Driving shouldn’t be a Pain in the Neck
The perfect drive. It’s a sensory experience, the hum of the engine, the blur of the landscape, your favourite playlist setting the mood. It’s a feeling of freedom and control. But what happens when an unwelcome passenger tags along? We’re not talking about a backseat driver, but something far more insidious: pain. That dull ache […]
Chery’s Diamond Strategy – Inside the Group’s Ambitious 3-Brand Plan for NZ
The New Zealand automotive market is more crowded than ever, with new brands arriving on our shores at a rapid pace. Among the latest is Chery, which recently launched, joining its sibling brands Omoda and Jaecoo. This isn’t a haphazard arrival, however. In a recent interview, Chery’s Chief Engineering Officer, Dr. David Lu, and Lucas […]
Affalterbach’s New Sledgehammer – AMG Teases a ‘TRACK SPORT’ Monster
Just when you thought the engineers in Affalterbach might be taking a breather, they’ve decided to casually drop a teaser for a new project that sounds about as subtle as a V8-powered foghorn. Say hello, or at least squint at the camouflage, to the CONCEPT AMG GT TRACK SPORT. Mercedes-AMG has confirmed they’re working on […]
CUPRA Gets Fantastic with Marvel for London E-Prix Finale
Well, here’s a crossover episode we didn’t have on our 2025 bingo card: a Spanish performance car brand, a Marvel superhero team, and the finale of the all-electric Formula E world championship. In a move that’s as bold as its copper accents, CUPRA has teamed up with the 2025 Marvel Fantastic Four London E-Prix as […]
Mercedes-AMG Turns Up The Heat on Compacts with Edition R & R+ Packs
For anyone who thought the Mercedes-AMG compact range wasn’t quite sharp enough out of the box, Mercedes-Benz Australia has just rolled out the perfect solution. Following the popular reception of similar editions on its larger C 43 and GLC 43 models, the brand is now introducing new, performance-focused “Edition R” and “Edition R+” models for […]
Kurupt FM Meets Formula E – Nissan Launches Pop-Up Radio Station From Inside a LEAF
Just when you think the well of ideas has run dry, Nissan rocks up to the Formula E season finale with a plan so brilliantly left-field it deserves a standing ovation: they’re launching a radio station, hosted by a star of Kurupt FM, broadcast entirely from inside a brand-new Nissan LEAF. You did not misread […]
Smart Mercedes-Benz Head of Design Drives his own EV SUV
You know a chef truly believes in their menu when you spot them eating at their own restaurant on a day off. It’s the ultimate, unspoken endorsement. In the automotive world, the equivalent is when the person who penned a car’s design parks one in their own driveway, and that’s exactly what’s just happened over […]
Suit Up, Fanatics! Maserati and Sparco Unleash Track-Inspired Street Style
Ever stood by the catch-fencing, the roar of a V6 rattling your bones, and wished you could bottle that feeling? That raw, electric energy of motorsport is intoxicating, but it usually stays confined to the circuit. Well, not anymore. Maserati Corse and its long-time technical partner, Sparco, have just dropped the gear to take that […]
Turners’ Christchurch Blitz – $36M Expansion Culminates in Triple-Site Takeover
If you’re in the market for a new-to-you set of wheels in the Garden City, your options just got a serious upgrade. Turners has officially cut the ribbon on its third new Christchurch site, putting the finishing touches on a massive $36 million expansion strategy for the region. This isn’t just a new lick of […]
Subaru’s NZ ‘Legacy and Evolution’ Game Plan
Subaru is a brand that feels woven into the very fabric of New Zealand’s landscape. From snowy southern roads to muddy farm tracks and winding coastal highways, the six-starred badge is a familiar sight. But in a rapidly changing automotive world, how does a brand built on a legacy of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and boxer […]