Chery Gives Stockman Diesel Hybrid Ute Its Australian Public Debut
Chery has shown its Stockman diesel hybrid ute in Australia for the first time at Everything Electric Sydney this week, alongside an updated MY27 E5 electric sedan. Chery has brought two significant new energy models to Australian eyes for the first time this week. The brand gave its Stockman diesel hybrid ute its first public […]
The GWM Haval H7 Is Here – Bold, Boxy, and Sub $50K
GWM’s Latest SUV Refuses to Play It Safe Bored with sleek, rounded SUVs that all look vaguely like they’ve been through a wind tunnel one too many times, well GWM is about to do something delightfully different. The all-new Haval H7 is arriving in mid-October 2026, and it’s bringing back the kind of angular, characterful […]
Lexus Adds Red Brake Calipers to 2027 RX Ahead of Fall Arrival
The 2027 Lexus RX gains an optional red brake caliper finish on its sportier F Sport grades, with the refreshed luxury crossover due at dealerships this autumn across four distinct powertrains. Lexus has confirmed the 2027 RX will reach dealerships this autumn, bringing a small but noticeable styling update to its long-running luxury crossover. The […]
Rolls-Royce Unveils Phantom Hummingbird With First-Ever Abalone Shell Marquetry
Rolls-Royce has revealed the Phantom Hummingbird, a Dubai-commissioned Private Commission that introduces abalone shell marquetry to the marque for the first time. Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Phantom Hummingbird , a one-off Private Commission that introduces abalone shell marquetry to the marque for the first time. Built on the Phantom Extended and arranged through Private Office […]
Škoda Details Peaq Electric SUV’s Redesigned Interior and Tech
Škoda has outlined the interior design thinking behind its new Peaq electric SUV, highlighting a simplified cabin layout, five trim options, and a portrait infotainment screen paired with retained physical controls. Škoda has released new details on the interior of its Peaq electric SUV, with the brand’s design team explaining how the cabin balances simplification […]
Lexus Refreshes 2027 GX With New Comfort and Tech Updates
Lexus has revealed the 2027 GX, a largely carried-over update to its body-on-frame SUV with added rear-seat ventilation, revised colour options and no changes to its twin-turbo V6 powertrain. Lexus has confirmed details for the 2027 GX, and this is very much an evolution rather than a reinvention. The rugged SUV returns with its existing […]
SharkNinja’s Audacious F1 McLaren Racing Partnership Takes Innovation to the Racetrack
Proving that innovation doesn’t have to stay in one lane, SharkNinja has just announced a jaw-dropping global partnership with McLaren Racing that spans Formula 1, IndyCar, the World Endurance Championship, and F1 Academy. Yes, the brand behind your favourite kitchen gadgets is now rubbing shoulders with some of motorsport’s most elite teams and drivers. More […]
How Refinement and a Product Blitz Are Driving GWM NZ’s Top-Tier Strategy
In NZ’s Auto landscape, very few brands are moving with the velocity of GWM. And following a recent test of the new 3.0-litre Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha variants, it is clear that the brand is not only competing on value, but is competing on substance too. In a candid discussion, GWM New Zealand’s Country […]
BYD Confirms Solid-State Battery Vehicle Due Next Year
BYD executive Stella Li says a vehicle fitted with the company’s solid-state battery technology will appear next year, though mass production remains years away. BYD plans to put a vehicle equipped with solid-state battery technology on the road next year, according to Executive Vice President Stella Li. She confirmed the timeline in an interview with […]
Nissan Reveals More Space and Towing Muscle for All-New Patrol
Nissan New Zealand has detailed cabin, cargo and towing improvements for the all-new Patrol ahead of its local launch. Nissan New Zealand has released further details on the all-new Patrol, confirming gains in passenger space, cargo capacity and towing capability across the range. The changes target one thing above all: making the big SUV work […]