Nissan’s Design Double – ARIYA and QASHQAI Crowned at 2025 Good Design Awards
Nissan (Australia) has driven away from the prestigious 2025 Australian Good Design Awards with not one, but two significant accolades for its forward-thinking vehicles. And to make things extra special, according to Good Design Australia’s Managing Director, Rachel Wye, this year saw the “highest on record” standard of entries, with winning projects demonstrating the transformational […]
How Chery intends to become automotive world’s top tier leader – globally
Speaking at their global innovation conference 2025 in Wuhu China, Chery’s Executive Vice President, Gao Xinhua, laid out a vision that goes far beyond just building better cars. The mission is to “transform from a traditional automaker into a global high-tech ecosystem group”. Backed by a multi-billion-dollar blitz in global research, next-generation powertrains, proactive safety […]
Sunday Drive’s New $4 Million Immersive Car Heaven Redefines the Showroom Experience
A brand-new car-culture destination has landed in Highbrook, promising an experience that goes far beyond the traditional showroom floor. Say hello to the Sunday Drive Showroom & Auction Village, a sprawling new haven for enthusiasts billed as New Zealand’s most immersive car showroom. Forget sterile white floors and pushy salespeople; this is a full-blown automotive […]
Lepas – Chery’s Leopard-Inspired Luxury Brand is Here to Hunt
Right now, it seems like the automotive world is in a constant state of flux, with new players and established giants alike vying for a piece of the electric/new energy future. Well, another heavyweight has just thrown its hat into the premium ring. Get ready to meet Lepas (Leopard/Passion), the ambitious new global automotive brand […]
Captain Slow’s Grand Plan – James May Teases One More Adventure… In Terrible Cars
It felt like the end of an era. When the final special of The Grand Tour aired in 2024, seeing Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May journey through Zimbabwe, it marked the conclusion of a remarkable 20-year collaboration that spanned two epic shows. For motoring enthusiasts in New Zealand and across the globe, it […]
Tough As, GWM’s Tank 300 – From Aussie Outback to Antarctic Ice
Think about the coldest place you’ve ever started your car. A frosty Queenstown morning? A chilly winter’s day in the Waikato? Cute. GWM’s Tank 300 is about to redefine your definition of “a bit nippy” by becoming the official support vehicle for China’s Antarctic and Arctic expeditions. Yes, you read that right. The same rugged […]
GAC Attack – A New Automotive Giant is Officially Landing in New Zealand
Just when you thought the field was crowded enough, another global heavyweight is preparing to enter the NZ automotive ring. Hold onto your steering wheels, because GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) is officially launching in Aotearoa, and the tremors are already being felt. An official press release confirmation has landed, announcing the launch of GAC in […]
We take the new Leapmotor B10 compact EV SUV for a quick drive
If you missed our full event recap and brand context piece from yesterday (read it here), it covers Leapmotor’s refreshed ambitions for New Zealand, the Stellantis connection, and how the brand is positioning itself as a credible new EV contender. This piece picks up from there — moving from podium to pavement. The B10 is […]
Leapmotor reiterates Kiwi commitment with local launch of the B10 compact electric SUV
Leapmotor’s latest chapter in Aotearoa unfolded today as the Chinese brand officially took the wraps off its all-new B10, a compact electric SUV built for the world stage, and now, for New Zealand roads as well. The event, hosted in partnership with Stellantis International and Armstrong’s Auto Distributors NZ, carried a clear message: Leapmotor has […]
No Tables? No Problem – Hyundai Opens a Restaurant in the Backseat of its New EV
Forget reservations and awkward silences at a table for one. Hyundai has just redefined the concept of ‘drive-thru’ by launching what might be the UK’s most unexpected and exclusive new restaurant: Backseat Bites. And as the name suggests, the dining room is the back of a car. That’s right. For one night only, the Korean […]