Alfa, Jeep and Ram, down but far from out
Stellantis has been in the wars lately, bruised by bloated Jeep inventories, stung by tariff whiplash, and nudged (some might say shoved) by shifting US regulations. But at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, new CEO Antonio Filosa struck a tone far closer to “victory lap” than “damage control,” promising a muscular product revival featuring fresh […]
The shape of Peugeot’s future is.. a Polygon
Peugeot has never been shy about signaling its intentions for the future, but with the arrival of the new Polygon Concept (and its accompanying multi‑country Polygon Roadshow) the French marque is putting its boldest ideas on wheels, packing them into a movable showcase, and sending them across Europe for all to experience firsthand. A rolling […]
Rallye Monte-Carlo is Backdrop for Paddon’s WRC return
Hayden Paddon is set to light up the Alps once again as he makes a long‑awaited return to the FIA World Rally Championship at the legendary Rallye Monte‑Carlo, his first WRC start since 2018. It’s a comeback story tailor‑made for motorsport fans, and one that carries extra weight for New Zealanders who have followed Paddon’s […]
ANCAP’s Stars of 2025
Life is full of choices, but if you’d rather not test your own crash‑worthiness, ANCAP has dropped its 2025 safety superstars, and it’s quite the lineup of overachievers. Each year ANCAP crunches the numbers across four big-ticket safety pillars (Adult Protection, Child Protection, Vulnerable Road Users and Safety Assist) to crown the cars most likely […]
BYD NZ Sealion 8 – A 7-seat, luxurious PHEV Super Hybrid
BYD New Zealand has just unveiled local pricing and spec for its newest family-focused plug‑in hybrid SUV – the all‑new, seven‑seat BYD Sealion 8. Think of it as the brand’s most ambitious step yet into the Kiwi driveway, blending long‑range hybrid capability with everyday practicality and a generous splash of premium tech. Arriving in three […]
Sleeping With Vicki Butler-Henderson (and the Highway Code)
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding off while trying to remember the difference between a pelican and a puffin crossing, good news: that somnolent superpower of the Highway Code has finally been weaponised for good. Yes, the UK’s famously snooze-inducing rulebook has been transformed into a full-blown bedtime story – narrated by none other than […]
Volvo Confirms EX90 NZ Arrival and Global EX60 Reveal
Volvo is kicking off 2026 with serious momentum, confirming not one but two all-new fully electric SUVs headed for New Zealand, and both are set to make a major impact on the premium EV landscape. The brand has locked in arrival timing, specs and pricing for the flagship EX90, while also revealing that the hotly […]
Defender Makes History with a Dakar Win
The Dakar Rally has always been the ultimate proving ground, an unforgiving, untameable cauldron of sand, rock, heat and mechanical endurance. It’s the Everest of motorsport, a 13‑stage, 8,000km odyssey across Saudi Arabia that chews through even the hardiest machines and the bravest teams. And yet, in 2026, a newcomer didn’t just survive it. It […]
The All‑New Audi Q3 NZ – everything we know including price
Audi New Zealand is gearing up for one of its most important model launches in recent years: the third‑generation Audi Q3. Set to arrive in April 2026, this completely reimagined compact SUV brings more tech, more efficiency, and more attitude, and follows hot on the heels of the wildly successful Q5 launch that has sent […]
Chery adds petrol-power to their 7 seater Tiggo 8 SUV
Chery is continuing its rapid rise in the New Zealand market with the arrival of the new petrol‑powered Tiggo 8, a luxury‑leaning 7‑seat SUV that promises big space, big features, and big value. Landing in dealerships this month, the Tiggo 8 joins the brand’s expanding local line‑up in two generously equipped grades (Urban and Ultimate) […]