More Product, More Voice, More Volume – Nissan Gets Serious About NZ
Nissan is a brand with a deep-rooted legacy in New Zealand, spanning over 70 years. However, according to the new Managing Director for Nissan Oceania, Andrew Humberstone, (along with Nissan NZ General Manager Jenni Martin), the company is now embarking on a mission to “revive” its presence and fulfil its true potential in the Kiwi […]
Rimac Nevera R Obliterates 24 World Records
Remember the Rimac Nevera? The all-electric hypercar that arrived and basically told every petrol-powered supercar to go sit in the corner? The one that set a mind-boggling 23 performance records in a single day back in 2023? Well, it turns out that was just the warm-up act. Meet the Nevera R, a machine so fast […]
A New Orbit – We Meet Francois Roca, BMW Group NZ’s Globetrotting New MD
There’s a new boss at BMW Group New Zealand, and he’s not your typical corporate executive. Meet Francois Roca, a man whose personal story is as compelling as the performance figures of an M-car. He’s a French citizen raised in Japan, an ex-MINI owner whose passion for the brand led him to join the company, […]
The All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 is Here
Bigger, Bolder, and Brimming with Tech It’s hard to overstate the importance of the CX-5 to Mazda. Since it first arrived in 2012, it has been the vehicle that introduced countless Kiwis to the brand’s Kodo design language and SkyActiv technology. With over 33,000 sold in New Zealand and a staggering 4.5 million finding homes […]
BMW’s Kiwi Paradox – Dominating a Downturn with EVs and M-Power
In what he described as his “last work responsibility in New Zealand,” outgoing BMW Group NZ Managing Director Adam Shaver delivered a final, powerful message. As packers worked at his home ahead of a move back to Munich, Shaver painted a picture of a brand not just surviving but thriving in a volatile local market, […]
The €25 Million Donut may soon be in your EV
When you hear the name ‘Donut Lab,’ you probably picture a new-age bakery with artisanal glazes and a queue of hipsters out the door. You’d be wrong. Deliciously, powerfully wrong. This Helsinki-based tech pioneer isn’t making breakfast; it’s making the future of propulsion, and it just scooped up a cool €25 million to turbocharge its […]
The Shadow Descends – Range Rover SV Dipped in Pure Black
There’s a creeping darkness spreading from Gaydon, and it’s utterly glorious. Following the menacing reveals of the OCTA Black and Range Rover Sport SV Black, JLR has pulled the silk from its final, most opulent shadow-dweller: the Range Rover SV Black. This isn’t just a colour option; it’s a full-blown descent into a monochromatic void […]
Bentley’s Bonkers EXP 15 Electric Future is a Three-Seater Picnic Machine
Righto, Bentley, the purveyor of cars for people who own counties, has just dropped a concept car that’s a bit, well, different. Forget the stately four-door saloons for a moment. The new Bentley EXP 15 is an all-electric, three-seater, picnic-ready land yacht that looks like it wants to race a train and then have a […]
Bricking It – F1 Swaps Silverware for Plastic Fantastic at Silverstone
Forget the polished silver and ornate cups of yesteryear. For the 2025 British Grand Prix, Formula 1 decided that the best way to celebrate its 75th anniversary was to embrace the inner child of its podium finishers. In a move that surely delighted builders of all ages, the winners at the historic Silverstone circuit were […]
How Suzuki New Zealand is Navigating a Tough Market with a Global Strategy
In a challenging New Zealand automotive market, Suzuki continues to punch well above its weight. According to insights from Suzuki New Zealand’s Gary Collins, the brand, a specialist in small vehicles, has carved out a formidable position through strategic planning, a loyal customer base, and a clear vision for the future. Despite market-wide headwinds, Suzuki […]