Gentlebots start your engines – Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League 2
What happens when you invite the world’s top engineers, data scientists, and thrill-seeking AI algorithms to throw caution (and their comfort zones) to the wind on a Grand Prix track? You get the second season of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL)—the globe’s most ambitious, high-octane, and unapologetically nerdy motorsport spectacle. For those who […]
From Seoul to Shore – Kia President’s Landmark Visit to NZ
Kia Corporation President and CEO, Mr. Song Ho-Sung, recently underscored the brand’s growing commitment to the New Zealand market with a personal visit to Kia’s Auckland head office and the country’s top-selling Kia dealership. This high-profile trip marked a significant milestone for the marque, highlighting the strategic importance of New Zealand within Kia’s global operations. […]
The 2026 GMC Hummer EV Supertruck made superer
When GMC launched the HUMMER EV, it wasn’t just about throwing some batteries in a brawny shell—it was inventing an entire genre: the EV supertruck. One could argue GMC dropped a battery-powered asteroid into the rough-and-tumble world of off-road brutes, and for 2026, they’re back to prove gravitational pulls are for lesser trucks. King Crab: […]
Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept breaks ground
With the fanfare of Roland-Garros as the backdrop and the scent of clay mingling in the Parisian air, Renault’s Roland-Garros 2025 showcase plays out like a tennis Grand Slam of design, engineering, and a pinch of old-school charm. The headline act? The world premiere of the Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept—a stylish, electric, off-road homage […]
Chery-built Freelander leaves bitter taste for some
The Freelander is back (almost), but not how you remember it. Once a proudly British SUV that put the “leisure” in leisure activity, it’s now been revived in what some might call a Frankensteinian collaboration between JLR and its long-time Chinese partner Chery—a move bound to make purists reach for their barley water. JLR, seeking […]
Toyota’s 2026 bZ Woodland – Electric Meets Outdoor Grit
If you’ve ever wished your SUV was as ready for adventure as you are (without unloading a metric ton of carbon dioxide on your next expedition) it’s time to meet Toyota’s latest trailblazer, the 2026 bZ Woodland. It’s Toyota’s way of telling electric vehicle skeptics: yes, you really can have your (zero-emissions) cake and tow […]
BYD Hungary for European success
In a move more dramatic than a Hungarian operetta and almost as electrifying as the vehicles it makes, BYD—the world’s leading new-energy vehicle manufacturer—has set its European compass firmly on Budapest. BYD has announced it would base its European empire (technically: its business headquarters and new R&D centre) in Hungary’s capital, a city already boasting […]
Discovery at Goodwoof 2025 – Where Luxury SUVs Go Walkies
Move over agility courses—Goodwoof 2025 just became the main stage for both pedigree pups and pedigree SUVs, as Land Rover Discovery assumes its new mantle as Official Automotive Partner. Forget the usual dog show chic; this year, Discovery is inspiring a summer packed with family adventures and four-legged fun that’s as luxurious as it is […]
Mahindra’s Ambitious 10 SUV Launch Plan for 2025-2026
Mahindra & Mahindra, a key player in the Indian automotive industry, has outlined a bold roadmap for 2025-2026, planning to launch at least ten new SUVs, spanning across internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid, and battery electric vehicle (BEV) segments. This aggressive strategy underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving […]
JAC T9 smashes 24-hour endurance record
It started, as all great legends do, with a braai (BBQ for non-SA people), a bet, and a bakkie (oddly no beer though). What began as some mates with tongs in hand and a camera rolling for a South African motoring channel quickly turned into a headline-stealing feat for JAC. The T9—the Chinese ute making […]