Downsize Surprise: 2024 Lexus LBX Relax AWD Review
The LBX is Lexus’ newest and smallest car but the expectations are greater than ever.
The Final Act? – 2024 Lexus LC500 Coupe Review
There are some cars out there which really get under one’s skin. It can be difficult to describe to some extent, but all car buffs out there have a handful of cars they could happily picture being parked in their garage. For me, one such car is the Lexus LC500, one sporting GT which left […]
All new MG3 price and first drive
The MG3 is an important car for the MG brand, and it has been one of the key pillars of the brand’s success in both New Zealand and Australia as well. However, despite the popularity of the original, the new MG3 is basically an all new car from ground up, the only similarity that you’ll […]
Home Time, Anytime – Seiko 5 GMT Review
I recently spent six weeks in Brazil, my home country, being back for the first time in seven years. While I’m still on the process of writing up my impressions of my time there, I can confirm I came back quite homesick and nostalgic. Having not been back in so long, I only remembered half […]
Polestar to expand market and retail footprint
Polestar is expanding its commercial footprint and retail operations across existing and new markets, as its model line-up continues to grow. The company is widening its retail footprint with existing and new partners, as part of a shift to a non-genuine agency sales model across Europe. Customers will still be able to configure and order […]
Jaecoo J7 pricing to start from $3X,XXX
No, it’s not a typo: Jaecoo has teased that the price of the J7 model launching in New Zealand in July will start at $3X,XXX + ORC. Sheldon Humphries, Country Manager of Omoda Jaecoo New Zealand says he is thrilled to introduce the Jaecoo brand to Aotearoa. “Bringing the J7 to our market is a […]
Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV all-electric opulence
With maximum luxury at every turn and every touch point, and the addition for the first time of a refined and powerful all-electric drivetrain, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV is redefining automotive excellence in the age of electromobility. Now available to order in New Zealand, the large five-seat SUV is the first all-electric model in […]
Omoda E5 passes 2 critical battery tests with flying colours
Launched in New Zealand in April, the Omoda E5 has recently passed two vital electric vehicle battery safety tests, demonstrating the brand’s safety and durability credentials. The tests included standard battery water wading and underbody scraping, which showcased the E5’s impressive safety features and automotive excellence. “By subjecting our vehicles to rigorous testing to ensure we meet and […]
Toyota, the only Fieldays site powered by clean energy
Toyota is a familiar face at Fieldays, however, this year their site is powered by a Toyota Hydrogen generator, sitting silently in their tent providing clean energy to the stand while emitting nothing but a few drops of warm water. The generator was developed in partnership with a European technology company, using a fuel cell […]
ZF LIFETEC moves steering wheel airbag
Since the introduction of driver airbags in the 1980s, they have had a permanent place in the center of the steering wheel, in its hub. Since then, the steering wheel has been more than just the interface between driver and car for transmitting steering commands, it has also become a protective function in the event […]
