BMW M – ICE, EV or Both
Interview with Frank van Meel – BMW M Part II – (Part I here. Part III here. Part IV here) For those that don’t know. Franciscus van Meel, the current CEO of BMW M GmbH, has led the German automotive company to remarkable success, recently celebrating their 13th consecutive year of record-breaking sales with 206,582 […]
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Arrives – well in Aus anyway
GWM has unveiled its latest mechanical masterpiece – the Cannon Alpha PHEV – proving that going green doesn’t mean compromising on grunt. This isn’t your grandmother’s hybrid – it’s a tire-shredding, mud-slinging powerhouse that laughs in the face of range anxiety. With a whopping 300kW of combined power and 750Nm of torque, this electrified utility […]
We chat to Mr BMW M, Frank van Meel on all things M – current and future.
Interview with Frank van Meel – Part 1 (Part II here. Part III here. Part IV here) According to Adam Shaver (Managing Director, BMW Group New Zealand), 2024 was a difficult year for the automotive industry in New Zealand, which is a bit of an understatement. But he says, what’s really exciting is that in many ways […]
Volvo EX30 Cross Country – The Swedish electric adventurer
Volvo has unveiled its latest creation in the most Swedish way possible – by a crackling fire in a remote winter cabin, partnering with outdoor guru Fjällräven. Because nothing says “we mean business” quite like launching a car where your breath freezes mid-sentence. The Little SUV That Could The EX30 Cross Country isn’t just another […]
Smart NZ – From City Runabout to Electric SUV Powerhouse
In a dramatic transformation that would make Cinderella’s fairy godmother proud, Smart, the brand once known for tiny urban runabouts is making a grand entrance into New Zealand’s luxury electric vehicle market. Smart, the former purveyor of diminutive two-seaters, has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis into a premium electric SUV manufacturer that’s about to shake up […]
Nissan accelerates green steel adoption in sustainability push
In a significant move towards sustainable manufacturing, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced an ambitious expansion of its green steel usage in Japan, marking a major step in the automotive industry’s fight against climate change. The Japanese automotive giant aims to quintuple its use of low-CO₂-emission steel in fiscal year 2025 compared to FY2023 levels, […]
Renault’s Electric Van Revolution
From Nostalgia to Innovation in Commercial Vehicles Renault is plugging into its rich history while charging full speed ahead into the future of commercial vehicles. The French automaker has announced a triumvirate of electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) that promise to revolutionise the delivery van segment, all while giving a cheeky nod to its storied […]
Vintage Vehicles and motorhomes to Get a Break
Government Proposes Less Frequent WOF Checks Attention classic car enthusiasts and motorhome aficionados across New Zealand, Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced a proposal that might just make your grandfather’s Holden a little easier to keep on the road. Remember those weekend warriors spending more time in VTNZ queues than actually cruising? Well, that might […]
Barking mad – Dogs get Spa Treatment in Bentley’s ridiculous residential tower
Dog’s life my a$$$. Bentley Motors has announced its latest venture into making rich people feel special – a luxury apartment complex where even the dogs live better than most humans. The crown jewel of this architectural fever dream? A 114-square-foot pet spa that’s more luxurious than your first apartment. Complete with non-slip diamond-patterned floors […]
The shocking truth about the new electric Dodge Charger
It’s either automotive blasphemy or brilliant innovation (depending on which side of the muscle car fence you’re camping on), Dodge has just dropped a bombshell that’s got gearheads clutching their pistons – they’re electrifying the legendary Charger. Yes, you read that right, and no, this isn’t an April Fools’ joke. The automotive equivalent of putting […]