Nissan and Mitsubishi share BEVs and PHEV technology
If you thought the EV race was a two-car duel between Tesla and a cloud of hopeful startups, think again. Mitsubishi Motors is pulling back onto the North American circuit, and their ticket is based squarely on Nissan’s next-generation LEAF. Mitsubishi plans to launch an all-new battery electric vehicle (BEV) in North America, sourced as […]
First ever Suzuki – Suzulight celebrates its 70th
Autumn 1955, a windswept corner of Hamamatsu, Japan. Dr. Pedals-a-lot, formerly famous for his house calls by bicycle, receives a shiny, humming contraption from none other than Michio Suzuki himself. This, is no ordinary delivery—it’s the birth of Suzuki’s first car, the Suzulight, and the starting horn of a small car legacy that refuses to […]
Jaguar’s Type 00 is no copy cat
Behold, the Jaguar Type 00—a vehicle so audacious it needed a floating ocean terrace in Monaco to make its point. Because, honestly, what better way to assert your automotive supremacy than by hosting a car debut atop the Mediterranean like some kind of nautical Bond villain lair? If you thought luxury was exclusive seating and […]
F1 tribute – Mercedes-AMG GT 63 ‘APXGP Edition’
If you thought adrenaline had a speed limit, Mercedes-AMG and Hollywood are here to break it—delivering a union of horsepower, Hollywood glamour, and pure exclusivity that’s so limited, even the Prince Harry can only get on the waiting list. Enter: the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 “APXGP Edition,” a vehicular tribute to the high-octane Apple Original Films’ […]
Nissan Formula E Team Electrifies Monaco Double-Header
In the glittering labyrinth of Monte Carlo, where fortunes can change faster than the weather, the Nissan Formula E Team recently orchestrated a display of precision, perseverance, and a touch of British bravado. If you thought Monaco was only for high-rollers and luxury yachts, think again—this weekend, it echoed with the future’s hum as Oliver […]
Clarkson’s Case for Top Gear’s Return
There are few things more British than a good cup of tea, the weather, and, of course, Jeremy Clarkson complaining about the state of motoring. But the grand old man of automotive television—never shy of controversy—has made a fresh case for why the BBC must revive Top Gear, that legendary car show which lately has […]
Toyota NZ and NZ Rugby- A Partnership with Drive
Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) has just driven straight into the heart of Aotearoa’s national sport—partnering with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) as the Official Training Kit Partner in a three-year deal that ensures Toyota branding will be turning heads at every scrum, ruck, and sprint session across the nation’s much-loved Teams in Black. Let’s put it […]
T-rust issues for LDV in Aus
Last month, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched Federal Court proceedings against LDV Automotive Australia (LDV), alleging misleading advertising related to the durability and suitability of LDV’s T60 and G10 vehicle models. This case takes aim at fundamental expectations Australians hold when purchasing new vehicles—trust in the promises made by manufacturers regarding reliability […]
Mattel Brick Shop Unveils Hot Wheels Collector Builds
Mattel’s latest pit stop for playtime greatness combines the high-octane world of Hot Wheels with the satisfyingly clicky creativity of brick building—enter the Mattel Brick Shop. That’s right, Mattel, known for legendary toys that threatened your piggybank since 1945, is putting a fresh spin (and some real metal parts) on the collect-and-build craze, launching its […]
ENGINE APOCALYPSE NOW – GM’s 700,000+Vehicle Recall
In Detroit’s latest mechanical soap opera, General Motors has issued a recall that has owners of nearly 600,000 premium American gas-guzzlers clutching their pearls and their wallets simultaneously. The automotive giant is recalling a staggering 721,000 vehicles worldwide—597,630 in the United States alone—because apparently, their mighty 6.2L V8 engines might decide to catastrophically self-destruct while […]