Oh goodie – the Aston Martin DBX now has an S
Move over, DBX707—there’s a new alpha SUV prowling the Aston Martin paddock, and it’s called the DBX S, the supercar of SUVs turned up to ‘S’ for scandalous. If you thought Aston Martin’s last SUV was just a polite Brit with a rocket launcher, you haven’t read the new spec sheet. The DBX S has […]
A D(EV)Max? Isuzu’s new D-MAX EV starts production
Isuzu has officially flipped the switch on mass production of its first fully electric 1-ton pickup, the D-MAX EV, at its Thai manufacturing hub. That means the same nation famed for spicy curries and bustling markets is now dishing out a seriously electrifying truck, tailor-made to haul Europe into a new era of carbon-neutral driving. […]
China’s L2+ ADAS Market Takes the Fast Lane to $20 Billion by 2040s
If you’ve recently visited a bustling Chinese city and seen cars seemingly on autopilot, no, you didn’t walk onto a tech expo show floor. Welcome to the era of L2+ Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), China’s new innovation battleground where full-stack solution providers are racing ahead at breakneck speed, and the only real traffic jam is […]
Keys, Beats, and Sax—When the Honda Jazz Makes Music
If you ever thought the Honda Jazz was strictly an automotive affair, think again. On International Jazz Day—a date celebrated in 190 countries, mind you—Honda decided to put the “Jazz” back in Jazz, and not by tuning its engine, but by orchestrating a unique collaboration between its e:HEV model and award-winning saxophonist Otis Lawrence. The […]
Sensory-Inclusive Automotive Interiors – Redefining Comfort for All
Bridge of Weir Leather (BoW), a name synonymous with refinement in car interiors for over a century, has launched a series of sensory-inclusive calming interior concepts. Designed with neurodiversity in mind and backed by robust research, these concepts aim to create a more comfortable, less stressful environment behind the wheel—whether you’re neurotypical or among the […]
Nissan unveil all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute
If you thought the Auto Shanghai 2025 show would be a humdrum parade of electric anonymity, Nissan just yanked the curtain, dropped the mic, and rolled in with attitude. In a double whammy for the senses and the skeptics, Nissan premiered not one but two fresh vehicles, each with enough new tech and personality to […]
Pricey Rolls-Royce Chess Set – Certainly Not for Rookies
If Monopoly is the closest you’ve come to luxury gaming, brace yourself: Rolls-Royce—yep, the same Rolls-Royce that makes cars you’re more likely to ride in than drive—has just released a chess set that is lavish enough to checkmate your ego (and your savings account). Forget plastic pawns and boards that fold—this is chess for the […]
Is the Honda e:Ny1 arriving in NZ soon?
If you’ve been glued to the European EV news cycle like a caffeine-fueled car enthusiast awaiting new battery tech, you’ve no doubt spotted chatter about the Honda e:Ny1—a stylish, fully electric B-segment SUV aiming straight for urban drivers with practicality and panache. But as any Kiwi car nerd will tell you, there’s one burning question […]
Gen Xer – Genesis’s X Gran Equator Concept
Automaker Genesis has flung open the gates to genuine adventure with the X Gran Equator Concept—a vehicle aimed at those who crave both the wild serenity of untouched landscapes and the dignified sophistication of a five-star lobby. Revealed at the New York International Auto Show, this concept marks Genesis’ brave leap into the adventure vehicle […]
Key to Getting More Life Out of Lithium-Ion
Lithium-ion batteries form the foundation of much of our modern technology, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. However, a crucial challenge has persisted since their invention: how to slow battery degradation and extend usable life. Emerging research is now challenging long-held assumptions about what causes lithium-ion cells to lose their […]