Rolls-Royce fragrance – with a Side of Eau de Bespoke
The good fellows at Rolls-Royce have decided that your eyeballs and fingertips haven’t been spoiled nearly enough, so now they’re coming for your nostrils. Introducing the Rolls-Royce Scent, because even the most obscenely luxurious interiors apparently weren’t quite multisensory enough. This isn’t some cheap air freshener that smells like “New Car” or your gran’s potpourri […]
Tesla Who? The AMG GT 63 S E Proves Hybrids Can be Ferocious
Mercedes-AMG has just unleashed a formidable beast onto the tarmac, proving once again that they don’t do “average.” Introducing the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4-Door Coupe, a car so dripping with power and hybrid cred that even Tesla might sweat a little. It’s the kind of hybrid engineering that doesn’t trade in tree-hugging […]
Hyundai Tucson Series II, so refreshed, it needs sunglasses
Bigger, Bolder, and Ready to Dominate 2025! The Hyundai TUCSON Series II is rolling into town, and it’s not just here to turn heads; it’s here to set benchmarks. Hyundai New Zealand has officially introduced the newest iteration of their crowd-favourite mid-size SUV, and, spoiler alert, it’s packing enough upgrades to make even the pickiest […]
Personalised Plates – A Highway to Hilarity (and Mild Peril?)
The humble number plate. Once a mere identifier, now a canvas for the witty, the weird, and the downright wince-inducing. Sales of personalised plates have skyrocketed, injecting a cool £276 million into the UK government coffers annually, (and un-reported millions into New Zealand), proving that vehicle owners will pay top dollar to tell the world […]
All-New Škoda Kodiaq – Bigger, Bolder, and Brighter
Škoda has just pulled the satin off its second-generation Kodiaq, promising a significant leap forward in size, sustainability, and tech. This isn’t just a refresh; it’s a full-blown overhaul of the Czech brand’s flagship SUV, boasting a bolder design language, cutting-edge features, and a renewed focus on eco-conscious motoring. The Kodiaq’s exterior has received a […]
Audi removes Numerical Confusion – Model Names Get a Logic Upgrade
In a move that has surprised precisely no one who has ever tried to decipher the sprawling enigma of German automotive nomenclature, Audi has announced a global standardisation of its model names. Gone are the days of puzzling over even and odd numbers signifying different powertrains. The future, according to Audi, is alphanumeric and, dare […]
None Shall Pass – Snakes Pass (Except Maybe a Few Bikes)
A57 Snake Pass, the UK’s most serpentine stretch of tarmac and a petrolhead’s pilgrimage, is facing an existential crisis. No, it’s not a sudden shortage of overpriced petrol or a plague of speed cameras. It’s geology. Apparently, the ground beneath this beloved ribbon of road is about as stable as a politician’s promise, resulting in […]
Leadership change at Honda New Zealand
Honda NZ Gets a New Boss – and She’s Making History! Big shake-up in the Kiwi motoring world! Honda New Zealand has a new Managing Director, and she’s a trailblazer. Carolyn McMahon, currently Vice President and Director at Honda Australia, is stepping up to the plate on April 1st, 2025. That’s right, she’s crossing the […]
Kiwis Are Redefining the Classic Road Trip
When summer rolls around in New Zealand, there’s a collective tradition that nearly every Kiwi embraces – the great summer road trip. New research commissioned by Jaguar Land Rover NZ sheds light on just how much we love that annual escape, with a staggering 97% of Kiwis hitting the highways and backroads to make the […]
We knew the Nissan Ariya was hot, but…
Nestled deep in the unforgiving Arizona desert, Nissan’s Arizona Testing Center (ATC) is no ordinary workplace. Temperatures soar beyond 115 degrees Fahrenheit, dust storms loom large, and rugged terrain challenges even the most capable vehicles. But in this land of extremes, something extraordinary has emerged—a shining, electric beacon of innovation and grit known as the […]