Clarkson’s Case for Top Gear’s Return
There are few things more British than a good cup of tea, the weather, and, of course, Jeremy Clarkson complaining about the state of motoring. But the grand old man of automotive television—never shy of controversy—has made a fresh case for why the BBC must revive Top Gear, that legendary car show which lately has […]
Toyota NZ and NZ Rugby- A Partnership with Drive
Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) has just driven straight into the heart of Aotearoa’s national sport—partnering with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) as the Official Training Kit Partner in a three-year deal that ensures Toyota branding will be turning heads at every scrum, ruck, and sprint session across the nation’s much-loved Teams in Black. Let’s put it […]
T-rust issues for LDV in Aus
Last month, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched Federal Court proceedings against LDV Automotive Australia (LDV), alleging misleading advertising related to the durability and suitability of LDV’s T60 and G10 vehicle models. This case takes aim at fundamental expectations Australians hold when purchasing new vehicles—trust in the promises made by manufacturers regarding reliability […]
Mattel Brick Shop Unveils Hot Wheels Collector Builds
Mattel’s latest pit stop for playtime greatness combines the high-octane world of Hot Wheels with the satisfyingly clicky creativity of brick building—enter the Mattel Brick Shop. That’s right, Mattel, known for legendary toys that threatened your piggybank since 1945, is putting a fresh spin (and some real metal parts) on the collect-and-build craze, launching its […]
ENGINE APOCALYPSE NOW – GM’s 700,000+Vehicle Recall
In Detroit’s latest mechanical soap opera, General Motors has issued a recall that has owners of nearly 600,000 premium American gas-guzzlers clutching their pearls and their wallets simultaneously. The automotive giant is recalling a staggering 721,000 vehicles worldwide—597,630 in the United States alone—because apparently, their mighty 6.2L V8 engines might decide to catastrophically self-destruct while […]
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer
If ever there was proof that the past can be present and still outpace the future, it’s the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer, a tyre-smoking love letter to both classic form and contemporary high-octane substance. What’s Old Is New (and Much, Much Better) Again Singer’s latest project turns the nostalgia dial up to […]
The Classic Defender V8 Soft Top Roars Back to Life
Not all legends wear capes—some wear canvas. Prepare to tip your panama hat, or simply roll up your sleeves, as Land Rover Classic has dusted off its toolbox (and perhaps a monocle or two) to resurrect an automotive icon: the Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top. This is not just a revival; it’s a […]
Oh goodie – the Aston Martin DBX now has an S
Move over, DBX707—there’s a new alpha SUV prowling the Aston Martin paddock, and it’s called the DBX S, the supercar of SUVs turned up to ‘S’ for scandalous. If you thought Aston Martin’s last SUV was just a polite Brit with a rocket launcher, you haven’t read the new spec sheet. The DBX S has […]
A D(EV)Max? Isuzu’s new D-MAX EV starts production
Isuzu has officially flipped the switch on mass production of its first fully electric 1-ton pickup, the D-MAX EV, at its Thai manufacturing hub. That means the same nation famed for spicy curries and bustling markets is now dishing out a seriously electrifying truck, tailor-made to haul Europe into a new era of carbon-neutral driving. […]
China’s L2+ ADAS Market Takes the Fast Lane to $20 Billion by 2040s
If you’ve recently visited a bustling Chinese city and seen cars seemingly on autopilot, no, you didn’t walk onto a tech expo show floor. Welcome to the era of L2+ Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), China’s new innovation battleground where full-stack solution providers are racing ahead at breakneck speed, and the only real traffic jam is […]