All‑New BMW iX3 Neue Klasse NZ-Exclusive first-drive Review
When it was unveiled in Munich, BMW said the iX3 Neue Klasse was the start of a new era, but now after a few days behind the wheel on sun‑baked Spanish tarmac, I can honestly confirm that it feels like they’ve quietly skipped an era altogether. It’s BMW ripping up its own playbook and starting […]
The Tech-Laden IM6 Premium EV – First Drive NZ
The New Zealand new car market is getting another new jolt of electric excitement, but this time it’s coming from a familiar family. MG New Zealand has officially pulled the covers off its new, premium stablemate, IM Motors. Short for “Intelligent Motion,” the brand is making its Kiwi debut under the MG umbrella, promising a […]
Cupra Tavascan V & VZ First Drive Review – Spanish Obsession
For the past year, Cupra New Zealand has been on a mission of refinement. Their goal, as they put it, was to rationalize their range, ensuring every model is a pure expression of the brand’s core tenets: bold design, cutting-edge tech, and a driver-first experience. This isn’t a brand that designs by committee or softens […]
2025 Audi A5 Avant S-Line PHEV Review – The Perfect Quattro?
The search for the perfect car often feels like a quest for a mythical creature. We want a vehicle that’s stylish but practical, thrilling to drive but frugal on fuel, and packed with technology without being overly complex. It’s a delicate balance that few manufacturers ever truly master. Enter the 2025 Audi A5 Avant Plug-in […]
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Review – The Silent Vandal of Luxury
There’s an inherent paradox at the heart of the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre. For over a century, the Spirit of Ecstasy has flown atop grilles behind which sat monumental, whisper-quiet combustion engines, paragons of effortless, continent-crossing power. Now, the loudest statement from Goodwood is utterly silent. The Black Badge Spectre is not only Rolls-Royce’s next […]
Suzuki Fronx Review – Conquering a New Frontier
Suzuki has a long and storied history of making exceptional small cars. Models like the Swift, Jimny, and Vitara are household names, celebrated for their clever packaging, reliability, and fun-to-drive nature. So, when the brand announces it’s “boldly going where no Suzuki has ever gone before” with an all-new nameplate, you pay attention. Meet the […]
OMGeely – first drive of Geely’s new Riddara Ute, EX5 EV and Starray EM-i
The automotive landscape is in a constant state of flux, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the sheer volume of new brands arriving on our shores. The latest, and arguably one of the most significant, is Geely. You might not know the name, but you definitely know its work. As the parent company […]
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Review – A Symphony of Blue Thunder
There are cars that you drive, and then there are cars that you experience. The latest Mercedes-AMG GT 63 is unequivocally the latter. It’s a machine that transcends mere transportation, a grand tourer that is somehow more thrilling than a roller coaster and a work of art worthy of its own gallery. Finished in a […]
Toyota GR Yaris Automatic Review – GR-ins for a wider audience
Let’s get one thing straight, the original Toyota GR Yaris was a giant thunderclap in a quiet sky of shopping carts. A rally-bred homologation special that gatecrashed the hot hatch party and promptly rewrote the rulebook. It was raw, aggressive, and defiantly, exclusively manual. For purists, it was perfection, a direct, unfiltered connection between driver, […]
MG QS Essence Review – Is This 7-Seat SUV the New Value King of NZ?
In the fiercely competitive arena of the family-sized, three-row SUV, a new challenger from MG Motors has stepped into the ring. Meet the MG QS, a large seven-seat SUV stretching nearly five metres long, squaring up to seasoned heavyweights in the New Zealand market. It’s aiming its sights squarely at beloved family haulers like the […]