Dongfeng 007 Long Range Sedan Review – A New Hero EV
With sleek sedan proportions, a technology-forward cabin, and performance credentials that brush up against established sport sedans, the 007 looks determined to make its mark on Kiwi roads, and all at a compelling price point. What’s more, I have to say, it’s a vehicle I wanted to like, especially after my first taste at the […]
Nissan Z Nismo revizit – The GrinZ returnZ
The Nissan Z returnz to my driveway… and honestly, I’m glad it did. Having a second stint with the Nissan Z NISMO revealed even more of its motorsport‑infused personality, peeling back layers I didn’t fully appreciate the first time around. Where my initial encounter left me grinning, this revisit proves the NISsan‑MOtorsport formula has depth […]
MINI Cooper S Convertible Review – A Super-Dooper Mini Cooper
Few cars can turn an ordinary drive into a mood‑lifting event quite like a MINI. Fewer still manage to combine that playful spirit with open‑air freedom, everyday usability, and a surprising level of polish. The latest MINI Cooper S Convertible takes that familiar recipe and adds a modern layer of tech, luxury, and design maturity […]
Chery Tiggo 9 Review – A Value-Packed 7-Seater Super-PHEV
The Chery Tiggo 9 has evidently arrived in New Zealand (and wider global markets) with a mission, to disrupt the family SUV scene by offering big space, big performance, and an even bigger electric-only range, all at a price tag sharper than virtsually every traditional rival. Familiar Lines With Quiet Confidence At 4.8 metres long […]
GAC AION V Review – A Feature-Packed Electric SUV That Redefines Value
The GAC AION V (pronounced ION-V), is one of New Zealand’s newest fully electric SUVs, yet the brand behind it is anything but new. GAC, or Guangzhou Automobile Company, traces its origins back to 1948 and has grown into one of China’s largest automotive manufacturers, producing more than two million vehicles annually. With partnerships that […]
BAIC X55 & B30 NZ Launch and First Drive
When a new automotive brand steps onto New Zealand soil, it rarely arrives quietly. But BAIC, known globally as a major force in Chinese automotive manufacturing, lands with something even more compelling – heritage, capability, and a serious commitment to giving Kiwi buyers more than just another SUV option. Brand History: Big, Experienced, and Strongly […]
Ford Transit Courier Review – The Compact Van New Zealand Didn’t Know It Needed
The Ford Transit name has been woven into the fabric of trades, transport, and everyday life for decades, particularly in markets like the UK where the ‘man with a van’ culture is iconic. That reputation for reliability, practicality, and no-nonsense usability now arrives in a smaller, more urban-friendly footprint, the new Ford Transit Courier. Recently […]
Dongfeng Vigo and 007 first drive NZ – out of the box thinking
Late last year, Dongfeng officially launched itself in New Zealand, and ANCAP safety escapades aside, the Box offered a playful/feature rich alternative to the small car status quo. Anyway, they’re back to take a bigger bite out of NZ’s automotive landscape cake with the launch of the all‑electric Vigo and 007, and they invited us […]
Outback’s Back – 2026 Subaru Outback & Outback Wilderness First Drive NZ
Subaru’s Outback has long been the unofficial adventure wagon of New Zealand, equally at home outside the local Four Square as it is halfway up a rutted forestry track. Now, with the NZ arrival of the seventh‑generation Outback and the debut of the Outback Wilderness, Subaru has rewritten the brief. Taller, tougher, more technologically advanced […]
BYD Atto 1 First Drive Review – NZ’s New ‘Little Treasure’ for Urban Living
When a car launch includes an Amazing Race–style treasure hunt on Waiheke Island, you know the brand wants to make a point, this car is meant to be fun. And on a sun-kissed day across intricate island roads, BYD’s new compact EV (officially named the Atto 1) proved it has more personality, capability, and charm […]