All-New Nissan Navara Global Launch – Nissan design, locally tuned
The air in Adelaide was thick with anticipation as Nissan pulled the covers off its next-generation Navara – (metaphorically speaking of course, as the event was massive). 40 Years In The Making, the All-New 2026 Nissan Navara Is Finally Here. For four decades, the Nissan Navara has been a cornerstone of worksites, a trusty companion […]
Clean Car Standard to face significant fee reductions amid EV struggles
The New Zealand Government is moving to sharply reduce the fees associated with its Clean Vehicle Standard, in a step it argues is essential to prevent imported car prices from ballooning out of control. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the changes will help protect consumers from steep cost increases, especially at a time when many […]
BAIC is Coming – A New Off-Road Focused SUV Brand is Landing in NZ
Just when you thought the Kiwi automotive landscape couldn’t get any more interesting, another major global player is set to make its mark. Armstrong’s, one of New Zealand’s largest and most respected automotive groups, has just announced it will be bringing the BAIC brand to our shores. Pronounced ‘Baik’, BAIC is a Chinese automotive giant […]
Phew, man still better than machine in A2RL Autonomous racing
Let’s all breathe a collective, slightly nervous, sigh of relief. For now, in the high-stakes, high-speed battle between human intuition and cold, hard artificial intelligence, flesh and blood still has the edge. But mate, the gap is closing, and it’s closing fast. The scene was the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, A2RL, an event that […]
First Look at the All-New Mercedes-Benz GLB
Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to building desirable SUVs, but its latest creation, the all-new GLB, seems poised to redefine the compact segment entirely. Before its official world premiere on December 8, 2025, Mercedes is giving us a tantalising glimpse into a vehicle engineered to offer a “Welcome Home” feeling, even in the most hostile environments […]
Dirty Dozen – New-Gen Toyota Hilux out to Reclaim its Crown
For nearly half a century, the Toyota Hilux has been more than just a ute in New Zealand; it’s a national institution. It’s the unbreakable workhorse on the farm, the dependable partner on the construction site, and the rugged companion for weekend adventures into the wild. Its legacy is etched into the Kiwi landscape, built […]
Munich’s BMW Museum will ‘bowl’ you over
The name BMW conjures images of performance, innovation, and pure driving pleasure. But to truly understand the soul of the Bavarian marque, you have to go to the source. In Munich, right next to the brand’s iconic “four-cylinder” headquarters, sits a temple to its storied past and exciting future: the BMW Museum. It’s an immersive […]
Reporting for Down Under Duty – How Nissan tuned the New Navara for our Environment
The next generation of the Nissan Navara is very much a global product, but it is also being tuned by us, for us. The brand has confirmed that the upcoming ute has been extensively tested and tuned in Australia by local engineering specialists Premcar, ensuring it’s ready for the worksite, the weekend getaway, and pretty […]
Wankel’s Back – Mazda Vision X-Coupe and X-Compact Redefine the Future of Driving
Mazda has pulled the covers off two stunning vision models, the performance-oriented MAZDA VISION X-COUPE and the AI-driven MAZDA VISION X-COMPACT, proving that the thrill of driving and a sustainable future can, and will, coexist under Mazda’s guiding theme – “The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow”. And as if that wasn’t enough, they […]
Honda Super-ONE Confirmed for NZ – The Electric City Turbo Successor We Craved
Forget the wild rumours of a new hybrid supercar for a moment. Honda New Zealand has just dropped a bombshell that’s arguably even more exciting for fans of the brand’s golden era. Confirmed for a local launch in the second half of 2026, the Honda Super-ONE is not a supercar – it’s a compact, fun-focused, […]