1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (585+ words) Audi has started production of the A2 e-tron at its Ingolstadt factory, with the first units rolling off the line in the presence of Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder. The launch is notable not just for the car itself, but for what…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (252+ words) First came the PV5, a hollowed out cargo van ready for work, built on Kia’s ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ or ‘PBV’ platform which has now led to the creation of the PV7. It shares plenty with its smaller sibling but the PV7 is the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (240+ words) The very first Octavia rolled off the production line on the 3rd of September 1996 and at the time, I’m not sure if Skoda knew exactly what they had just done! The birth of the Octavia signaled a new way forward for…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1081+ words) Kia’s first proper foray into the commercial vehicle market is an all-electric van built on a dedicated platform, and while the idea of an electric commercial vehicle isn’t exactly revolutionary anymore, the PV5 brings something different to the party. It’s modern,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (589+ words) Nissan just dropped some serious news for Kiwi adventure seekers and family haulers alike. The all-new Y63 Nissan Patrol is officially here, and it’s packed with upgrades that justify the hype.Starting at just $120,990 (plus on-road costs), this isn’t some minor…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (515+ words) Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has just shaken things up with the launch of the Polestar 4 SUV, and honestly, it’s the kind of announcement that deserves some serious attention. It’s a thoughtfully engineered variant that brings genuine versatility to the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (721+ words) Range Rover has just unveiled what many thought impossible: an electric vehicle that doesn’t compromise on the legendary capability, luxury, and refinement that have defined the brand for over five decades. The Range Rover Electric is a masterclass in how…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1181+ words) Owning a car used to be a fairly simple affair. You bought the car you liked, filled it with whatever fuel it required, talked about horsepower at BBQs and occasionally wondered why your neighbour had bought a beige Toyota Corolla....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (307+ words) There’s something genuinely exciting happening in New Zealand’s automotive landscape. Subaru has just unveiled a vehicle that challenges everything we thought we knew about electric cars, and it’s wearing all-terrain boots. The all-new Subaru Trailseeker is what happens when a…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (160+ words) It’s official, Toyota will join Volvo Group and Daimler Truck as equal shareholders/partners in cellcentric. The joint goal is to develop and manufacture hydrogen fuel cell systems for “heavy-duty commercial applications.” Following completion of the agreement in late 2026/early…...