MG Joins Forces with Blues, Super Rugby Pacific Champions
In a move that’s got rugby fans’ engines revving, MG New Zealand has announced its latest power play – becoming the official vehicle partner of the defending Super Rugby Pacific champions, the Blues. The partnership, which could be described as a match made in high-performance heaven, comes fresh off the Blues’ triumphant victory over the […]
Kia’s Electric Dreams – Spanish Showdown Set to Electrify Europe
In what promises to be the automotive equivalent of a Spanish fiesta, Kia Corporation is gearing up to drop some seriously charged announcements at the 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain . The Korean automaker, clearly not content with just one EV Day under its belt, is taking its electric show on the road […]
BYD’s ‘God’s Eye’ Watches Over All
Either divinely inspired or delightfully presumptuous, Chinese automotive giant BYD has unveiled its newest creation: the “God’s Eye” autonomous driving system. And unlike its celestial namesake, this omniscient observer comes with a surprisingly earthly price tag. In what could be described as a automotive revelation, BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu announced that the company plans to […]
Dashboard Cameras – From Budget Gadget to Road Safety Revolution
It would appear that the humble dashcam has emerged as the unsung hero of road safety, transforming from a luxury gadget into what experts now call an “essential digital witness” for modern drivers. GEM Motoring Assist, a venerable institution in road safety since 1932 , is making waves with their latest advocacy for universal dashcam […]
BMW M – ICE, EV or Both
Interview with Frank van Meel – BMW M Part II – (Part I here. Part III here. Part IV here) For those that don’t know. Franciscus van Meel, the current CEO of BMW M GmbH, has led the German automotive company to remarkable success, recently celebrating their 13th consecutive year of record-breaking sales with 206,582 […]
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Arrives – well in Aus anyway
GWM has unveiled its latest mechanical masterpiece – the Cannon Alpha PHEV – proving that going green doesn’t mean compromising on grunt. This isn’t your grandmother’s hybrid – it’s a tire-shredding, mud-slinging powerhouse that laughs in the face of range anxiety. With a whopping 300kW of combined power and 750Nm of torque, this electrified utility […]
We chat to Mr BMW M, Frank van Meel on all things M – current and future.
Interview with Frank van Meel – Part 1 (Part II here. Part III here. Part IV here) According to Adam Shaver (Managing Director, BMW Group New Zealand), 2024 was a difficult year for the automotive industry in New Zealand, which is a bit of an understatement. But he says, what’s really exciting is that in many ways […]
Volvo EX30 Cross Country – The Swedish electric adventurer
Volvo has unveiled its latest creation in the most Swedish way possible – by a crackling fire in a remote winter cabin, partnering with outdoor guru Fjällräven. Because nothing says “we mean business” quite like launching a car where your breath freezes mid-sentence. The Little SUV That Could The EX30 Cross Country isn’t just another […]
Smart NZ – From City Runabout to Electric SUV Powerhouse
In a dramatic transformation that would make Cinderella’s fairy godmother proud, Smart, the brand once known for tiny urban runabouts is making a grand entrance into New Zealand’s luxury electric vehicle market. Smart, the former purveyor of diminutive two-seaters, has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis into a premium electric SUV manufacturer that’s about to shake up […]
Nissan accelerates green steel adoption in sustainability push
In a significant move towards sustainable manufacturing, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced an ambitious expansion of its green steel usage in Japan, marking a major step in the automotive industry’s fight against climate change. The Japanese automotive giant aims to quintuple its use of low-CO₂-emission steel in fiscal year 2025 compared to FY2023 levels, […]