NXT MK1 EVO – 760kg and 451hp of Awesomeness
There are race cars, and then there are race cars that make you stop mid-conversation, stare at them and ask the rather obvious question “How bloody fast is that thing?” The NXT MK1 EVO is firmly in the second category, and that was the question I had when I spotted it at the 2026 Chengdu […]
JAC Shows Off New T9 Ute PHEV Interior – and it’s Stunning
For a ute that has traditionally been sold on the promise of toughness, capability and plenty of equipment for the money, the JAC T9 has always had a slightly unexpected party trick: it doesn’t feel particularly agricultural once you climb inside. Now, JAC appears to be taking that idea considerably further. At the 2026 Chengdu […]
BYD Atto 2 DM-i – The Practical and Pleasantly Priced PHEV
It wasn’t that long ago when a PHEV (plug-in hybrid) felt like a compromise between two automotive worlds, and essentially satisfying neither. Well, BYD’s Atto 2 DM-i is out to change all that, it’s a compact SUV that proves you don’t need to choose between electric convenience and range anxiety peace of mind. The Sweet […]
Dongfeng’s Voyah Passion S Goes Full Looney Tunes Loop
There are many ways to launch a new car. You could put it on a stage, you could wheel it into a fancy hotel, employ a mildly enthusiastic presenter and tell journalists about its revolutionary new infotainment system. Or, if you’re Dongfeng, you could point your new electric SUV at a tunnel, wind it up […]
Family Matters – How ADHL is Redefining the Kiwi Automotive Landscape
As many of you may know, the New Zealand automotive industry is currently navigating its most turbulent and transformative period in three decades. For the average motorist, the shift is visible on the showroom floor, a sudden influx of new badges, a pivot toward electrification, and the slow, steady decline of some familiar legacy names. […]
Mercedes-Benz NZ Nets the ASB Classic
Sometimes you just know when two brands were destined to collide on the same court. Enter Mercedes-Benz New Zealand and the ASB Classic, a collaboration that feels less like a sponsorship deal and more like a natural evolution of excellence meeting excellence. Why This Partnership Actually Makes Sense Let’s cut through the corporate speak for […]
Leapmotor intend to be ‘unignorable’
It’s fair to say that in New Zealand, Leapmotor has been doing a bit of a “ziggy zaggy” dance. It’s a brand with plenty of promise, but let’s be honest, it hasn’t quite hit the stride we (or they) expected. Well, the team at ADHL has finally called time on the excuses, and they’ve got […]
Leapmotor’s B03X NZ Launch and Price
The Leapmotor B03X is the latest all-electric crossover to join the brand’s expanding line up, and if the buzz at the launch is anything to go by, it’s here to make some serious noise. When introducing the Leapmotor B03X, local distributors ADHL’s message was clear, “Excellence within reach.” It’s a bold tagline about this value […]
Cool as.. Zeekr On ICE experience
Zeekr gains traction while losing it too There are car launches, there are driving experiences, and then there’s Zeekr On Ice, an event where someone clearly decided that driving electric cars sideways on a mountain top wasn’t quite enough, so they added five-star accommodation, gourmet hospitality, world-class instructors AND, because apparently normal transport is now […]
Gordon Murray’s S1 – Manual V12 That Actually Lets You Enjoy the Drive
So, let’s be honest, most supercars are about bragging rights and weekend car-park heroics. But Gordon Murray’s new S1? This thing is different. It’s a V12 manual supercar designed for people who actually want to drive, not just own a trophy. The Anti-Hypercar Supercar In a world obsessed with hybrid systems, paddle shifters, and downforce […]