Chery Tiggo 7 & Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids – First Drive Review
Affordable Innovation Meets Practical Efficiency As Chinese carmaker Chery strengthens its presence in New Zealand through its core brand and sub-brands Omoda and Jaecoo, two standout contenders are ready to make waves in the highly competitive hybrid SUV segment, the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids. These two models, which share the brand’s revolutionary […]
5 Best Things About the MG ZS Hybrid+
NZ’s compact SUV market is buzzing, yet even so, the arrival of the all-new MG ZS is bound to make some serious waves. While the entire ZS range has been given a sleek redesign, it’s the introduction of the innovative HYBRID+ model that’s really got our attention. It promises efficiency, tech, and practicality without the […]
2025 BMW M5 Touring Review – The Ultimate Everyday Rocket Returns
BMW fans, rejoice, the wagon is back. For just the third time in the nameplate’s legendary history, the BMW M5 Touring makes a return. And this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and more electrified than ever before. Since the first M5 arrived in 1984, the model has stood as the benchmark for performance sedans. But it […]
GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV Review – The Shock and Awe Coupe
The automotive landscape is electrifying at a pace that’s hard to ignore, and GWM is pushing rising to the challenge. Enter the Haval H6 GT Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), a vehicle that blends the in-your-face styling of a coupe-SUV with a powertrain that delivers both staggering performance and impressive efficiency. It’s a machine of bold claims […]
GWM Tank 300 Ultra Diesel Review – The One We’ve Been Waiting For?
“Diesel power. Oh, that is so much better.” That’s the sentiment that perfectly captures the arrival of the GWM Tank 300’s new diesel variant. For a while now, the Tank 300 has been this handsome, Tonka-tough-looking SUV that, while impressive, had a bit of a drinking problem. GWM’s hybrid offerings don’t quite solve the issue […]
All-new 6th Gen Subaru Forester – first drive NZ
The adventurous Kiwi SUV Icon, (also known as the Forester) has arrived in New Zealand and to help celebrate, Subaru NZ and Australia invited us to the South Island (Christchurch and beyond) to play with it. Not only does it get three, ‘strong-hybrid heart’ variants, but it’s smarter, safer and more capable too! For over […]
2025 Mercedes-AMG E53 Review – The Goldilocks AMG
When Mercedes-AMG unveiled the C63 plug-in hybrid, it was met with an awkward silence, followed by the distant sound of disapproval from fans and critics alike (we actually liked it!). A four-cylinder hybrid replacing the iconic V8? That was a hard pill to swallow, and it didn’t go down well. But Mercedes isn’t the sort […]
Big name, bigger ute – GWM Cannon Alpha Ultra HEV review
The GWM Canon Alpha Ultra HEV is essentially a full-size statement of intent from Great Wall Motors. With the Chinese brand gunning for a slice of the lucrative lifestyle and work-ready ute pie, the Canon Alpha Ultra lands with a bold presence, hybrid credentials, and a spec sheet that reads like a luxury SUV brochure. […]
GWM Cannon Lux Review – Rugged Value With Room to Refine
GWM’s Cannon ute has made waves in the New Zealand market with its aggressive pricing and big-spec energy, and the base model proves you don’t necessarily need to spend top dollar to get a feature-rich workhorse. This truck might not nail every aspect of premium ute life, but for those on a tighter budget looking […]
2025 Suzuki Fronx – first drive NZ
Funky Name, Functional Flair The name might raise eyebrows ‘Fronx?’ but Suzuki’s new compact crossover wears its badge with pride. Stylish, efficient, and well-equipped, the Fronx is the Japanese brand’s latest contender in the bustling small SUV market. Built in India and designed in Japan, it’s a bold step into a new segment for Suzuki […]