Chery’s Astounding 2025 – Two Million Sales and a Glimpse into the Future of Driving
Chery Group has blasted past the two-million-vehicle sales mark in just the first nine months of 2025, setting a new record for the rapidly ascending brand. It’s a narrative about smart strategy, relentless innovation, and a keen understanding of what modern drivers want from their vehicles. For car enthusiasts down under, it’s a clear signal […]
Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic – Is This Art Deco Stunner the Future of Luxury?
Let’s be honest, the world of automotive concept cars can be a bit of a mixed bag. For every jaw-dropping masterpiece that hints at a glorious future, there are a dozen amorphous, soulless blobs that look like they’ve escaped from a low-budget sci-fi film. But every so often, a manufacturer unveils something that stops you […]
Polaris Sells Indian Motorcycle in Shock Deal
Polaris has announced it is selling the iconic Indian Motorcycle brand. The announcement, which came without any prior rumours or speculation, confirms that the American V-twin manufacturer will be spun off into its own company before being sold to a private equity group, Carolwood LP. For over a decade, Polaris has been the custodian of […]
BYD’s Biofuel Bruiser – its Super Hybrid Tech Can Now Run on Ethanol
BYD, the brand that has been setting a blistering pace in the new-energy vehicle (NEV) space, has just pulled another rabbit out of the hat. In a move that solidifies its reputation for relentless innovation, the world’s leading NEV manufacturer has unveiled a world-first, a Super Hybrid system that runs on biofuel. This revolutionary powertrain, […]
Honda CR-V At 30 – Celebrating Three Decades of being a Kiwi SUV Fave
It’s a vehicle that needs no introduction. Glance around any Kiwi supermarket car park, school drop-off zone, or holiday hotspot, and you’re guaranteed to see one. The Honda CR-V is as much a part of the New Zealand automotive landscape as pohutukawa trees are to Christmas (too soon?). For three decades, the “Comfortable Runabout Vehicle” […]
120,000 Bees Bring the Flower Power in New Zealand’s First Mobile Hive
Using a car as the billboard for your business is a genius move, especially when you can still use it to transport your passengers. But how about 120,000 of them? This morning, I met with beekeeper James Green from Hidden Honey, who — over a quiet coffee surrounded by the hum of his hives — explained his latest […]
BMW Just Simplified The i4 Range In Aus, And The One Model Left Is Better Than Ever
BMW has just pulled a bold move in the Australian electric vehicle market. Instead of expanding its popular i4 Gran Coupé lineup, it has done the exact opposite, consolidating the range into a single, compelling variant set to land Down Under by the end of 2025. Forget choice paralysis; the German automaker is betting everything […]
GWM to Wu Australasia – Local Tuning, A 3.0L Diesel Debut, and Tech Tailored for Us
For years, the narrative around Chinese auto brands has been one of value and rapid evolution. But now, Great Wall Motor (GWM) is tearing up that script and writing a new one, placing Australia and New Zealand at the very centre of its global ambitions. In a landmark speech, GWM’s Chief Technical Officer, Nicole Wu, […]
Tank 500 Hi4‑T PHEV – everything we know about GWM’s Plug-In Hybrid Giant
The world of SUVs is shifting fast. Buyers want brute strength, smart electrification, and real-world usability. Enter the GWM Tank 500 Hi4‑T PHEV, a plug-in hybrid that aims to deliver on all three fronts. If you thought a big SUV meant fuel guzzling and compromise, the Hi4‑T might just make you rethink that. Why the Tank […]
From poop to pillar – GWM’s 17-year rise to excellence Downunder
It’s rare to get a truly candid look inside the boardroom of a global automotive giant, but that’s exactly what GWM President of International, Parker Shi delivered in his recent address at the GWM Tech Day. He didn’t just talk about cars; he painted a vivid picture of a 17-year journey, from humble, struggling beginnings […]