Polaris Sells Indian Motorcycle in Shock Deal
Polaris has announced it is selling the iconic Indian Motorcycle brand. The announcement, which came without any prior rumours or speculation, confirms that the American V-twin manufacturer will be spun off into its own company before being sold to a private equity group, Carolwood LP. For over a decade, Polaris has been the custodian of […]
BYD’s Biofuel Bruiser – its Super Hybrid Tech Can Now Run on Ethanol
BYD, the brand that has been setting a blistering pace in the new-energy vehicle (NEV) space, has just pulled another rabbit out of the hat. In a move that solidifies its reputation for relentless innovation, the world’s leading NEV manufacturer has unveiled a world-first, a Super Hybrid system that runs on biofuel. This revolutionary powertrain, […]
Honda CR-V At 30 – Celebrating Three Decades of being a Kiwi SUV Fave
It’s a vehicle that needs no introduction. Glance around any Kiwi supermarket car park, school drop-off zone, or holiday hotspot, and you’re guaranteed to see one. The Honda CR-V is as much a part of the New Zealand automotive landscape as pohutukawa trees are to Christmas (too soon?). For three decades, the “Comfortable Runabout Vehicle” […]
Cannon Fire – 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV Review
The race to electrify the ute as we have known it is well and truly on. While the concept of owning a plug-in hybrid “work truck” is still being cemented in the minds of buyers, some brands have started to embrace this in a big way. Just look at GWM. This brand, like just about […]
120,000 Bees Bring the Flower Power in New Zealand’s First Mobile Hive
Using a car as the billboard for your business is a genius move, especially when you can still use it to transport your passengers. But how about 120,000 of them? This morning, I met with beekeeper James Green from Hidden Honey, who — over a quiet coffee surrounded by the hum of his hives — explained his latest […]
BMW Just Simplified The i4 Range In Aus, And The One Model Left Is Better Than Ever
BMW has just pulled a bold move in the Australian electric vehicle market. Instead of expanding its popular i4 Gran Coupé lineup, it has done the exact opposite, consolidating the range into a single, compelling variant set to land Down Under by the end of 2025. Forget choice paralysis; the German automaker is betting everything […]
GWM to Wu Australasia – Local Tuning, A 3.0L Diesel Debut, and Tech Tailored for Us
For years, the narrative around Chinese auto brands has been one of value and rapid evolution. But now, Great Wall Motor (GWM) is tearing up that script and writing a new one, placing Australia and New Zealand at the very centre of its global ambitions. In a landmark speech, GWM’s Chief Technical Officer, Nicole Wu, […]
Tank 500 Hi4‑T PHEV – everything we know about GWM’s Plug-In Hybrid Giant
The world of SUVs is shifting fast. Buyers want brute strength, smart electrification, and real-world usability. Enter the GWM Tank 500 Hi4‑T PHEV, a plug-in hybrid that aims to deliver on all three fronts. If you thought a big SUV meant fuel guzzling and compromise, the Hi4‑T might just make you rethink that. Why the Tank […]
From poop to pillar – GWM’s 17-year rise to excellence Downunder
It’s rare to get a truly candid look inside the boardroom of a global automotive giant, but that’s exactly what GWM President of International, Parker Shi delivered in his recent address at the GWM Tech Day. He didn’t just talk about cars; he painted a vivid picture of a 17-year journey, from humble, struggling beginnings […]
GWM’s Grand Plan – How Australia and NZ are Spearheading a Global Right-Hand Drive Revolution
It’s one thing to sell cars in a market. It’s another thing entirely to make that market the very heart of your global strategy. At its highly anticipated Tech Day 2025 in Sydney, Chinese automotive giant GWM (Great Wall Motor – aka Go With More) made one thing abundantly clear: when it comes to the […]