Y are Gen Z crash rates climbing – and how Street Smart can help
There’s a concerning paradox on our roads. Globally, Gen Z are getting their licences later and less often, yet their crash statistics are climbing alarmingly. In New Zealand, the numbers paint a stark picture, while young drivers make up only 13% of licence holders, they were involved in 30% of serious injury crashes and over […]
Pūhoi to Warkworth Motorway Officially Hits Kiwi Superhighway Speeds
Fire up the engine and get ready to stretch your car’s legs. For what feels like an eternity, Kiwi drivers have been waiting for more roads to reflect modern engineering capabilities. The wait is now over for the magnificent stretch of tarmac between Pūhoi and Warkworth. As of the 1st of July 2025 (so now), […]
City Slicker Special – Mercedes-Benz Unveils New EQA and EQB City Editions
Mercedes-Benz is bringing a fresh dose of electric sophistication to the urban sprawl (alas Not New Zealand we’re told) dropping the covers on its new EQA and EQB 250+ City Edition models. Tailored specifically for the rhythm and demands of city life, these all-electric siblings blend confident style with a clever equipment package, all while […]
Don’t Just Burn Rubber, Re-Invent It – Tyrewise is Dishing Out Cash for Bright Ideas
We’ve all been there. You’ve squeezed every last kilometre of grip out of your favourite set of boots, and now they’re sitting in a sad pile, destined for… well, where do they actually go? For too long, New Zealand’s mountain of end-of-life tyres has been a bit of an afterthought, often bundled onto a ship […]
Listen! Audi Celebrates 60 Years of Being Ahead of the Curve
Sixty years. It’s a long time in any industry, but in the fast-paced world of automotive design and engineering, it’s an eternity. This year, Audi is marking six decades since its momentous return to the automotive stage, and to celebrate, they’ve gathered a collection of their greatest hits in the stunning Rioja region of northern […]
BYD Celebrates A Million Little Seagulls or Surfs
In the time it takes most of us to successfully keep a houseplant alive, BYD has managed to build and sell one million examples of its compact electric superstar, the DOLPHIN SURF (aka Seagull). Yes, you read that correctly. One. Million. Rolled out from its home factory in Xi’an, China, this plucky little EV hit […]
Beyoncé’s Flying ‘Carriage’ Fails its WOF Mid-Concert
In the automotive world, we know that even the most cherished rides can let you down at the worst possible moment. For pop superstar Beyoncé, that moment came mid-air, in front of thousands, when her flying stage prop decided it had had enough. During the Houston stop on her “Cowboy Carter” tour, Queen B was […]
Nissan Crowned Top Mass-Market Brand in J.D. Power Study
When it comes to new cars, first impressions are everything. That initial 90-day period, when the new-car smell is still fresh and you’re discovering all the bells and whistles, is critical. A single annoying rattle or a glitchy infotainment screen can sour the whole ownership experience. It seems Nissan has been paying incredibly close attention […]
40% of motorists rate their EV knowledge as POOR
The year 2030. It feels like a date from a sci-fi movie, but it’s creeping up faster than a silent EV in a quiet supermarket car park. It’s the year the UK waves goodbye to new petrol and diesel car sales, a deadline that’s supposed to usher us into a bright, clean, electric future. There’s […]
Koenigsegg’s Latest – Sadair’s Spear is a 1,625hp Tribute to a Horse
Introducing the Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear. It’s another multi-million dollar, entirely unobtainable slice of automotive insanity that makes just about everything else look like it’s standing still. And in classic Koenigsegg fashion, the story behind its name is as unique as the car itself. What’s in a Name? Apparently, a Racehorse. Remember the Koenigsegg Jesko? The […]