Why Building a Car Chassis Is One of the Hardest Jobs in the Auto Industry
When most people think about a car, they picture the shiny bits first. The horsepower figure. The touchscreen. The leather seats. Maybe the giant wheels that make supermarket parking a high-stakes game of roulette. But beneath all of that glamour sits the single most important part of any vehicle: the chassis. It’s the skeleton, nervous […]
All-new Lexus RZ is here
Lexus has dropped the all-new RZ into New Zealand, and according to them, it’s a proper EV for people who actually drive. The launch at Kinloch gave local media (we unfortunately missed out) a chance to run the RZ through real-world roads and a few focused exercises that showed what the package is about: precise […]
New MG4 lands in NZ – longer range, sharper cabin, and a 3.8s AWD rocket
MG’s breakthrough hatchback returns in 2026 with a clear mission, keep the driver-focused fun of the original MG4 while lifting cabin quality, tech and range, and doing it at a price that will turn heads in Aotearoa. The new range starts with the rear-wheel-drive Essence 64 from $44,990 MRP plus on-road costs and an all-wheel-drive […]
Lexus TZ – a three-row “Driving Lounge” BEV
Lexus has lifted the curtain on the all-new TZ (its first three-row battery electric SUV) and it’s aiming to change how families think about road trips. Built from the ground up on a dedicated BEV platform, the TZ blends Lexus-level quietness and refinement with a lounge-like cabin designed around comfort, shared time and relaxed conversation. […]
BMW Group’s two-millionth EV production milestone
BMW has just rolled a major milestone into the electric era, the two-millionth all-electric vehicle built by the BMW Group is a Tansanit Blue BMW i5 M60 xDrive assembled at Plant Dingolfing, destined for a customer in Spain. Why this matters (and why it’s exciting) What the numbers say about BMW today Global footprint: The […]
GWM’s Advanced & Comprehensive Powertrain Strategy (an idiot’s guide)
Great Wall Motors (GWM) is driving innovation across the automotive landscape, developing a comprehensive full-powertrain strategy designed to meet the diverse needs of drivers worldwide. From conquering extreme off-road terrains to navigating bustling city streets, GWM’s advanced technologies in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and even hydrogen powertrains ensure a powerful, efficient, and safe driving […]
Stylish Arcfox T1 crossover brings premium EV tech for under $35k
Yes ANOTHER Chinese brand land in NZ, but hear us out. Arcfox is the electric vehicle arm of long-established Chinese automaker BAIC and it’s rolling into showrooms soon through Auto Distribution Holdings. It positions itself as a technology-driven, design-led brand and will debut locally with the compact yet roomy T1 crossover, promising high-end features without […]
GWM’s Strategy for Top 5 Dominance in NZ and Aus
Make no bones about it, Great Wall Motors (GWM) is out to secure a top-five manufacturer position in both New Zealand and Aussie markets. This goal, articulated by GWM’s ANZ leadership (Cameron Thomas – Country Manager New Zealand and John Kett – Chief Operating Officer ANZ, Steve Maciver Head Of Marketing & Communications ANZ) at […]
2026 Audi Q4 e-tron – Smarter, Sharper and Ready to Give Power Back
Audi’s refreshed 2026 Q4 e-tron tightens the gap between everyday usability and premium EV tech, longer range, faster charging, an all-new digital cabin and the brand’s first bidirectional charging capability make it a genuinely more versatile compact electric SUV for real life. Why this mattersThe update isn’t just a facelift. Audi aimed this upgrade at […]
New JAC T9 PHEV Ute embarks on a proper Kiwi thrashing
New Zealand drivers keen on a rugged, efficient workhorse have something new to watch, JAC has started pre-launch testing of its T9 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Ute across New Zealand, putting the vehicle through hundreds of hours and a full gamut of Kiwi conditions from tarmac and gravel to mud, snow and river crossings. The move […]