Tough, Demanding Territories Opt for Indian‑Created Vehicles
South Africa’s automotive landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and the momentum is undeniably coming from India. In 2025, half of all cars sold in South Africa are expected to have Indian roots, whether through full manufacturing or Indian‑made components, marking a remarkable rise for a country once seen primarily as a budget‑vehicle production hub […]
Kia EV2 shows its face – but future in NZ uncertain (yeah right)
Kia has taken centre stage at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show with the global debut of its newest compact electric SUV, the Kia EV2 – a model designed to make the shift to EV motoring more accessible, emotional, and intuitive than ever before. As the sixth dedicated electric vehicle in Kia’s fast‑growing EV line‑up, the […]
RAM Trucks Celebrates 10 Years as NZ’s #1 Large Pick-Up
In a segment where toughness, capability, and brand loyalty rule the road, RAM Trucks NZ has achieved a milestone worthy of a proper Kiwi celebration. The brand has officially announced that it has held the title of New Zealand’s #1 Large Pick-up Truck for an incredible 10 years in a row, cementing its place as […]
Toyota New Zealand Unveils the 2026 RAV4 Price and Specs
For years, the Toyota RAV4 has been a pillar of Kiwi motoring life, from the school run to the great Kiwi roadie, it’s the SUV you’ll spot everywhere. And now, Toyota New Zealand has officially announced the pricing and details of the all-new sixth-generation 2026 RAV4, arriving in the first half of the year. With […]
Ingenlath back to make Volvo Cars great again
Thomas Ingenlath is returning to the brand as Chief Design Officer, effective 1 February 2026. For Volvo enthusiasts and design purists alike, this is a homecoming that signals a bold creative era for the Swedish marque, one that blends visionary design with the accelerating shift toward electrification. If the name rings a bell, it’s because […]
New Nissan QASHQAI – Australian-Made Tech ePowers Global Hybrid Revolution
The iconic small SUV embraces e-POWER exclusively for 2026, with surprising Aussie manufacturing links G’Day. There’s something quietly revolutionary happening in Dandenong South, Victoria. While most Australians associate local automotive manufacturing with a bygone era, Nissan’s casting plant is churning out cutting-edge hybrid componentry that’s powering vehicles across the globe. And the star recipient? The […]
BMW to Launch Alpina, a New Era of Exclusive Performance and Luxury
The iconic German tuning house becomes an official BMW Group brand, promising bespoke luxury with uncompromising performance BMW has officially launched BMW ALPINA as a standalone exclusive brand under the BMW Group umbrella. The transition, which took effect on 1 January 2026, marks a significant milestone in the automotive industry, bringing one of the most […]
Toyota NZ’s RAV4 Claims Crown as Nation’s Top-Selling Vehicle
Record-breaking sales, exciting new models, and a deepening community connection cement Toyota’s 38-year reign as New Zealand’s automotive leader For the 38th consecutive year, Toyota New Zealand has proven why it remains the country’s most trusted automotive brand. With a record-breaking 33,019 unit sales in 2025, the Japanese automotive giant shattered expectations in what was […]
AI Revolution – Machine Learning is Transforming the All-New BMW iX3 Driving Experience
BMW has long been synonymous with the ultimate driving machine. But as we hurtle toward an increasingly connected future, the Bavarian automaker is redefining what that means with their all-new iX3 Neue Klasse. In a fascinating deep-dive chat in Spain, BMW’s engineering team pulled back the curtain on how artificial intelligence and machine learning are […]
1,453 Reasons Why Kiwis Love Lexus – a record in fact
Last year, when many automotive brands were quietly sweating over sales figures, Lexus New Zealand decided to do something rather un-Kiwi: they actually celebrated. And why wouldn’t they? With 1,453 vehicles delivered in 2025, the Japanese luxury marque has just notched up its strongest year ever, cementing its position as New Zealand’s second-largest luxury automotive […]