Mercedes turns up the drama – E 53 Hybrid Dark Carbon and E 300 AMG Night Edition arrive in NZ
Mercedes‑Benz has quietly added two sharply dressed E‑Class flavours to its line-up in New Zealand: the Mercedes‑AMG E 53 Hybrid Dark Carbon Edition and the Mercedes‑Benz E 300 AMG Night Edition. Both play the “dark, sporty, premium” card (subtle aggression outside, plush executive comfort inside) and give Kiwi buyers a way to stand out without […]
This Hyosung GV250 carries way more than just riders
Motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes, arguably with even more variation than cars, which we cover here more frequently. This usually helps convey their purpose and intended use even before the rider climbs on them. And, ever since their inception, the luggage they carry in terms of stories is frequently larger than their physical […]
Carolyn McMahon on Steering Honda NZ Through a Dynamic Era
Carolyn McMahon, President of Honda New Zealand, embodies a rare blend of deep institutional knowledge and forward-thinking leadership. With a career spanning over three decades exclusively within the Honda family, McMahon’s journey from a personal assistant to a board member across two countries offers a unique perspective on navigating the automotive industry’s evolving landscape. A […]
‘Our Dummies are American’ – GWM’s Epic Crash Test Facility in Baoding, China
There’s something strangely unsettling about watching a brand-new car being deliberately smashed into a wall at 60km/h. Not because it’s violent (although it really is) but because of how clinical it all feels. Engineers stare at screens, high-speed cameras blink silently, and somewhere in the middle of the chaos sits a very expensive crash test […]
Fiat Debuts New 500 Dolcevita Special Series
The little Fiat 500 just got even more charming!
Honda Accord Turns 50 Years Young
The iconic Japanese executive saloon is celebrating a significant milestone this year!
Vision BMW ALPINA – Bavaria’s New Bullet Train Wears a Silk Suit
There are concept cars, and then there are rolling declarations of intent. The new Vision BMW ALPINA, revealed at the legendary Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como, is very much the latter. It’s BMW standing on a marble balcony somewhere in Bavaria, sipping espresso and announcing: “Yes, we still remember how […]
The Volvo EX60 – What to Expect
Volvo is making waves with its new all-electric EX60, hailed as a “game changer” by the Swedish brand. This innovative SUV is built on a brand-new, fully electric platform called SPA3, designed exclusively for electric vehicles. It promises a blend of cutting-edge technology, impressive performance, and Volvo’s renowned commitment to safety. Smart Technology & Underpinnings […]
INEOS Grenadier Trialmaster X launched as the Ultimate Off-Road Flagship
If the standard INEOS Grenadier already looked like it could survive the apocalypse, then the new Trialmaster X has just turned the dial up to “bring it on.” Unveiled by INEOS Automotive in London, the new Trialmaster X is being pitched as the most capable and best-equipped Grenadier yet, and it’s hard to argue with […]
Audi Q9 Opens the Door to a New Kind of Luxury
There’s a new king-sized SUV on the way from Audi and, if first impressions are anything to go by, the upcoming Q9 isn’t just about being bigger, it’s about changing what luxury inside a vehicle actually feels like. Ahead of its official global reveal in July, Audi has given us an early peek inside the […]