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, […]
Why the All-New 2026 Toyota RAV4 is a Revolution on Wheels
Let’s be honest, the Toyota RAV4 isn’t just another SUV on Kiwi roads; it’s practically part of the landscape. For three straight years, it has sat on the throne as New Zealand’s best-selling passenger car, a feat mirrored across the globe where it reigns as the world’s most popular ride. But when you’re king of […]
Is This 7-Seater Transformable Multi-SUV by Chery the Only Car Your Family Will Ever Need?
In the automotive world, we’re constantly promised the ‘one car to do it all’. It’s the ultimate suburban dream: a vehicle that can handle the Monday morning school run, a midweek trip to the hardware store, and a spontaneous weekend escape to the mountains without breaking a sweat. Most of the time, this involves compromise. […]
It’s Back! Toyota Unveils The Compact, Capable, and Seriously Cool Land Cruiser FJ
Dust off your hiking boots and check your GPS, because Toyota has just dropped a bombshell at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The legendary Land Cruiser family is getting a new member, and it’s one we’ve all been secretly hoping for: the brand-new Land Cruiser FJ. It’s a return to roots, and quite possibly, the […]
The Omoda 4 Ultra – Wild, Lambo looks but more passive performance
Squint hard. See it? That blast of ‘Electro Yellow’ with angles sharper than a geometry set. No it isn’t the latest V12 beast to roll out of Sant’Agata, but you’d be forgiven for thinking so. This is the Omoda 4 Ultra, and it’s what happens when designers are given a double-shot espresso and told to […]
Omoda’s Sci-Fi Future – Cyber-Mech SUVs and Hybrid Power revealed
At its recent International User Summit, Omoda Jaecoo, the ambitious offspring of the Chery Group, has pulled the covers off a trio of next-generation SUVs that push the boundaries of design, technology, and efficiency. The Rule Breaker – Meet the Omoda 4 and its “Cyber Mecha” Style Headlining the reveal was the vehicle set to […]
Bean There, Wrecked That – Rowan Atkinson’s Bee-Battling Jaguar E-Type Seeks a New Home
When you think of Rowan Atkinson and cars, your mind likely conjures the image of a certain acid-green Mini, haplessly navigating life’s little disasters. But shift gears for a moment. Imagine something sleeker, faster, and infinitely more beautiful, yet still caught in a whirlwind of trademark Atkinson chaos. That’s precisely what’s on offer, as the […]
BMW NZ Electrifies Q3 2025 Sales – Records Tumble as Kiwis Embrace Electric Luxury
The numbers are in, and it seems BMW New Zealand has been serving up more than just driving pleasure in the third quarter of 2025. The story emerging from the Bavarian marque’s local headquarters is one of significant growth and, more specifically, electric domination. While rivals are still mapping out their electric futures, BMW appears […]
Nissan’s Design Double – ARIYA and QASHQAI Crowned at 2025 Good Design Awards
Nissan (Australia) has driven away from the prestigious 2025 Australian Good Design Awards with not one, but two significant accolades for its forward-thinking vehicles. And to make things extra special, according to Good Design Australia’s Managing Director, Rachel Wye, this year saw the “highest on record” standard of entries, with winning projects demonstrating the transformational […]