The Bentley Bentayga will be used to transport paw-ticipants at Goodwoof 2024. Photos: Bentley UK Bentley is taking the lead as the automotive partner of Goodwoof 2024 for the third year running on the lawn of The Duke of Richmond’s Goodwood estate from 18-19 May. A fleet of fetching Bentayga SUVs will provide transportation for various activities, giving two- and four-legged guests a pawfect weekend. Goodwoof brings together dog lovers from across the globe for a weekend of activities including world-class competitions from top canine athletes; wellness workshops and talks from key behaviour ..read more

Theo had a chance to sit in Marco Giltrap’s Porsche GT3 Cup car at the Taupo Super400. Photos: Porsche NZ As Porsche celebrates its 75th anniversary globally, the sports car brand in New Zealand is using the opportunity to support the Make-A-Wish charity. Porsche New Zealand is committing to grant the wish of at least three sick Kiwi children and is inviting supporters to double the impact – by matching donations up to the total value of $15,000. The brand also plans to support Make-A-Wish New Zealand in 2024 through local activities with New Zealand’s four Porsche Centres and the Porsche Clu ..read more

There were 1,012 Toyota RAV4s registered last month. Photo: Toyota NZ Toyota will be celebrating a stellar April with its RAV4 SUV the top-selling vehicle and it being the overall leader with registrations but other car companies won’t be so happy. New motor vehicle sales declined further in April, but in line with the usual trend of a softer month for the start of the financial year for many, according to the Motor Industry Association’s Mark Stockdale.   At 9,238 registrations, April 2024 is 9.23% lower than April 2023 (939 units) and 5.1% lower than April 2022 (9,734 units).  ..read more

Guests will drive the Land Rover Defender 110, and stay at the Lindis. Photo: Land Rover NZ Land Rover New Zealand has just announced one of our most exclusive and luxurious adventures, The Defender Journey, which encompasses one of the South Island’s most stunning drives. The iconic two-day trip includes staying at the stunning The Lindis resort, nestled in the breathtaking Ahuriri Valley, in the Central Otago high country. Land Rover NZ initially had four sessions planned throughout November and December 2024 but spaces are in such demand that a fifth tour date from 4-6 December has been ad ..read more

Jozef Kabaň has a wealth of experience with European brands. Image; Supplied Former Volkswagen brand design chief Jozef Kabaň is joining MG as the brand celebrates its centenary this year. Kabaň has a wealth of experience across VW marques such as Audi, Škoda, and SEAT but is most known for creating the iconic Bugatti Veyron supercar.  Kaban's educational background is as distinguished as his professional one, being a graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in London. MG Motor Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter Ciao said this comes at a pivotal time for MG, as the company celebrates ..read more

The Kia Tasman ute has an Australasian-inspired camouflage wrap. Photo: Kia Kia has revealed an Australia-inspired camouflage wrap for the brand’s new ute, called the Tasman. Developed in collaboration with renowned artist Richard Boyd-Dunlop hailing from Australia and New Zealand, the unique wrap – themed around ‘The Path Never Taken’ – underscores the Tasman’s adventurous spirit.  “Our Tasman pickup truck embodies Kia’s commitment to design and innovation, as well as its spirit of adventure. Artist Richard Boyd-Dunlop crafted an exclusive camouflage design, with the support of the Kia ..read more

The VeloPlus e-bike enables a wheelchair user to ride comfortably as a passenger. Photos: Supplied New Zealand-first wheelchair e-bikes are set to revolutionise outdoor access with a tiltable ramp that allows users to roll onto a platform and a detachable version. The VeloPlus e-bike is being launched this month and the range includes an innovative bike design that enables a wheelchair user to ride comfortably as a passenger in their wheelchair without needing to transfer between the wheelchair and the bike.  A family member or friend steers and pedals the bike.  The tiltable ramp a ..read more

The 1962 Jaguar E-Type with an estimate of $145,000 - $175,000. Photos: Webb’s Webb’s auction house has just released its May Collectors' Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia catalogue with an outstanding array of vehicles on offer, from an iconic BMW Isetta to a Kiwi classic, a 1959 McRae 220s 'Masararri'.  To be held at its Mt Eden, Auckland showroom on May 5, Webb’s auction will have barn-find to museum quality vehicles with “something for every budget and taste”. A stand-out vehicle of the auction is the 1962 Jaguar E-Type with an estimate of $145,000 - $175,000. According to the ..read more

The MG Cyberster will be on sale in New Zealand later this year. Photo: MG The world’s first all-electric convertible sports car, MG Cyberster, claims internationally renowned Red Dot ‘Product Design’ award It’s especially fitting as the brand celebrates its centenary this year, moving from the iconic British sports cars to more recently Chinese hatchbacks and EVs. MG New Zealand’s Country Manager, Arek Zywot ,said the Cyberster is a design that better represents where MG stands today, and in the direction it will head in the future. “The Cyberster pays respects to 100 years of MG creating ve ..read more

Priced from $199,900, the SUV has dual electric motors. Photos: Liz Dobson When it came to the road to electrification, Mercedes-Benz took the route of adapting vehicles its customers already knew, rather than designing and producing more futuristic cars (I’m looking at you BMW i8). Mercedes-Benz officially entered the electric vehicle market with the launch of the B-Class Electric in 2014. However, the B-Class Electric had limited production and was primarily available in certain markets. Mercedes-Benz significantly expanded its commitment to electric mobility with the introduction of the EQ ..read more