power to their 7 seater Tiggo 8 SUV
Chery is continuing its rapid rise in the New Zealand market with the arrival of the new petrol‑powered Tiggo 8, a luxury‑leaning 7‑seat SUV that promises big space, big features, and big value. Landing in dealerships this month, the Tiggo 8 joins the brand’s expanding local line‑up in two generously equipped grades (Urban and Ultimate) […]
Škoda Unveils the Updated Kushaq in India
Škoda has lifted the covers off the newly updated Kushaq in India, and if first impressions are anything to go by, this compact SUV is gearing up to make a big impact. Already a strong seller since its 2021 debut, the Kushaq has been refreshed with bold new styling, segment‑first features, added technology, and a […]
More Fuel added to Chery Tiggo 7’s fire in NZ
Chery New Zealand has added serious momentum to its SUV offensive with the arrival of two new petrol-powered Tiggo 7 variants, broadening the appeal of one of the brand’s fastest-growing nameplates. With sharp pricing, generous specification, and the same modern design flair seen in the Super Hybrid models, the MY26 Tiggo 7 Urban and Ultimate […]
Meet the Wildly Upgraded 2026 M240i xDrive – Faster, Stronger, and Uses Less Fuel
BMW is kicking off 2026 with a bang, giving its already-beloved M240i xDrive a serious power bump, one that nudges the compact performance coupé tantalisingly close to the 300kW mark. For Kiwi drivers who crave a mix of agility, attitude, and straight-line punch, this refreshed model is shaping up to be one of the year’s […]