Pontiac Mera, the Other 80’s Kit Car
Ah, the 1980s – a decade of shoulder pads, synth-pop, and flash cars on small screens. Enter the Pontiac Mera, the cheeky American underdog that dared to dress up like a Ferrari 308, the Magnum PI one, but shopped at the discount bin. If you’re into automotive oddities that blend Yankee engineering with Italian flair […]
Hagerty UK’s 2026 Bull Market List – 10 Classic Cars Set to Rev Up Your Portfolio
As we roll into 2026, the classic car world is buzzing with opportunity. Hagerty UK, the go-to insurer and valuation experts, has just dropped their highly anticipated Bull Market List – a curated selection of ten vehicles poised for strong value appreciation, stellar driving thrills, and that undeniable collector appeal. Whether you’re a die-hard enthusiast […]
Yes, the all-electric Mazda CX-6e is coming to NZ – and here’s when
Mazda has lifted the covers on its latest electric creation, the all-new Mazda CX-6e, debuting at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show and now confirmed for New Zealand. Positioned as a bold next step in Mazda’s electrification strategy, the CX-6e blends the brand’s design mastery with future-focused EV engineering, setting the stage for its local arrival […]
Tough, Demanding Territories Opt for Indian‑Created Vehicles
South Africa’s automotive landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and the momentum is undeniably coming from India. In 2025, half of all cars sold in South Africa are expected to have Indian roots, whether through full manufacturing or Indian‑made components, marking a remarkable rise for a country once seen primarily as a budget‑vehicle production hub […]
Kia EV2 shows its face – but future in NZ uncertain (yeah right)
Kia has taken centre stage at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show with the global debut of its newest compact electric SUV, the Kia EV2 – a model designed to make the shift to EV motoring more accessible, emotional, and intuitive than ever before. As the sixth dedicated electric vehicle in Kia’s fast‑growing EV line‑up, the […]
RAM Trucks Celebrates 10 Years as NZ’s #1 Large Pick-Up
In a segment where toughness, capability, and brand loyalty rule the road, RAM Trucks NZ has achieved a milestone worthy of a proper Kiwi celebration. The brand has officially announced that it has held the title of New Zealand’s #1 Large Pick-up Truck for an incredible 10 years in a row, cementing its place as […]
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 […]
The Essence of MG’s Future? – MG S5 EV Essence Review
MG’s newest fully electric SUV, the MG S5 EV has touched down in New Zealand. This all-new model appears highly promising on paper, particularly since it shares the impressive Modular Scalable platform of the MG4. Let’s have a look at what’s what. MG regard the S5 EV as an “SUV” but from many angles it […]
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 […]