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 […]
Nissan’s Driverless Dream – Autonomous Serena Minivans Hit Yokohama’s Streets
The hum of the future is getting louder, and it sounds a lot like a Nissan Serena minivan navigating the bustling streets of Yokohama, Japan. Forget concept sketches and tech-show demos; Nissan, in a major collaboration, has officially kicked off a real-world pilot program for an autonomous mobility service, representing a huge stride towards a […]
This Rolls-Royce Spectre Is The World’s Most Expensive Homage To A Dog
So, you love your dog. That’s cool. We get it. You buy them the premium kibble, the squeaky toys that drive you insane, and maybe even a jaunty little raincoat for those drizzly morning walks. You might even have a photo of them as your phone’s lock screen. But have you ever commissioned a multi-million […]