Honda Celebrates Its F1 Legacy With an Accessible Tribute Watch
Honda and Casio have teamed up to create a special edition wristwatch that honors a historic milestone in the Japanese manufacturer’s motorsport journey. But, the most interesting bit of this all is that rather than focusing on Honda’s upcoming return to Formula 1 as an engine supplier in 2026 (how cool is that), this timepiece […]
New player, BIG swing – MG MGU9 Ute Review
The Ute segment is hot as it gets in New Zealand, and each new model feels like it needs to prove itself over the competition by being larger than before, and larger than all others. So how does a new entrant play at that game, having their first foray into the segment, with a unibody […]
Less is more – MG HS Hybrid+ Review
MG’s HS range has been on something of an evolution sprint lately, with each model showcasing another step forward in the brand’s rapid-fire development cycle. After spending a week in the HS Super Hybrid (the plug-in version), I slid straight into the HS Hybrid+ and the experience was a curious blend of déjà vu and […]
Return to Defender – Land Rover Defender 110 D300 SE Review
One can’t quite believe the current Land Rover Defender has been with us for half a decade already. The analogue icon was reimagined with bang-up to date off road technology and the latest infotainment toys and refinement. With numerous appearances in recent pop culture and its penchant for occupying the driveways of many who can […]
Namedroppin’ – MG MGS5 Review
MG has been on a steady upward curve for a while, and as someone that has driven pretty much every single car in their lineup, it is easy to see the improvements, even when doing facelifts and refreshes. So we naturally wonder how it would be with a new model, and that’s what we have […]
Clean Car Standard to face significant fee reductions amid EV struggles
The New Zealand Government is moving to sharply reduce the fees associated with its Clean Vehicle Standard, in a step it argues is essential to prevent imported car prices from ballooning out of control. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the changes will help protect consumers from steep cost increases, especially at a time when many […]
Reporting for Down Under Duty – How Nissan tuned the New Navara for our Environment
The next generation of the Nissan Navara is very much a global product, but it is also being tuned by us, for us. The brand has confirmed that the upcoming ute has been extensively tested and tuned in Australia by local engineering specialists Premcar, ensuring it’s ready for the worksite, the weekend getaway, and pretty […]
Precise racing meets precise engineering – TAG Heuer honours Ayrton Senna with two new Chronographs
Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has unveiled two new special-edition chronographs in its Formula 1 collection, honouring the legacy of Brazilian F1 driver Ayrton Senna. The timepieces, made available in time for the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix, mix racing-inspired design, motorsport-adjacent materials and craftsmanship that reflects the spirit of speed, precision and national pride of […]
Big Body, Bigger Value – Chery Tiggo 8 Review
When a brand offers a 7-seater SUV and claims to cover the family, commuting and weekend-escape duties in one package, it’s easy to be skeptical. After spending time with the Chery Tiggo 8, however, I found myself pleasantly surprised by how it delivers on that promise. It may not carry the gloss of premium brands, […]
Ford recharges their Stallion with the 2025 Mustang Mach-E – And we get to drive it!
Ford’s all-electric SUV gallops into its 2025 model year with a refreshed lineup, more power, and more technology, just as we touch down in Melbourne for a first local drive. More details will come soon, but first, here’s what’s new beneath the surface. The Mustang Mach-E has become Ford’s electric ambassador for our part of […]