MG’s New MGS5 EV, Set to Electrify New Zealand
Hot on the heels of the award-winning MG4’s success, MG Motor New Zealand is doubling down on its electric ambitions with the confirmation of the all-new MGS5 EV, an all-electric SUV expected to land on Kiwi shores in late August. Promising a compelling mix of dynamic handling, innovative tech, and family-friendly practicality, the MGS5 EV […]
A Jaguar D-Type That Never Raced, Heads to Auction
In the hallowed halls of motorsport history, the Jaguar D-Type is royalty. A triple Le Mans winner, its iconic fin and aerodynamic silhouette are etched into the memories of racing fans worldwide. Every D-Type carries a piece of that glorious history, but what if one existed that was kept away from the brutal battles of […]
About time Aussies – Nissan’s Electric Ariya is Finally Heading Down Under
Well, you can stop holding your breath. After what feels like an eternity of waiting, watching, and wondering, the boat has officially left the dock. Nissan has confirmed that the first examples of its drop-dead gorgeous ARIYA EV have set sail from Japan, bound for Australian shores. Meanwhile, us Kiwi’s have been driving them for […]
First Golf now Polo – VW Polo Crowned Best Car of the Half Century
It’s the little car that could. For 50 years, the Volkswagen Polo has been a familiar sight on roads around the globe, evolving from a humble, no-frills supermini into a sophisticated and surprisingly premium hatch. Now, to celebrate its golden anniversary, the Polo has been given a truly monumental accolade: Best Car of the Half […]
Chery Plugs In – The Tiggo 4 Hybrid Arrives to Shake Up the SUV Game
Well, well, well. It seems Chery isn’t content with just having a popular small SUV; now they’ve gone and given it a dose of electrification. Fresh off a victory lap where the petrol-powered Tiggo 4 scooped up awards like they were free samples at Costco, the brand has just pulled the covers off the Tiggo […]
Ford’s Dropping US$5 billion on a $30k Electric Ute
Ford has just pulled the covers off a plan that’s either pure genius or utter madness: a $5 billion bet on a brand-new, affordable electric ute aimed squarely at the masses. And when we say affordable, we mean a targeted starting price of around $30,000. Yes, you read that right. This isn’t another six-figure electric […]
Ford’s latest ‘Model T Moment’ – A $30k Electric Ute is Coming to Shake Up the Game
The Blue Oval is betting the farm on a radical new plan to make electric vehicles affordable for the masses, and it all starts with a brand-new, mid-sized electric ute slated for a 2027 release with a target price of just $30,000. In what Ford is calling its “Model T moment,” the company is throwing […]
Charged Up Go-Kart: 2025 Mini Cooper Electric JCW Review
One could say I am a bit of a Mini fan. Back to the early days of inception from the notebook of Alec Issigonis, the Mini changed mainstream motoring forever. Having been given the chance to drive many Minis over the years, new and old, I have loved almost every single one. That said, I […]
Toyota NZ’s “Let’s Go Places” Campaign Evolves From Vision to Action
Look around next time you’re stopped at the lights. Chances are, the car in front, the one beside you, and the ute in your rearview mirror are all Toyotas. It’s no secret that the brand is deeply woven into the fabric of New Zealand’s motoring landscape, and now, Toyota is doubling down on that reality […]
Honda Cleans Up at Design Awards, Promises Electric Fun and See-Through Delivery Pods
It seems the folks at Honda have been busy polishing more than just their new models; they’ve been polishing the trophy cabinet, too. The company has just walked away from the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards with a haul of accolades for everything from a silent sportbike to a trick new engine concept. The Best […]