Polestar and University of Oxford Launch Study to Measure the Thrill of Driving
Polestar has partnered with the SDG Impact Lab at the University of Oxford to conduct scientific research into whether the physical and neurological experience of driving excitement can be measured and analysed.
How Volvo CE and TDX are Shaping the Future of Construction in New Zealand
At the recent Volvo Days 2026 in Sweden, we spoke with Hanna Inatovic, Head of Region International, about sustainability, electric powered and connected machinery, and the importance of TDX, (a distributor on the other side of the world) in helping Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) shape the future of construction globally. In the global landscape of […]
More tech, more grip, and more Rider Focus – Triumph sharpens the Daytona 660 for 2026
Triumph has been on a big reinvention of its lineup, as part of 2026 Unleashed. We now get to see what’s new for the Daytona 660, a bike that already hit a sweet spot in the middleweight sports segment and given it the kind of upgrades that actually matter when you’re riding hard, commuting daily, […]
Bugatti Calandre – Not exactly the Prettiest Clock
Let’s not kid ourselves: the Jacob & Co. Bugatti Calandre is a technical marvel, a collector’s grail, and a crystal-infused fever dream born of feverish Franco-Italian collaboration—but it is not the prettiest clock. And frankly, that’s kind of its point. First, picture this: a small trunk, the kind that might hold the backup monocle for […]
Toyota doubles down on the Hydrogen Dream with the 3rd gen of their Fuel Cell system
If you’ve ever wondered what true automotive devotion looks like, look no further than Toyota and its undying love for hydrogen. Once again, Toyota is making headlines by doubling down on the fuel that they insist is the key to a sustainable future. In their latest press release, the automaker cheerfully reminded us all that […]
Auckland FC 2 – 0 Western United Match report
Match Report brought to you by Cupra (Official motor vehicle partner of Auckland FC) An Aerodynamic Analysis – In what could be described as a masterclass in high-pressure performance, Auckland FC demonstrated superior downforce management in their 2-0 victory over Western United. The initial phase saw both teams testing the atmospheric conditions, with the notable wind factor playing […]
Elon Musk – Tech God, Fake Gamer?
It turns out that while Elon Musk is an interplanetary visionary and, uh, Twitter (now X) chaos agent, his ventures into the world of gaming might be as authentic as a knockoff Liverpool FC shirt. Musk, who is desperate to solidify his gamer cred with the same fervor he uses to brand himself as a […]
OCTA OTW to Dakar – Defender OCTA to compete at the Rally
Land Rover is taking its legendary Defender to new heights with the introduction of the Defender OCTA, a rally-prepped vehicle that marks the brand’s bold entry into the world of Dakar and FIA World Rally-Raid Championships. This marks Land Rover’s first factory-backed entry into the grueling world of rally competitions, and the OCTA is designed to […]
No bull, Luke ‘the Nuke’ is a fashionista
Luke the Nuke Littler is More Than Just a Pretty (and Expensive) Watch Seventeen-year-old darts prodigy Luke “The Nuke” Littler has apparently detonated not just the dartboard, but the fashion world as well. Sources claim that his £5,500 (NZ$10,000) TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph, sported during his world championship win, has catapulted him into the style […]
Clarkson’s pub does a 180
Jeremy Clarkson, known for his explosive (Top Gear/The Grand Tour) antics on-screen, is now making just as much noise off it – this time at his Oxfordshire pub, The Farmer’s Dog. Inspired by the 17-year-old darts prodigy Luke Littler, who smashed his way to World Championship glory like a pub regular taking on their fifth […]