Nissan’s ‘Invisible Hood’ Tech Gives You X-Ray Vision
Ever wished you could see through the hood of your car? Those tense moments inching into a tight parking spot, navigating a narrow drive-through, or wondering what that unseen obstacle is just ahead during an off-road jaunt could certainly use a dose of clairvoyance. Well, Nissan has come up with the next best thing: their “Invisible Hood […]
Bentley Takes to the Waves: This Isn’t Your Average Surfboard
When you think of Bentley, you probably picture luxurious Grand Tourers gliding down scenic roads, interiors swathed in leather and polished wood. Now what about surfing? Maybe not the first thing that springs to mind. But Bentley has just unveiled something that beautifully merges their world of high-end craftsmanship with the spirit of coastal adventure: […]
Morizo’s Machine – Lexus LBX Morizo RR Review
Within a year of its debut, the Lexus LBX, Lexus’ entrant into the vastly competitive premium compact crossover segment has been breathed on by the company’s “go-faster” boffins to give us the LBX Morizo RR. The name Morizo is a reference to the racing nickname given to chairman Akio Toyoda, “Master Driver Morizo,” and the […]
M-powering the 1 – BMW M135 xDrive Review
BMW’s hottest 1-series hatch has flown under the radar somewhat lately. In a segment that is far more niche these days, BMW’s hot hatch is now into its fourth generation courtesy of the recently released new 120 Hatch. Naturally, a full-fat performance hatch from BMW’s M division was to be expected and now it’s here. […]
Chery announces (re)launch in New Zealand, with bold plans and a hybrid future
2025 marks the arrival of another brand to our Kiwi shores! Chery, a brand known for innovation and affordability, has officially arrived in New Zealand. The brand’s entry into our market is a major step in its international growth strategy, bringing a new range of vehicles that aim to bring smart technology and advanced safety […]
Crank up the Base – BMW 120 Hatch Review
Once the term “base model” was often associated with “no frills.” This is no longer the case with your average family car or daily runabout. These days even the most entry level of base models come stocked with so many features, some of which were usually only the preserve for something costing three or four […]
May the Fourth Be With You – BMW X3 20d xDrive Review
There is no shortage of choice when it comes to the mid tier level of premium SUV. German manufacturers have been strong contenders in this scene for the last 20 years and one such offering came courtesy of BMW, the X3. The X3 has been strong seller for the brand and now into its fourth […]
Seiko launches the 2025 version of its Supercars Limited Edition Seiko 5 Sports
Seiko Australia has just unveiled the latest Seiko 5 Sports Supercars Limited Edition – codenamed SRPL54K, celebrating its long-standing partnership with the Repco Supercars Championship. This marks a milestone in a collaboration that began in 2014 and that has now been extended for two more years. The latest Limited Edition Supercars watch is “inspired by […]
Still So Good – Lotus Emira V6 Review
The Lotus Emira is hands down one of the most exciting sports cars I have driven in recent times. The first time with an Emira was February last year when this last hurrah for the Lotus sports car as we have known it for 70 years broke cover in New Zealand. Fast forward a snip […]
AI, Electrification, and More: The Next Evolution of the Mercedes-Benz CLA
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the latest iteration of the CLA, and it is pretty clear this is no model update, we are looking at a whole statement of intent. More intelligent, efficient, and refined than ever, this all-new CLA aims to bring cutting-edge technology and an electrified future with a sleek design to the compact luxury segment. […]