Kingmaker
Ian Callum is one of those legends in the car industry whose very name instantly recalls some of the utterly iconic cars he has designed during a 40-year career working around the world.
Callum Hedge takes convincing win to stay in hunt for Toyota Formula championship
Giltrap Group supported driver, Callum Hedge, drove to victory from seventh on the grid in Teretonga’s second race this weekend reigniting his championship challenge in the 2023 Castrol Toyota Formula Oceania Championship.
Giltrap Group supported driver and 66 Magazine cover star, Shane van Gisbergen, has claimed hismaiden victory in a speedway race.
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Z
For a seemingly innocuous part of a car’s bodywork, the lure of the rearmost pillar appears incredibly strong among certain car companies. Irrespective of the style of car, or the geographical location in which its shape is conceived,...
‘Roc slide
Volkswagen’s impressive roster of revitalised R performance machines keeps on rolling in, with the introduction during spring of the 221kW/400Nm T-Roc R. It’s the ‘Baby R’ with bite.
Amazing Race
Over the past few years, 33-year-old Kiwi, Shane van Gisbergen, has earned a reputation for being able to drive anything, anywhere and to be immediately competitive with unparalleled ease. The last 12 months have arguably proven to be one...
Home of summer adventures
Imagine a summer of exploration in your own mountain playground. Mt Cardrona Station’s alpine village community is the home of adventure in the wide-open spaces of the magnificent Cardrona Valley.
Much more than a cosmetic facelift, the first major update for Polestar’s popular Polestar 2 will add significant technical and innovation enhancements.
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The Backyard Cook
A love of great food has taken Marty Shanahan from the boardroom to the kitchen, the backyard, and beyond.
Life Less Ordinary
Polestar revealed the all-new Polestar 3 electric performance SUV to the media in Copenhagen in October, and 66 Magazine was there as the covers were taken off.
Setting Out
The Volvo C40 Recharge represents the first step on the Scandinavian brand’s electrification journey. And it’s a step which is as surefooted and accomplished as you’d anticipate from Volvo.
Stylish, breezy and versatile, the polo shirt has it all.
This season Crane Brothers is introducing a colourful and bold block stripe polo with a buttonless collar and a micro bouclé muted stripe polo with a more traditional double button collar.
Platinum Experience at Royal Auckland
Iconic card provider American Express is enhancing the experience of holding one of their Platinum Cards with a selection of curated events. In collaboration with Giltrap Group, American Express recently invited some lucky Platinum...
Explore Antarctica with Sir John Key and Professor Mike Stroud OBE
Getting the family out on the water this summer
Australasian distributor for Crownline, Finseeker, Ocean Craft Marine & Herley Boats, Terry Elmsly is rapidly growing dealer representation internationally and here in New Zealand, recently adding three new agents across the country.
A Slice of Evans at Archibald & Shorter North Shore
To celebrate Formula E’s most successful brothers, Mitch Evans race winning Jaguar Formula E race car has joined Simon’s I-Pace eTrophy Championship winning car at Archibald and Shorter North Shore.
Polestar continues to bring a unique approach to automotive retail by creating its first ever Space made from snow.
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Audi New Zealand partner with The Curve to launch financial savings tool
Audi has partnered with an investing education platform, The Curve, to create an online savings calculator that aims to simplify saving and help Kiwi women reach their financial goals.
Must haves: 1:43 scale Bentley Bacalar and Continental GT
Missed the boat on Bentley’s exclusive coach built Bacalar? No worries, the English car maker has now released official miniatures of both Bacalar and Continental GT models.
Young tennis stars win national acclaim after playing centre-court at ASB Classic
In a youth-focussed initiative supported by Jaguar New Zealand, New Zealand’s up and coming tennis talent had the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of a crowd of thousands at the ASB Classic tournament. Two of the four Kiwi kids...
Kia wins Good Design Awards for 2023 Niro and Concept EV9
Kia has been recognised as a force to be reckoned with in the recent Good Design awards, where the brand secured awards for two electrified models.
American skincare brand draws on nature for inspiration and the new Desert Collection is a luxury offing with a distinct masculine theme.
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Marco Giltrap takes well earned podium in Round One of New Zealand GT Championship
Giltrap demonstrated great aggression and race craft in the closely fought battle for the podium positions.
Perfectly in tune - The Bentley Orchestra
Bentley continues their tradition of creative Christmas celebrations, with its own, unique version of The Nutcracker, created entirely from sounds of the Bentley workshop.
Volkswagen Amarok, ID. Buzz both achieve 5-star safety
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced both the Amarok ute range and the forthcoming ID. Buzz electric van have received the top 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
ABB to assist Z Energy deliver a future mobility experience
Z Energy is looking to its new partnership with ABB to best serve customers of tomorrow with robust and intelligent electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Bentley has combined fine natural materials, skilled artistry, and cutting-edge technology in producing its latest fragrance, Bentley Momentum Unbreakable Eau de Parfum.
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Omega celebrates 60 years of James Bond with anniversary timepiece
Marking the 60th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, two new OMEGA watches have been announced, each one paying homage to the spy through innovation and impressive materials – with a touch of film magic infused within the design.
Liam Lawson debuts in Super Formula car at Suzuka
Giltrap Group sponsored driver, Liam Lawson has made his testing debut in Japan’s top tier Super Formula series at Suzuka.
Dynamic power meets expressive design: The Audi RS 6 Avant Performance
More powerful and faster than any RS 6 to date: the new Audi RS 6 Avant performance is bursting with extras that sharpen the model’s appearance and make for a more emotive driving experience.
Electric all-rounder in a compact form
The Audi Q4 e-tron and the Q4 e-tron Sportback
Hot on the, ahem, heels of their first footwear capsule in July, Deadly Ponies are following up with a Summer footwear offering: The Gansu slide
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Polestar Electric Roadster concept on display at the Car Store, Auckland
The stunning Polestar Electric Roadster concept will be on display in New Zealand at Newmarket’s Car Store during December.
2023 Audi Q4 e-tron NZ pricing and specification released
Arriving early 2023, the popular Audi Q4 is now offered with an electric e-tron drivetrain and the local specification will be impressive.
Rolex celebrates 20 year partnership with iconic Sydney - Hobart Yacht Race
Incomparable and iconic, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race has inspired sailors since 1945. Rolex has partnered with the event for two decades this year.
Skoda New Zealand accelerates electrification campaign with Enyaq iV
Kiwi drivers will have an electric Škoda available from 2023 and the brand’s electrification campaign is being accelerated for New Zealand.
Watches of Switzerland is opening its first boutique in New Zealand on Queen Street, Auckland.
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The art of the Bentley Flying B
Luxury manufacturer Bentley has recently updated its iconic ‘Flying B’ bonnet mascot for just the sixth time.
GMSV and Chevrolet Racing preview Silverado ‘Off-Road Racer’ concept
GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) and Chevrolet Racing have staged a surprise preview of a homegrown concept vehicle, the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2.
Huawei launches its flagship smartwatch, the GT 3 Pro
With a big focus on its suitability in the water, Huawei has announced its new GT 3 Pro also boasts an ultra-clear large screen, up to 14 days battery life, ECG tracking and improved water-resistant performance that supports freediving up...
All-new Kindle lightest, most compact yet
Amazon has launched the lightest and most compact Kindle yet, with a glare-free, 6-inch, high-resolution display, up to six weeks of battery life, and 16GB of storage.
R.M. Williams has launched the next instalment of an ongoing campaign, celebrating the joy of travel. ‘For Life’s Journeys’.
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Asics' announces retro sports summer capsule collection
Asics has teamed up with Australian label P.E Nation for its firs head-to-toe collection.
Audi updates the famous four rings
Audi has introduced a new two-dimensional design to the iconic four rings on the exterior of its models.
Bentley teams with famed shoemaker 'The Surgeon' to create bespoke sneakers
Bentley and ‘The Surgeon’ have created an exclusive line of sneakers reserved for Mulliner clients and collectors.
All new Lexus RX launches with full slate of hybrid performance tech
Four all new variants of Lexus’ ever-popular RX SUV are set to debut on Kiwi roads, all boasting new turbo hybrid electric powertrains.
The newly launched Catena line is a contemporary collection of demi-fine earrings and rings presented in collaboration by Monarc Jewellery and Kowtow.
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A brilliant weekend for Kiwi F1 hopeful, Liam Lawson at Yas Marina
Giltrap Group sponsored driver Liam Lawson has driven an outstanding weekend at Yas Marina, impressing in both F2 and Formula One categories.
Paco Rabanne Captures The Essence Of Fame With New Fragrance
Paco Rabanne has revealed its new fragrance, Fame, which the parfumier says pays tribute to a new era of femininity, while capturing the Parisian spirit of the ‘Rabanne woman’.
Kowtow launces new campaign in conjunction with sustainability strategy
Kowtow is ending the year on a high note with ‘Positive Impact’, a campaign to launch its summer collection and release its Sustainability Strategy to the public for the first time.
Porsche reveals retro rally inspired 911 Dakar
With an increased ride height, specially developed all terrain tyres, and the option for owners to customise with roof basket, rally equipment or a roof tent, the new Porsche 911 Dakar is just as comfortable off-road as it is on the...
Premium car rental and subscription business, SIXT, has opened a branch at Dunedin Airport, expanding its footprint in New Zealand even further.
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Tudor Pelagos FXD wins 'Best Diver's Watch' honours
The Tudor Pelagos FXD has been awarded the ‘Best Diver’s Watch’ at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève. This is the eighth time in 10 years Tudor has won a category at the prestigious Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.
Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato all-terrain super sports car revealed
Engineered to explore any terrain, Lamborghini says the new V10 Huracán Sterrato has been designed to inspire a whole new generation of super sports car enthusiasts.
Kiwi Brendon Hartley takes record third FIA WEC driver’s championship
Giltrap Group supported Brendon Hartley has helped pilot the Toyota Gazoo Racing #8 GR010 Hybrid to become the first to win three driver’s championship in the top category of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Giltrap Audi In The Car Store
Giltrap Audi is proud to showcase the fully electric e-tron GT quattro, and Audi Q3 Sportback at The Car Store, Westfield Newmarket. See these vehicles for yourself, until Tuesday 22nd November.
Jaguar has partnered with Lavie Tennis Academy to bring a new junior tennis tournament together which will see the best Kiwi talent play centre-court at the ASB Classic.
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Lamborghini joins the Movember Movement
For the second year in a row, Automobili Lamborghini is joining the initiatives of leading global men’s health charity organisation, Movember.
Rolex and filmmaker James Cameron unveil Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge
Inspired by the experimental watch that accompanied James Cameron on his historic 10,908-metre (35,787 feet) descent into the Mariana Trench in 2012, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge represents a new milestone in the world of Rolex divers’...
Volvo reveals all-new flagship EX90 electric SUV
Volvo has unveiled the EX90, a seven-seater all-electric SUV designed to take the famed Swedish manufacturer into a decisive new era of electric mobility.
Bold, range defining Audi Q8 e-tron revealed
Audi has launched the new Audi Q8 e-tron, featuring more battery capacity and higher charging performance, along with fresh exterior looks.
Helping shape future stars of New Zealand motorsport, Team Porsche New Zealand have narrowed down a field of five worthy finalists to announce two 2023 scholarship recipients.
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New Summer trends from Levis and Birkenstock to look out for
Summer is guaranteed to be retrotastically vibrant with these essentials from both Levis and Birkenstock. Mix and Match at your leisure!
Introducing COS × Lea Colombo. A collaboration featuring a mood-boosting capsule collection
Polestar are not pulling any punches when it comes to holding the car industry to account for climate change objectives they outline. In fact they want them etched in stone.
Van Cleef & Arpels officially launch in New Zealand
Van Cleef & Arpels celebrates its first flagship boutique in Auckland.
One Simple Formula
After seven years working alongside Lewis Hamilton, Angela Cullen describes herself as part of the Formula One furniture. But with close to half a million Instagram followers, the New Zealander hardly lives in the shadows.
Purposely small, purposely simple. Such have been the calling cards of Lotus sports cars to date. But a transformative future beckons for the legendary British marque, which will see the brand purposely change focus from many of the...
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Desert Stormer
Desirable, dynamic, and digital. The new third-generation Range Rover Sport, revealed to media in Dubai earlier this year, ups the ante as perhaps the most versatile, premium, and powerful luxury SUV anyone might ever need.
No more anxiety: The latest generation EV charging infrastructure from ABB
Smarter, more powerful and, crucially, faster electric vehicle charging infrastructure is on its way to New Zealand, thanks to ABB’s new 360kW charger.
ALPHA: The Ultimate Trading Experience
If you’re trading financial markets you want access to leading edge technology and premium support. CMC Markets ALPHA clients receive a unique trading experience.
Wanaka Power Sports New Product Line Up Announced
Stocking some of the world’s most advanced motorbikes, specialist boats, power watercraft and outdoor equipment, the Wanaka Power store is a mecca for powersports enthusiasts in the region.
As a mainstream watch brand founded in 1881, Seiko is rightfully synonymous with precision and Japan’s time-honored culture of craftsmanship. Yet oddly, within the upper echelon of luxury watchmaking, Swiss brands are so often looked to as...
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Sound design
With design labs focusing on the automotive sector in Detroit, Munich, Suzhou, Seoul and Tokyo, industrial design agency, Huemen, works within Harman International Industries – the company behind some of the most famous nameplates you’ll...
Alpine Village in the mountains
If your dream is to enjoy an adventurous outdoors lifestyle while living in a European-style alpine village, then look no further.
The ultimate 'express' coffee experience
Tiger Coffee, distributors of the Swiss made Thermoplan automated coffee machines favoured by large scale retail and hospitality, now offer a retail machine for coffee lovers in a rush. Designed to extend revenue streams, the machine is...
Circle Work
Across 12 days, over 200 guests tackled what Audi New Zealand believes are the world’s most demanding driving surfaces under the guidance of expert ice driving instructors, learning how to master the skills needed to steer, counter-steer...
The Enyaq iV is Škoda’s first full battery electric vehicle and follows the plug-in hybrid Octavia iV and Superb iV into the New Zealand market in 2023.
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Curved air
Think electric SUVs are the only futureproofed model on the menu for the world’s leading carmakers? Think again. Volkswagen recently provided a tempting foretaste of a differently silhouetted ID. model – a streamlined fully-electric sedan....
R.M. Williams
R.M. Williams presents a new seasonal assortment of boots, apparel and accessories, inspired by the unbounded promise of adventure.
Caretakers of your dream
Dreams should be lived. And some should be driven. That’s the ethos behind Porsche’s new campaign that celebrates the passionate caretakers of your dream at Porsche service departments around the Asia Pacific region.
Into the sunset...
Building on the legacy of the Elise and Exige, the Emira represents a quantum leap forward for Lotus. Mixing instantly recognisable brand signatures with a paradigm shift in levels of practicality, comfort, and technology, the Emira is...
This year sees New Zealand’s oldest tennis club, the Parnell Lawn Tennis Club within the verdant surrounds of Auckland Domain, celebrate its 150th anniversary.
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The Classic
On rally stages and circuits all over Europe, the Škoda 130 RS commanded more respect from drivers and rivals alike than any other Škoda before it.
Freedom for all the family
Nothing evokes the spirit of freedom on four wheels quite like a Volkswagen campervan. With sophisticated style and clever design features tailored to adventurers of all stripes, the three-model Volkswagen California campervan range...
Chaos theory
At first glance, you’re forgiven for mistaking Volkswagen’s Tiguan R as the more mild-mannered and eminently popular family SUV from which it’s derived.
First GT Championship For Giltrap
Giltrap Group Motorsport driver, Marco Giltrap has claimed victory in the New Zealand Endurance Champs, 2022 to win his first national Championship.
Giltrap Group Sponsored driver, Shane van Gisbergen has secured his third Supercars Championship and has become only the 11th driver to win 2 championships consecutively.
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Lawson Ready For Second Alpha Tauri F1 Drive
Liam Lawson will have his second outing with the Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula 1 team this weekend when he takes part in Free Practice 1 at the Mexican Grand Prix
Aesop Poetry of Place collection celebrates neighbourhoods and communities around the globe
Aesop has revealed a collection of seasonal gift kits designed to tell stories of local culture and neighbourly connection, themed around the Australian company’s global network of stores.
Camilla and Marc x Otiumberg capsule jewellery collection announced
Design label Camilla and Marc has teamed up with European jewellery designers Otiumberg to launch a limited-edition capsule collection of fine jewellery pieces.
Jaguar Design Drives architectural tour series announced
In conjunction with the latest series of hit television show, Grand Designs New Zealand, Jaguar has announced an interactive tour of significant homes from around the country.
A new strategic partnership between Audi and Sauber will see the traditional Swiss racing team competing as the Audi factory team from 2026.
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Ken Block and Audi electrify Vegas
US drift artist and Audi ambassador, Ken Block, has released his long-awaited Electrikhana video featuring the Audi S1 Hoonitron as one of the principal performers.
Astronaut’s Omega Speedmaster sells for off-the-planet price at auction
An Omega Speedmaster chronograph, previously owned and worn by NASA astronaut Walter “Wally” Schirra, has sold at auction for just over US$1,9m.
Unleash the future: Global news broadcast from Lotus, about eagerly anticipated Hyper-SUV
Three versions of the all-new and all-electric lifestyle model from Lotus – Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R
Valkyrie AMR Pro at Silverstone
Driven by Nico Hulkenberg
Volvo has begun its EX90 electric SUV story inside, revealing details of its premium, sustainably designed cabin ahead of the new model’s full media launch in early November.
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Giltrap Group Motorsport win class in South Island Endurance Championship
The Giltrap Group Motorsport team have picked up some silverware again winning the Class 3 championship in the South Island Endurance Racing series this week.
Bentley opens the ultimate 'Toy Box'
Bentley has opened a new hall within its Crewe factory dedicated to showcasing an expanded line up of Heritage Collection vehicles in one setting. The new facility means that every member of Bentley’s Heritage Collection is now kept on the...
All-electric Lexus UX 300e driving range extended to 450km
Lexus’ battery electric UX 300e will receive increased battery capacity when its 2023 facelift model arrives, delivering an estimated WLTP range of 450km.
Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e-4orce confirmed for New Zealand
With local deliveries starting in early 2023, Nissan has announced its new e-Power with e-4orce hybrid technology will be available in well-equipped X-Trail ST-L and Ti-L trim levels.
The Polestar 3 electric performance SUV has debuted to the world’s press in a glitzy event in Copenhagen, Denmark, with New Zealand examples due to arrive in 2024.
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Van Gisbergen takes his second Bathurst title
Giltrap Group sponsored Shane van Gisbergen navigated an incident-filled race to secure his second Bathurst 1000 title and the final win for Holden at the Mountain.
Rolex's heroes at the Goodwood revival
Rolex shares the Goodwood Revival’s quest to preserve the past and its most treasured items for future generations, having supported the Rolex Drivers’ Club and the event as the Official Timepiece since 2004.
Škoda New Zealand Rally Team claim second in New Zealand Rally Championship.
Strong consistent results throughout the season key to the points tally in the first year of Ben Hunt driving the Škoda Fabia R5 Rally car.
The Lamborghini That Witnessed The Beatles’ Last-Ever Gig
From Abbey Road to Saville Row
With daylight savings in the rear view and brighter, warmer days becoming frequent, it's time to start thinking about summer sandals and Birkenstock has you covered
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New home for Crownline, Finseeker, Ocean Craft and Herley boats in Wanaka
We’ve featured many Crownline, Finseeker, Ocean Craft and Herley boats in 66 Magazine and these exciting brands continue to grow in New Zealand with a dealer now appointed in Wanaka.
R.M. Williams summer assortment
Refreshed classics and new wearing styles are all in the seasonal assortment from RM Williams this summer
New Zealand: Rallying's Great Stage
The FIA World Rally Championship was decided at the Repco Rally New Zealand in Auckland this weekend and the world saw our talent and passion for the sport.
The new Lamborghini Urus S
Defining lifestyle performance, luxury and versatility in the Lamborghini Super SUV
Polestar will premiere its first SUV, Polestar 3, at a launch event on 12 October 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Standard Issue x Tracey Tawhiao ORA Blanket celebrating spring
Following the sold-out autumn toned first release, Standard Issue have introduced new colourways for their collaboration with local artist, Tracey Tawhiao.
Volvo EX90 expected to be one of the world’s safest cars
Due to be revealed in November and launched in 2023, Volvo’s EX90 promises to become one of, if not, the world’s safest car.
Giltrap Group Motorsport take another win at Invercargill
Teretonga Park Raceway provided plenty of action on Saturday with Round 2 of the Carter’s Tyre Service South Island Endurance Series.
Van Gisbergen and Bent Hunt in good form ahead of the Rally of New Zealand
Giltrap Group backed drivers, Shane van Gisbergen and Ben Hunt are both strong contenders to take home first Kiwi honours at the Rally of New Zealand which starts this week.
Polestar have labelled the industry’s targets set at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) last year as a “Historical document of silence”
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Allbirds bring innovation to lifestyle footwear with new Plant Pacer
All new from innovative sustainable footwear designers, Allbirds, the Plant Pacer offers a modern twist and sustainable push on the classic court sneaker.
Interior of Aston Martin’s Valhalla revealed
Aston Martin have shown the interior configuration of their next ‘special model’ Supercar, the Valhalla.
Flying Spur Speed completes Bentley model range makeover
With the launch of the Flying Spur halo model, the performance-focused Speed, Bentley completes the introduction of its updated portfolio of premium luxury vehicles. In replacing the standard Flying Spur, the 466kW twin turbo Speed will be...
Deadly Ponies debuts new silhouettes in Voyage SS22 range
Renowned New Zealand design house, Deadly Ponies, has presented its unisex Voyage collection as part of the Spring Summer 2022 seasonal release.
Action camera stalwart, GoPro, has unveiled three new HERO11 Black cameras, designed to appeal to a wide variety of users, from weekend warriors to visual storytellers.
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo awarded ‘International Van of the Year 2023’
Volkswagen’s headline-grabbing electric commercial van, the ID. Buzz Cargo, has won further praise this week, taking out the International Van of the Year award in Europe.
Twin-turbo V8 Hybrid to power Lamborghini at Le Mans
The Hypercar class contender aligns with the Cor Tauri company strategy as Automobili Lamborghini embarks on a future of hybridisation in its road car production.
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Hunter McElrea wins Indy Lights Rookie of the Year
Giltrap Group sponsored driver, Hunter McElrea has won Indy Lights Rookie of the Year after the category’s finale at Laguna Seca.
Iconic clothing label, Levi’s, is celebrating the great outdoors with a specific California twist and vintage-inspired additions this Spring Summer season.
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Timberland's Handsewn Boat Shoes taking inspiration from classic comfort
Renowned footwear designers Timberland have combined GreenStride comfort soles and Regenerative Leather in two classic silhouettes, pairing heritage from the past with eco-innovation and progressive style for today.
Volkswagen ID. XTREME previews future of off-road electric excitement
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. XTREME concept, designed to showcase the performance potential and versatility of the manufacturer’s modular electric drive systems in an entirely off-road adventure setting.
Volkswagen ID.4 In The Car Store
Giltrap Volkswagen invites you to visit The Car Store in Westfield Newmarket from now until Tuesday 4 October,
Checking Volkswagen's ID
The on-trend term is minimalistic, but experiencing the Volkswagen ID.4 on New Zealand roads for the first time, the overriding feeling that this car is straight to the point. The only hint of novelty are the 'play/pause' icons on the...
In front of record crowds and fighting back tears of joy, Shane van Gisbergen has won the Jason Richards Trophy at his home track, Pukekohe, for the final time.
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Callum Hedge takes round win at Pukekohe
Giltrap Group sponsored Callum Hedge has secured another round win in the Toyota 86 series in front of huge crowds at the ITM Supersprint event at Pukekohe.
Volkswagen T-Roc R Drive
The T-Roc is the Golf sassier sibling, the middle ground between the hatch and the Tiguan; a crossover with street cred… and when the 'R' factor is added – the looks go up a notch. Sitting 20mm lower, the stance has more than a touch of...
GM salutes end of an era at final Pukekohe Supercars round
Kiwi race fans will have one final chance to see the iconic Holden Supercar compete at Pukekohe during September, as GM Australia and New Zealand celebrate the end of one era and the start of the next.
Gamer's delight: JBL launch new Quantum TWS earbuds
Designed for gamers who believe a wireless experience helps create a truly immersive one, JBL’s latest Quantum TWS (True Wireless Stereo) in-ear headphones have hit the market.
Renowned Kiwi design house, Standard Issue, has released its Spring Summer 2022 collection, showcasing timeless designs made mindfully.
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Hunter McElrea resigns to Andretti and Kiwis take to the Podium again in Portland
Giltrap Group sponsored Hunter McElrea has had his contract with Andretti Autosport renewed for the 2023 Indy Lights season, while Kiwi’s Scott McLaughlin and Scott Dixon have taken first and third respectively in the IndyCar race at...
Giltrap Group Motorsport One for One at Ruapuna
Giltrap Group Motorsport drivers Simon Evans and Marco Giltrap have finished first in class at the first round of the South Island Endurance Series
Kia shows off camouflaged EV9 ahead of full reveal
Set for its world debut during the first half of 2023, Kia has revealed images of the forthcoming EV9 all-electric SUV undergoing final testing.
Tudor Pelagos 39 pivots between worlds of fashion and underwater exploration
With its new Pelagos 39 model, Tudor offers a versatile watch at the crossroads between the world of technical diving and urban sophistication.
The popular Allbirds brand pushes the boundaries of sustainable footwear with its new Tree Flyer running shoe.
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Polestar 6 LA Concept Edition Sells-Out In One Week
“The open-top-plus-electric combination is clearly one that appeals to even the most die-hard petrolheads.”- Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO
Aēsop adds luxurious Eidesis Eau De Parfum to Othertopias scent range
Aēsop has released its new fragrance, Eidesis Eau de Parfum, devised in partnership with Barnabé Fillion, a long-term collaborator who is the nose behind the previous three Othertopias scents: Miraceti, Karst and Erémia.
Face of the future: Vision 7S concept showcases new style for Škoda
The Vision 7S concept also introduces new corporate identity for the carmaker, linking its rich history to the future of mobility with a new brand ‘picturemark’ and wider use of the Škoda ‘wordmark’.
Diablo: the legendary Lamborghini V12
In a year full of V12 celebrations, the iconic Diablo VT was Lamborghini’s first four-wheel drive super sports car
If you’re wondering when New Zealand will have another driver in Formula 1, the answer may well be not far off, and Liam Lawson is surely the most likely candidate. The 20-year old took the wheel of an Alpha Tauri Formula 1 car in an...
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Polestar to Power Foiling Boats
Multi-year agreement with Swedish hydrofoil electric boat company, Candela, extends Polestar’s efforts to drive sustainable electric mobility beyond the automotive industry.
Introducing The New V12 Vantage Roadster: The Ultimate Expression of Style, Sound and Speed
What better way to appreciate the aural delight of Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage than an open air variant. Welcome, the Vantage V12 Roadster.
Performance Shock: Kia stuns establishment with 576HP EV6 GT
Kia has stunned the performance car establishment at Monterey Car Week with the debut of the high-performance EV6 GT.
Urus Performante the Supersonic SUV
Fresh from its record-breaking run at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Road, the new Lamborghini Urus Performante has been officially launched at Pebble Beach.
A naturally-aspirated 618kW 5.2-litre V10 engine and 1200kg of downforce headline the single seat Solus GT which started life as a virtual car in the Gran Turismo Sport video game.
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Bentley's Design Revolution
Bentley has previewed their new design language with the new Batur coupe, the most powerful Bentley in history.
The Best of the Best - Monterey Car Week 2022
With 27 separate events staged over 10 days every August, Monterey Car Week has become one of the world’s greatest automotive spectacles.
27 Names drops Truly, Madly, Sleepy
With a cheeky nod to Australian pop duo, Savage Garden’s 1997 pièce de résistance Truly, Madly, Deeply, 27 Names’s newest campaign, Truly, Madly, Sleepy, is a welcome life raft of levity in a sea of brooding look books of late.
Aston Martin stuns with open cockpit DBR22 concept
Aston Martin has unveiled a stunning two-seater open cockpit concept called the DBR22. The sleek carbon fibre bodywork conceals a V12 Twin-Turbo powertrain capable of launching the fully functional concept car to 100km/h in 3.4 seconds.
Lamborghini’s next generation Urus Super SUV is breaking records before it has even officially launched, setting a new benchmark for production SUVs at the famous Pikes Peak.
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Levis x Ganni Returns For Summer
Levi’s and Copenhagen-based ready-to-wear fashion brand, Ganni have collaborated for the third time with a natural-hued collection and campaign featuring American Youtuber, Emma Chamberlain and friends.
Porsche Taycan Sets New Nürburgring Record
A Porsche Taycan Turbo S has taken the series-production electric car record at the famous Nürburgring, with a seven minute, 33 second lap time.
Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
The Galaxy Z Fold4 is the result of Samsung Galaxy’s enduring innovation in the foldable device space and their most powerful smartphone yet.
O₂ becomes Polestar 6
Polestar the Swedish electric performance car company, has confirms plans to put the Polestar O₂, electric roadster concept into production. Interested customers in New Zealand can now reserve a build slot online
The Sino-Swedish carmaker, Polestar, has truly ambitious plans for its near future including an aggressive strategy to increase global sales from around 10,000 cars per year at present, to 290,000 per year by 2025.
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Audi New Zealand reveals its electrified line up for 2023
Audi announces their rapid expansion range of plug-in hybrid models alongside the highly anticipated, fully electric Q4 e-tron.
EVANS FORMULA E WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNER-UP
New Zealand’s Mitch Evans is runner-up in season eight of the ABB FIA Formula E Drivers’ World Championship, completing the season with 180 points for Jaguar TCS Racing
Recharge Revolution
Volvo Cars New Zealand confirms fully electric XC40, and C40 Recharge models will be available before the end of the year.
In Plain Sight
Modern German engineering paired with plug-in electric practicality ensures Volkswagen’s new T7 Multivan PHEV has all the grace and pace of a conventional SUV. But here, it’s family-friendly space that gives the Multivan the edge.
To the ends of the earth? A Land Rover Defender 90 will take you there.
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Leading by example
Encapsulating five decades of Range Rover DNA while adopting a raft of 21st-century technologies, the latest flagship luxury SUV from Land Rover doubles down on the indelible idea that this might very well remain the only vehicle you will...
The Classic
Lamborghini’s first four-seater model, the Espada 400 GT was also its best-selling for years.
Play the blues
The latest Volkswagen Golf R matches understated confidence with devilish engineering firepower. If you’re after more smiles per miles, the latest halo hot hatch from Wolfsburg will deliver the laugh lines.
Coming home
Having led some of the foremost New Zealand kitchens over a celebrated 25-year career, Des Harris has moved beyond the restaurant walls and is taking his exceptional cuisine into people’s homes.
While New Zealand’s uptake of electric vehicles for private use has been impressive, acceleration of E-mobility in this country at least for the next few years will be driven primarily by corporate vehicle fleet electrification and with...
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Like No Other
With construction now underway, One Saint Stephens is destined to become more than a mere building, it’s a residence to rival other timeless ‘ones’ around the world, like One Broadway, or One Hyde Park, it’s a love letter to its beautiful,...
Game changer
With more and more buyers looking at different ways of enjoying the water, Wake / Surf craft made popular in the States are gaining popularity fast. Crownline’s Surf series is considered among the most accomplished in the category.
Confident Cruiser: The Herley Boats Elite 8
With our first sample of the relatively new Herley Boats brand, we head out in the striking Elite 8m and find clever design mated with some premium features makes for a comfortable and dynamic cruiser that’s up for anything.
Alpine village a community home in the mountains
Just 15 minutes from Cardrona Alpine resort and Wānaka the 400 hectare country setting of Mt Cardrona Station village boasts, 30km of hiking/biking trails and full on-site property management services
The housing market has cooled from its fervent highs, says Ray White business partner Kane Taylor. But experienced agents can still ensure great results for buyers and sellers.
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Membership has its privileges
The concept of vehicle ownership is no different and is seeing a lot of interesting new approaches to the buy-own-sell model we’re so familiar with, leading the way in new thinking is SIXT New Zealand.
The Grand Tour
For some of the best views on offer in the country, you want one of the best aircraft available to show them off. In the hands of a skilled pilot with immense local knowledge, Glenorchy Air’s Cessna Grand Caravan EX and the iconic vistas...
DBX 707
There have been fast SUVs before it, and there will be fast SUVs after it. But as a snapshot in time Aston Martin’s DBX 707 is a very unique proposition.
Stage Fighter
Škoda New Zealand have stepped up their commitment to New Zealand motorsport, aligning themselves with Ben Hunt in a bid to secure another New Zealand Rally Championship.
In one of the most dramatic breaks with the past seen from an automotive manufacturer in recent times, the mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette flips everything you think you know about American performance on its head.
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Peter Beck: Mission Control
Setting out to change the world is one thing. Setting out to change the way we leave it is another. Together with his Rocket Lab team, Kiwi entrepreneur Peter Beck has already achieved remarkable things, but he’s just getting started. The...
EV Charging 101
As EV battery capacity and durability goes from strength to strength with every new model release, ‘range anxiety’ as a barrier-to-entry for prospective buyers is quickly subsiding. Yet there remains some confusion around charging...
Audi enters Formula 1
Audi enters the premier class of motorsport. From 2026, the premium brand will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit. The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near...
Incoming Kia Niro Plus: further range details revealed
The forthcoming Kia Niro Plus range is set to offer Kiwis greater space, a larger technology suite and more electrified mobility, with both hybrid and full electric versions available.
Michael Bias, has achieved a career best result at the World Championships ranking him against the best in the world.
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Adventure inspires new season apparel and accessories from R.M. Williams
The very first R.M. Williams clothing items were created to hold up on long rides through the challenging Aussie outback. Ninety years on, great journeys continue to inform a range of enduring boots, apparel, and accessories.
Dixon Wins First IndyCar Kiwi 1-2
Kiwi drivers Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin have stolen the show to secure a New Zealand driver 1-2 at Nashville. With Giltrap Group supported Hunter McElrea also securing a podium in the Indy Lights race.
Seoul Destroyer – Can Evans Stifle Stoffel?
New Zealand's Mitch Evans goes into this weekend's Formula E season finale as the best-placed challenger for World Championship leader Stoffel Vandoorne.
Audi's electric future debuts on ice
The Audi Ice Experience for 2022 has commenced at the spectacular Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds in the Cardrona Valley, Central Otago.
The Porsche 911 GT3 is getting a big brother: the 911 GT3 RS, the new top of the 911 line in terms of performance will celebrate its world premiere on 18 August.
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Porsche 911 Sally Special: one-of-a-kind piece for a good cause
Porsche and Pixar Animation Studios have unveiled a very special Porsche inspired by one of the most popular 911s: Sally Carrera, the famous car from Disney and Pixar’s animated film Cars. Like Sally Carrera, the 911 Sally Special is one of...
Purpose-built for performance: the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS
The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS makes no secret of its intentions: it is uncompromisingly designed for maximum performance.
Lotus Emira - NZ First Drive Video
This time the beginning of the end is something fantastic. Lotus could not have created a finer farewell to internal combustion
Lawson set to make F1 Practice debut
Red Bull junior Liam Lawson is set to make his F1 debut at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. The young New Zealander, who has made an impression in Formula 2, is set to take to the track during the first Friday practice session.
Audi ice experience starts today with a sold-out experience at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds in the Cardrona Valley. The brand’s signature event delivers a luxury experience with an unrivalled driving challenge in some of Audi’s...
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Fernando Alonso to join Aston Martin F1 team in 2023
Two-time Formula One champion, Fernando Alonso, will join Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team in 2023 on a multi-year contract, replacing the retiring Sebastian Vettel.
Harman Kardon captures single-bar 3D sound with new Citation MultiBeam 1100
Premium audio brand Harman Kardon has combined Dolby Atmos and Multibeam technology to harness an immersive 3D sound performance from its all-new Citation MultiBeam 1100.
Kowtow’s Spring 2022 collection inspired by the Avant Gardener
Taking as inspiration the belief that life can be brought to small spaces through the nurturing of the natural environment, Kowtow’s new season collection showcases nature in full bloom.
Puma helps Porsche celebrate 50th anniversary of 911 Carrera RS 2.7
Sports footwear brand Puma has combined forces with Porsche to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, creating a highly sought-after limited-edition sneaker for the occasion.
The triple T-Roc line-up for the Kiwi market has been officially unveiled by Volkswagen New Zealand, featuring significant upgrades across the board, along with the arrival of the all-new performance-themed T-Roc R.
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Bentley Bentayga S | Drive
Sure, it delivers the sort of numbers usually reserved for a serious sports car, but until now, I’d always considered the Bentley Bentayga’s performance capabilities as something academic.
Three for three for SVG at The Bend
A superb drive from Shane van Gisbergen extended the Kiwi’s march toward another Supercars Championship as he secured a clean sweep of races wins at Tailem Bend.
A Big Deal | Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Drive
You have to hand it to GMSV; they're 100% committed to giving kiwis a taste of the all-American Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Camilla and Marc SS22
Camilla and Marc’s new ‘Identity’ collection is one of considered aesthetic choices, an intentional representation of a modern wardrobe, an ode to the art of dressing well and an invitation to deeply consider the concept of who we are when...
His achievements are already the stuff of automotive legend; now, Ferruccio Lamborghini’s immeasurable contributions to the automotive industry have been recognised, with the Italian Icon being honoured among the most significant automotive...
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LEGO’s life-sized Lamborghini Sián
More than 400,000 bricks coated with Lamborghini paint were used to build the FKP37 on display at Museo Automobili Lamborghini in Sant’Agata Bolognese.
Aston Martin celebrates 100th anniversary of first Grand Prix entry with roaring return to the 1920s
A century on from its racing debut, Aston Martin’s original Grand Prix car today roared back to the French Grand Prix, for a thrilling celebratory lap.
Škoda New Zealand and Ben Hunt win in the Hawke’s Bay
Škoda New Zealand and Ben Hunt has secured the first New Zealand Rally Championship event win of the partnership
Liam Lawson claims his second Formula 2 win of the 2022 season
Giltrap Group sponsored driver, Liam Lawson has claimed his second Formula 2 race win in the 2022 season.
Hunter McElrea is closing in on the top spot of the Indy Lights Championship following a back-to-back win in the series.
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Aston Martin’s wings fly into future.
Aston Martin’s iconic wings are taking flight into an intense new era, with the British ultra-luxury marque celebrating their position as makers of the most exquisitely addictive performance cars.
All-new Kia Niro embraces new design, sustainable materials
The all-new Kia Niro has been unveiled, showcasing a new exterior design and a spacious, minimalist interior that utilises premium, sustainable materials.
Just launched: The Nothing Phone (1)
Intriguing start up tech company, Nothing technology have introduced its first smartphone and the gateway to its future connected and open product ecosystem.
Polestar x Allebike collaboration results in limited edition Mountain Bike
Polestar have revealed the first undisguised image of their next model, the Polestar 3, and confirmed the brand’s first SUV will be premiered in full this October.
Porsche is aiming for 80% of sales to be full EV by 2025 and will introduce an electric 718 model within the next three years.
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Bentley Goes Net Zero Plastic To Nature
Bentley becomes the first company to secure “Net Zero Plastic to Nature” certification following completion of a plastic stewardship assessment focusing on logistics and packaging
Evans and Bird soar to podium and points in New York City for Jaguar TCS Racing
Mitch Evans takes his sixth podium of the season for Jaguar TCS Racing at the New York City E-Prix and Sam Bird climbed an incredible eleven places to finish fifth
'Wolf' returns as new Amarok revealed
Designed and conceived in Germany and Australia, and built in South Africa, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled the all-new Amarok.
Bentley successfully completes first phase of female mentoring programme
Eight students have been mentored through the ‘Extraordinary Women’ programme, with mentors including entrepreneurs from sectors such as engineering, business and design, alongside academics and Bentley experts
The much-anticipated Lotus Emira V6 First Edition has arrived in New Zealand, albeit as just a teaser, pre-production, left hand drive example ahead of the first deliveries later this year.
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Partridge Jewellers announces exclusive launch of David Yurman jewellery
The New York jewellery brand is now available in New Zealand for the first time through Partridge Jewellers.
Tudor celebrates great expedition with new Ranger timepiece
To mark the 70th anniversary of the British North Greenland Expedition, Tudor is presenting the Ranger model, a tool watch celebrating the spirit of this daring adventure.
Polestar Reports 125% Sales Increase For First Half Of 2022
Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY), the premium electric performance car company, announces a robust performance for the first half of 2022
Callum Hedge wins at Townsville
Giltrap sponsored Callum Hedge has secured his maiden win in the hotly contested Paynter Dixon Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Championship.
Created for those wanting to dive into more in-depth and advanced driver coaching in their McLaren.
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Luxury class Audi S8 arrives in New Zealand
The new generation Audi S8 offers a heady mix of sporty elegance and performance
Urus Charges To Lamborghini Production Record
The Lamborghini Urus has achieved a unique milestone at Sant’Agata: as the best selling car in Automobili Lamborghini history, and in the shortest time. The factory celebrating the completion of the 20,000th Urus just four years after the...
Bentley's Continental Crowning Jewel
Described as the ultimate version, the Continental GT Mulliner is the most luxurious, dynamic and fastest of two-door grand tourers yet to emerge from Crewe.
Shane Van Gisbergen wins rally of the far north
The weekend saw yet another Rallying victory for Giltrap Group sponsored driver, Shane van Gisbergen at the Rally of the Far North.
It was two good days at the office for young Giltrap Group sponsored Liam Lawson.
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Fifth Podium Of The Season For Mitch Evans At Marrakesh E-Prix
Kiwi and Giltrap Group sponsored driver, Mitch Evans was able to keep his cool in the Marrakesh heat this weekend to notch up his fifth podium for Jaguar TCS Racing.
Hunter on target in Mid-Ohio
Kiwi racer Hunter McElrea has scored his maiden Indy Lights victory with a dominant display at the latest round.
Bentley announces Speed Six Continuation Series at Goodwood
Following the brand’s hugely successful Blower Continuation Series, 12 new Bentley Speed Six models will be handcrafted by Mulliner.
Volkswagen New Zealand EV Line Up
Volkswagen has a roadmap, and the destination is carbon neutrality. Key to achieving this will be a range of electric vehicle Volkswagen has confirmed for New Zealand.
Lamborghini celebrated their naturally aspirated engines by running three of their most aurally impressive models up the Goodwood hill this week.
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Land Rover adds horsepower to Equestrian New Zealand
Land Rover New Zealand have partnered with Equestrian Sports New Zealand to support from grass roots to top level competition.
Porsche Penske Motorsport reveal the new 963 at Goodwood
Porsche and Penske Motorsport have collaborated to field two cars each in the world's leading two endurance series’
The Volkswagen ID.4 has arrived at the Car Store
The all-electric model forms part of Volkswagen’s new electrified family of next-generation vehicles.
Polestar Rings Nasdaq Bell To Celebrate Public Listing
Polestar, the Swedish electric car brand, has rung the famous bell at the Nasdaq stock exchange in New York City to celebrate its public listing. Polestar began trading officially under the ticker “PSNY” on 24 June 2022.
Polestar has shown and demonstrated a development prototype of the Polestar 5 in public for the first time at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Puncture doesn't deflate Ben Hunt's South Canterbury charge in the Škoda Fabia R5
Škoda New Zealand supported driver, Ben Hunt, didn’t let a puncture slow him down at the Rally of South Canterbury.
Kaleb Ngatoa takes his third S5000 victory at Hidden Valley
Kaleb Ngatoa has again proven he can tame the big S5000s taking his third win in the Australian series.
Lamborghini celebrates Goodwood Festival of Speed with the Duke of Richmond
As Automobili Lamborghini heads to the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed from 23 to 26 June, the Duke of Richmond takes time to drive the Lamborghini Huracán EVO and give his insight into the importance of the Italian super sports marque at...
Giltrap Group announce alignment with BMX racer, Michael Bias
New Zealand has established a reputation for producing some of the most elite BMX athletes in the world. The Giltrap Group have aligned with one of our rising stars, Michael Bias
A fully reimagined interior includes a huge 13.4-inch diagonal colour touchscreen and 12.3-inch configurable instrument cluster.
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Brendon Hartley wins his third 24H Le Mans title
An outstanding third Le Mans 24 Hour win for Giltrap Group sponsored Brendon Hartley this week cements him as one of the most accomplished endurance racers in the world.
New Bentley Flying Spur S
Bentley will introduce two new Flying Spur S offerings at Goodwood. The S variant will denote an amplified driving experience for the luxury sedan
Another podium but also disappointment for Liam Lawson at Baku.
Another podium and another disappointment for Lawson in a hectic weekend on the streets of Baku.
Polestar to showcase Polestar 5 and BST Edition 270 Polestar 2 at Goodwood
Expect to get your first glance at the Polestar 5 prototype and exciting hand-crafted BST edition 270 Polestar 2 throughout the Goodwood Festival of Speed event, from 23 June
After a 10-year hiatus, the FIA World Rally Championship is back on Kiwi shores and this year it’s powered by SIXT.
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Audi tackles gender stereotypes with #ScrapGirlCars activation
Audi has launched a new activation which encourages people to take part in scrapping outdated stereotypes around the types of cars young girls play with.
New Bentley Continental GT and GTC S focus on dynamic agility
The newly revealed S versions of the iconic Continental GT and GTC bring driving pleasure, sharp looks and a new V8 sports exhaust baritone to Bentley’s grand tourer.
Jaguar reveals special edition F-Pace
Jaguar is offering global fans of the brand’s motorsport pedigree a special F-Pace SVR Edition 1988 livery.
Land Rover partners with Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
In a newly announced global partnership, the Land Rover Defender will support the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2022, which is being played from October 8 to November 12 in New Zealand.
The Kamiq SUV is the first component of the Škoda range in New Zealand to get new Scoutline
trim additions.
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Polestar to debut first electric performance SUV, Polestar 3
Polestar have revealed the first undisguised image of their next model, the Polestar 3, and confirmed the brand’s first SUV will be premiered in full this October
New Lexus RX for New Zealand
The fifth generation RX takes the Lexus Driving Signature and next-generation Lexus design to a whole new level
Nissan Z Pricing Confirmed for New Zealand
A proud past meets an exciting future: Get ready for Nissan’s newest iteration of the legendary Nissan Z
Silk And Steel Launch Their New Line. Reverie
Reverie: - a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Following unprecedented purchases of the Polestar 2 since its launch, the premium electric performance car brand, is now taking orders for the updated Polestar 2, which features new solutions connected to climate impact and transparency,...
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Polestar Space now open in Auckland
New Zealand’s First Polestar Space to showcase award-winning Polestar 2
GMSV offer enhanced level of personalization with 2023 Corvette
GMSV are offering improved specification options for the 2023 C8 Corvette
Audi shares exclusive reveal of Q4 e-tron, Audi’s fully electric all-rounder
Audi unveils a preview of the all new Q4 e-tron at Westfield Newmarket. The fully electric compact model is set to arrive in New Zealand early 2023.
SVG confirms entry to the International Rally of New Zealand
One of the busiest wheelmen in the world, Shane van Gisbergen has confirmed he will contest the forthcoming International Rally of New Zealand behind the wheel of a Škoda Fabia WRC 2 car.
Our recent LinkedIn article looked at some commonly asked questions our dealership staff are fielding around EVs from private buyers.
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Polestar rockets to record sales in 2022
Premium electric performance carmaker, Polestar, has announced record sales for the first four months of 2022.
Restored ‘Half-track Fox’ Kombi
Volkswagen Classic Vehicles has just finished restoring a one-off T1 Kombi with chain drive, originally built for tough European alpine conditions.
Electric Vehicles: The Big Questions From Private Buyers
We look at the common questions private buyers have around electric vehicles.
Bentley Continental – seven decades of sporting luxury
Bentley is celebrating 70 years of Bentley Continental production, which began with the iconic R-Type Continental.
Hublot is going bold with their latest offerings in 2022
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Popular Škoda Karoq gets a refresh for 2022
Four years after its launch, the Škoda Karoq gets an update, adding even more refined design language, optional sustainable materials, and new technology.
Paco Rabanne introduces Olympéa Solar
Olympéa 2022 is coming. Rebooted and reprogrammed, a fragrance radically rewritten for the next decade and kicks off with Olympéa Solar.
Lamborghini Endurance Racing Hybrid prototype
Lamborghini Squadra Corse is developing its first LMDh prototype, which will debut in 2024 in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Polestar reduces greenhouse gas-emissions by 6% per car
Polestar has released its second Annual Review and Sustainability report, highlighting progress towards its ambitious climate goals.
To commemorate the 90th anniversary the brand have special celebrations planned including limited-edition merchandise all with a focus on the ‘Legacy of Australian Craft’.
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Taupō Motorsport Park track day, hosted by Murph
Taupō Motorsport Park are offering a very cool track drive day, hosted by Greg Murphy, for just $495 per car. – Get in quick, the track day is June 2, 2022!
Samsung reveal new TV range for 2022
EPOS Award-Winning Gaming Headset
H3PRO Hybrid headset boasts dual connection for simultaneous audio mixing, low latency gaming and up to 30 hours of wireless gaming – now also available in Ghost White and Racing Green
Top Lotus Management share Vision80 with Uslot in NZ
Lotus Senior Management visit Lotus Auckland to share exiting Vision of Lotus Cars
Lexus move into a digitally-decorated interactive car showroom in Auckland's Westfield Newmarket.
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350 GT: the V12 that laid the foundations for Lamborghini’s DNA
In the year of the V12, the story of the first: from its origins to the Aventador Ultimae, the last pure aspirated V12 from the House of Sant’Agata
Another podium for Ben Hunt and ŠKODA New Zealand at Whangārei
Ben Hunt and Tony Rawstorn finishes second overall in the ŠKODA FABIA R5 rally car.
The all-new Škoda Fabia Monte Carlo
The launch of the latest Monte Carlo variant completes Škoda’s fourth generation range and will be the sole variant introduced in the upcoming New Zealand launch.
The Bentayga Extended Wheelbase
Answering to a global shift in luxury vehicle body styles, Bentley have introduced a new Bentayga extended wheelbase as a luxury flagship with a swathe of new innovation and comfort features.
Natural materials and innovative technology come together to deliver an even better Allbirds running shoe.
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Dynamic new Range Rover Sport
Combining dramatic modernity with a stereotypical muscular stance and an interior that personifies absolute luxury, the next iteration of the ever-popular Range Rover Sport has been revealed.
911 Sport Classic
The new 911 Sport Classic is the second of four collector's items that Porsche has presented from its Heritage Design strategy.
Supercar, super demand: Lamborghini sales soar worldwide
Lamborghini’s fortunes continue to soar in the first quarter of 2022: the company’s best-ever quarter.
Tudor watches seeks world cycling dominance
Swiss watch brand has created a pro cycling team to contest the most challenging cycle events in the world.
McLaren Elva Reveal | Westfield Newmarket
Join us as we showcase the arrival of Artura, the next-generation McLaren Supercar side by side with the McLaren Elva.
Bruce McLaren inspired Elva M6A ready for NZ debut
The McLaren Elva M6A to make it’s New Zealand debut at The Car Store alongside Artura plug-in hybrid supercar.
New ID. Buzz development documentary debuts on YouTube
For anyone wondering how Volkswagen created the electric ID. Buzz Microbus, a comprehensive new documentary covering the development work on the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo has been released on YouTube.
1:5 scale model Porsche Targa the personification of craftsmanship
This impressively detailed 1:5 scale Porsche 911 Targa was created using imaginative craftsmanship and improvisation, over 50 years before the advent of 3D printing would have seen off most of the challenges associated with the build.
Following Formula E’s global reveal of the championship’s all-new Gen3 race car, Jaguar TCS Racing also revealed the creative test car concept livery for its next generation of electric street racing.
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Lamborghini Customer Drive | April 2022
Introducing the Polestar Space
Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, has opened the doors of the first Polestar Space in New Zealand.
Standard Issue in partnership with Middlemore Foundation
Kiwi label, Standard Issue, are contributing woollen jumpers to children in need this winter
Lamborghini produce the 20,000th Huracán
Already the most sold Lamborghini model in the company’s history, the 20,000th Huracán celebrates a significant milestone.
Samsung Electronics has created the Galaxy Tab S8 series to be the ultimate tool in a busy lifestyle more manageable.
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Volkswagen’s new generation Amarok spotted
Official shots of Volkswagen’s next Amarok hint to the final dimensions and design.
Bentley’s “Dream Factory” continues to cut environmental impact
Figures from Bentley Motors’ “Dream Factory” in Crewe, reveal the British marque is on course to become the world’s most sustainable luxury car brand.
Giltrap Group Motorsport finishes strong in Toyota 86 Championship
Drivers Simon Evans and Marco Giltrap have finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in the single make championship
Volkswagen’s all-new Multivan PHEV
Landing here in May, Volkswagen’s all-new Multivan Plug-In Hybrid represents the very first electrified offering from Volkswagen New Zealand’s commercial vehicle division.
Since 1997, Huffer has successfully brought together fashion and functionality in its own inimitable way, delivering seasonal collections, technical outerwear, and unique print graphics that truly represent the brand as a bone fide Kiwi...
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Changing tack
With Butterworth Estate wines, Brad and Warren Butterworth continue to evolve and indulge in a passion for New Zealand winemaking. For the legendary yachtsman, success from the vine is as tangible and desirable as success under sail.
Theory of Evolution
Can any other family-friendly mid-size SUV lay claim to having evolved in a more startling and appealing way during the course of its existence than the Kia Sportage? We’re finding it difficult to think of another.
The Classic
Based upon the original 901, which first saw light towards the end of the 1950s before evolving into the iconic 911 in 1963, this 1972 Porsche 911 S 2.4 Targa is a classic with a secret.
Volkswagen ‘R’ Past, present and future
The Volkswagen ‘R’ brand turns 20 this year and while synonymous with limited run, high performance VWs in the past, ‘R’ virtues will be offered across more model lines than ever before in 2022.
For the second consecutive year Lamborghini is confirmed as one of the most sustainable companies in Italy
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Wideboy
The chance for a quick spin in Audi’s latest generation RS 3 Sportback.
Dream team
With the opportunity for owners to personalise their new Bentley Continental GT to create an exclusive and individual vehicle, the craftspeople at Bentley coachbuilder, Mulliner, are lending real tangibility to the phrase ‘dream car’.
Watch and learn
Kiwi racer Liam Lawson has already achieved an impressive amount in the take-no-prisoner cauldrons of Formula 2 and the German touring car championship.
New age remedy
This is the remarkable O2 – the second stunning concept from electric performance car manufacturer Polestar.
When it was launched a couple of years ago, the plug-in hybrid electric version of Škoda’s accomplished Superb represented the carmaker’s first local foray into electric mobility.
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Polestar O2 Concept | GiltrapTV
Polestar, the pure play electric performance car brand, has revealed a new concept car that redefines sports roadsters for the electric age.
Giltrap Porsche Track Day | GiltrapTV
Our customers haven't just bought a Porsche they've bought into the "We Love Cars" lifestyle.
We took our Porsche 911 customers to Hampton Downs International Motorsport Park, to put their Porsches to the test.
Kia EV6 Drive | GiltrapTV
We drive the KIA EV6 on New Zealand roads to find out why it won over the judges at the 2022 European car of the year, where it was voted a resounding winner, with 12 individual top votes.
McLaren Auckland Owner's Day March 2022 | GiltrapTV
For this episode of Cool Cars we drive the all-new Kia EV6, take a look at the new Lotus Eletre, and a peek of the Aston Martin DBX707. Plus, Lamborghini reveals the new Huracan Tecnica.
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Rise above
While it remains a distinctly premium alternative to commercial flying, chartered aviation or privative aircraft ownership is on the rise.
Sensory overload
The speed, the sound, the colour. Take Aston Martin’s ultimate GT, the DBS Superleggera, subtract the roof, and hit the accelerator.
Kia EV6 New Zealand pricing released
Kia’s EV6 is an exciting new EV proposition we’ve been waiting for and with local pricing now released, we can’t wait to see the car on our shores.
Newly revealed Lexus RZ accelerates brand to fully electrified future
The all-new battery electric Lexus RZ 450e has been unveiled, revealing the next stage in the brand’s electrified future.
Every Buben & Zörweg object has the rare gift of not only protecting valuable possessions in their beauty and function, but at the same time exponentially increasing the perceived joy of their presentation. The result: Fascination
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Original Bentley T-Series commences full restoration
After being off the road and in storage for decades, a comprehensive ground-up restoration of the very first Bentley T-Series has begun at the marque’s home in Crewe, England
GoPro launches new Creator Edition
World renowned action camera manufacturer, GoPro, has launched an all-new HERO10 Black Creator Edition featuring enhanced capabilities, alongside its new Powered Control Grip, called the Volta.
Omega celebrates Apollo 13
Omega celebrated the anniversary of the dramatic Apollo 13 space mission during April, and the Speedmaster Professional chronographs that played a vital role in the crew’s safe return home.
Golf R - Ready for racing and on the grid now
Volkswagen New Zealand calls it the racing simulator that’s real. The highly anticipated Volkswagen Golf R has arrived.
A responsive approach, an energetic mindset and plenty of good old fashioned hard work ensures trusted estate agent, Kane Taylor of Ray White Eden Terrace, has time for every client and gets the results they want.
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Alpine Paradise: Mt Cardrona Station
What began as a grand vision 15 years ago is now reality as a unique village, centred around the abundant outdoor space and beauty of the Cardrona Valley, is being brought to life.
Space travel in the heart of the megacity
The new Audi urbansphere concept* will reimagine what the driving experience looks like.
Adidas and Allbirds forge unique collaboration
From the collaboration comes ADIZERO X ALLBIRDS 2.94 C02e – a running shoe with a carbon footprint of just 2.94kg CO2e/pair, without compromising performance
Mitch Evans makes history in Rome
Giltrap Group sponsored driver, Mitch Evans has made history for Jaguar TCS Racing as the first driver to win both races in a double-header weekend in Rome.
Huracán design and technical purity for lifestyle fun and driving performance on road and track
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Aston Martin Westfield
The Aston Martin space at Westfield Newmarket is now open
McLaren 765LT Drive | GiltrapTV
McLaren sum up the 765LT with their own version of the three ‘R’s’: Radical. Relentless. Reborn.
Aston Martin Westfield
The Aston Martin space at Westfield Newmarket is now open
79th Goodwood Members Meeting
Bentley Motors has been confirmed as the Official Automotive Partner for the 79th Goodwood Members Meeting, 9th-10th April 2022.
The blend of style and practicality has seen Kia’s Carnival MPV awarded as the Family Vehicle of the Year by AutoGuide
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Silk and Steel Manhattan Collection 2022
Silk and Steel are bringing a vintage vibe with the new Manhattan range.
Levi’s getting fresh for Autumn Winter 2022
Levi’s are inspired by Fresh Produce (The Fashion Version) in their Autumn Winter 2022 collection
Valhalla makes flying visit to Auckland
The stunning Aston Martin Valhalla concept touched down briefly in New Zealand recently, giving local media the opportunity to see the iconic performance brand’s next generation mid-engined road racer.
Revitalised Taupo Ready For Racing
Taupō International Motorsport Park aims to bolster the local adventure tourism industry with exciting plans to draw domestic and international tourism to the region.
New for 2022, Rolex presents the latest creations in its Oyster Perpetual collection
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Lotus Unveils World's First Electric Hyper-SUV
With a promised of 0-100km/h in under three seconds, Lotus have confirmed that none of the brands legendary performance has been lost with the introduction of their first SUV…and a fully electric one at that.
Giltrap withstands immense pressure to record first win
Marco Giltrap put in an epic drive to withstand massive pressure from Hugo Allan and record his first win in the Toyota 86 Championship.
2022 ŠKODA KODIAQ RS Drive | GiltrapTV
The KODIAQ is ŠKODA's most popular model in New Zealand, and it's easy to see why. We took the all-new 2022 RS version for a spin on NZ roads.
Details of Lotus Emira First Edition Revealed
A huge amount of specification and a huge amount of power can be anticipated from the forthcoming four-cylinder Lotus Emira First Edition.
Fashion icon Rick Owens and Aesop have combined powers to release a new limited-edition candle and travel kit collaboration.
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Lamborghini supports Global Recycling Day
Sustainability is one of the pillars of Lamborghini’s corporate strategy and as a result the famed carmaker supports Global Recycling Day.
Chevy Silverado proves a winner
Since the launch of the new GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) brand in New Zealand in November 2020, more than 250 Chevrolet Silverado trucks have been sold around the country.
Strong start for Liam Lawson in Bahrain
The opening round of the Formula 2 season in Bahrain has been productive for Giltrap Group backed Liam Lawson
Tiguan R fires up Volkswagen’s performance range
The Volkswagen Tiguan R has arrived in New Zealand, introducing Kiwi performance fans to an entirely new way of enjoying a dynamic, enthusiast drive experience.
We got to take the third-generation Audi RS3 for a spin - whatever your speed or road conditions it is seriously quick...but also seriously fun.
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COS Autumn Winter collection 2022
COS continues their signature modern, functional, and considered design with their Autumn Winter collection.
Crane Brothers Autumn Winter 2022
Crane Bothers have launched their new AW22 collection as well as a new boutique in Ponsonby.
Huracán STO on track
While superb on the road, the Huracán very much is a car that comes alive on the track. Local media recently had the chance to experience that for themselves at a Lamborghini Auckland press day at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park.
Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz breaks cover
With Kombi DNA and Volkswagen’s expertise in modern EV architecture, the ID. Buzz is an exciting new take on the world’s most beloved people mover.
Fable Hotels and Resorts has added another property to its five-star portfolio with the addition of Canterbury’s iconic Terrace Downs Resort.
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Ben Hunt joins ŠKODA New Zealand Rally Team
ŠKODA New Zealand and the Giltrap Group are excited to announce our new partnership with Auckland-based rally driver, Ben Hunt who will be racing the ŠKODA FABIA R5 rally car at the 2022 WRC.
Final Aston Martin Vantage V12 revealed
It is unquestionably the end of an era as we prepare for the next Aston Martin Vantage V12. Sadly, the final swansong for most potent, most sonorous of the Vantage variants.
Lexus UX300e Drive | GiltrapTV
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Aston Martin collaborates with Britishvolt
Two British engineering leaders combine to co-create future battery technology
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin has formally been announced as supplier once again of the Official Safety Car to Formula 1 for 12 races of the 2022 calendar.
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Fully electric dealership delivery for Audi
An Audi RS e-tron GT has been delivered to a dealership via the country’s first fully electric transporter, the Fuso eCanter.
Kathryn Wilson’s Autumn Winter collection
Committed to making footwear with a lighter impact, Kathryn Wilson is minimising its carbon footprint through an ongoing partnership with Carbon Click.
All-new Range Rover pricing revealed
The new Range Rover model line-up will be extensive for the Kiwi market, with the portfolio priced from $209,900 (plus ORCs) for the D300 SE standard wheelbase variant.
Volkswagen Multivan Plug-In Hybrid
The all-new Multivan Plug-In Hybrid represents the very first electrified offering from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles New Zealand.
Famed Australian maker of skin, body, and hair care products, Aesop has launched a new eye serum developed to offer vitamin-rich hydration and nourishment for the delicate skin around the eyes.
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Porsche announces special Macan ‘T’ designation
In adding a Macan T to the popular compact SUV range, Porsche has affixed the special model designation to a four-door vehicle for the first time.
Bentley launches mentoring programme for female students
In support of International Women’s Day 2022, Bentley has held an ‘Extraordinary Women’ event in Crewe to launch student mentoring programme.
EVs and autonomous vehicles key to Kia’s 2030 roadmap
Korean carmaker, Kia is accelerating their electrification roadmap and has set a target of 1.2 million fully electric sales in the year 2030. The plan includes a line-up of 14 EV models by 2027.
Polestar O₂ concept envisions a new age for electric roadsters
The second stunning concept from electric performance car manufacturer Polestar builds on Precept design language with a bespoke roadster silhouette.
The Huracán STO is based on a true story. A story of motorsport success and passion. We were finally able to share that story.....
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Cool Cars: Episode 41
For the first episode of 2022 we drive the all-new Audi RS3, Polestar 2 wins the NZ Autocar 'Car of the Year', and The Car Store is open at Westfield Newmarket.
Car of the Year Polestar 2
New Zealand leading Automotive magazine NZ Autocar has named the Polestar 2 overall winner of its 2021 Car of the Year.
New Zealand's First Electric Car Transporter
One of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected car-transporters has made history with New Zealand’s: emissions-free all-electric delivery; with an Audi RS e-tron GT rolling off the back of Carr & Haslam’s first all-electric truck, the...
A World First in New Zealand - The Car Store is Open
A world-first digitally-decorated interactive car showroom in Auckland's Westfield Newmarket allows shoppers to test drive and even buy their dream car while they are in the Mall.
With further specification details to be revealed closer to its New Zealand launch, the new X-Trail showcases a powerful new exterior look, including a ‘floating’ roofline and design cues which underline the SUV’s practicality.
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Volkswagen teases ‘near production’ sketches of highly anticipated 2022 Amarok
Destined to showcase a host of upgraded features, new design sketches of the forthcoming Volkswagen Amarok also detail improved off-road characteristics and a greater ride height.
Sarah Holden, sustainability consultant and Director of Oxygen Consulting review on the Audi e-tron GT.
Sustainability consultant and director of Oxygen Consulting "who said sustainability wasn't fun!"
Bentley expands 3D printing capability
Bentley is keeping the brand at the forefront of technology and ‘digital craftsmanship’ by expanding their 3D printing capabilities
Hublot release limited edition timepiece
The Spirit of Big Bang Carbon Gold Tiger is as technically advanced as it is bold in design.
Levis are extending their ‘buy better, wear longer’ philosophy with a new 501 offering made of organic and post-consumer recycled denim.
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Production of the VW ID.5 commences
Volkswagen is driving forward the shift to electric vehicle manufacturing and has started production on the new ID5 model.
New Polestar 5 details revealed
Polestar’s first dedicated platform will be at the cutting edge of automotive engineering and promises a faster, lighter and more dynamic vehicle.
Lotus Advanced Performance
A new ‘special operations’ team has been formed within Lotus to deliver exciting new halo projects, limited editions and unique content for customers.
Polestar in the Artic Circle
Polestar take their winter product validation seriously. The Polestar 2 has been put to the test in the most extreme conditions on earth during testing at the artic circle.
Giltrap Group Motorsport driver Simon Evans has made a winning start to the Best Bars Toyota 86 Championship with four race wins over the opening two rounds of the series raced at the Highlands circuit in Cromwell and Mike Pero Motorsport...
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Camilla and Marc Liberté collection
Sexy, daring, risky, and most of all liberating – the Camilla and Marc Liberté collection is a moment to breath, to dare, to start again.
Lamborghini's exclusive Space Key NFT
Limited to just five units, verified by an Non-fungible token identifier, Lamborghini have collaborated with a yet-to-be-identified artist to create the Space Key collector’s piece.
The new Lego Technic McLaren Formula 1 race car
Drivers, get ready to fuel your Formula 1 passion as you get the new Lego Technic McLaren Formula 1
Aston Martin DBX707
Aston Martin has labelled its new high powered DBX707 SUV as segment defining and a vehicle which will elevate Aston Martin to the pinnacle of SUV performance.
The future of manufacturing at Bentley’s plant in Crewe, UK, has been assured with the announcement of a £2.5 billion sustainability investment.
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Lotus New EV Sports Car Sketch
Lotus and battery cell technology investor, Britishvolt, sign MOU to collaborate on advanced EV technology designed to be incorporated in future Lotus models.
Enyaq RS Coupe | Škoda’s first performance EV
Following on from the announcement of the Škoda Enyaq iV battery electric vehicle, the carmaker has now revealed its second Enyaq model – the Enyaq Coupe RS iV, which is also Škoda’s first electric RS offering.
New Sony Bravia XR TV line-up
Sony Electronics has introduced its new 2022 Bravia XR TV range, featuring XR Backlight Master Drive technology for new mini-LED models.
Apple HomePod mini
Apple says its revised HomePod mini will deliver impressive sound, works seamlessly with iPhones, and features the intelligence of Siri and is the foundation for any smart home.
In anticipation for the arrival of the all-new Audi RS 3 Sportback, a left-hand drive pre-production model has landed on our shores as an exclusive preview.
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Bentley Secures UK Production of First Electric Car
The manufacturer has also committed to a £2.5 billion investment in sustainability over the next decade.
Bentley Launching 5 New Electric Cars From 2025
Bentley Motors has announced an ambition Five-in-Five plan, which will see the luxury manufacturer committing to new electric model each year from 2025.
Lamborghini’s stunning Countach hits the road
Lamborghini has been putting its new limited edition Countach LPI 800-4 through its paces on public roads.
Porsche Design | 911 S 2.4 Targa rebuild
For the past two years, Porsche Classic has been working on a unique project to celebrate its 50th anniversary: restoring a 911 S 2.4 Targa from 1972 – the year that Porsche Design was founded.
The car manufacturer from Mladá Boleslav first took part in the second ‘Monte’ back in January 1912. Since then, many teams have put their faith in Škoda rally cars; the Fabia Rally2 evo won the WRC2 category at the Monte Carlo Rally in...
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Liam Lawson smashes Highlands lap record
Kiwi racer Liam Lawson smashed the Highlands Motorsport Park outright lap record by 5 seconds during a demonstration run during the first round of the Toyota Racing Series.
Lamborghini celebrates record year in 2021
Automobili Lamborghini ended 2021 with a remarkable all-time record: 8,405 cars delivered worldwide, making it the company’s best year for sales ever.
Lotus' New-look Tech Centre
From the start of 2022, the Geely design studio in Warwickshire, UK has a new name – the Lotus Tech Creative Centre Limited (LTCC).
Kia reveals key specification details for highly anticipated EV6
The new year has started in electric fashion for Kia, with the announcement of key specification details of the incoming all-electric EV6.
Designed to deliver a spacious 3D surround sound experience, the new JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam features a first-ever combination of Virtual Dolby Atmos and JBL’s proprietary beamforming technology, MultiBeam.
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Audi powers on in gruelling Dakar Rally 2022
At the halfway point in the world’s toughest rally, Audi has six podium finishes in the daily results, reliably working electric drive systems, and is showcasing its racing e-mobility efforts in full competitive mode on debut.
Bentley’s record year
Despite challenging market conditions, Bentley recorded 31% growth during 2021, with over 14,500 vehicles delivered globally.
Polestar hits global sales targets
Premium electric vehicle maker, Polestar, enjoyed a stellar 2021, meeting its global sales target of 29,000 cars delivered while doubling its global retail footprint.
Porsche Design wireless earbuds
With a sleek aluminium exterior that offers a stunning visual upgrade to the usual plastic-body earbuds, the Porsche Design PDT60 TWS Earphones aim at creating an experience that will look as good as they sound.
Volkswagen AG CEO, Herbert Diess, revealed on Twitter earlier this month that the world will finally get to see the production version of the ID.Buzz electric van in March.
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Inaugural Super GT series set to stun this summer
New for the 2022 calendar, Super GT brings cars from the global Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, GT4 and Ferrari Challenge categories together. The inaugural Super GT series will also see Kiwi ace Liam Lawson return home to complete demonstration runs...
2022 Toyota 86 Series Preview
Following a positive foray into the competitive Toyota Racing 86 series in 2021 by Giltrap Group Motorsport drivers, Simon Evans and Marco Giltrap, the pair are looking forward to some close racing in 2022.
Giltrap Group Motorsport 2021 Season Review
Albeit with some pandemic related scheduling changes, it was great to see global motorsport come back to life in 2021. Both locally and internationally the stable of Giltrap Group supported drivers have continued to deliver impressive...
King size camping
While two years without international travel has accelerated new interest in campervans, the Kiwi love affair with motorhomes and campervans has been steadily climbing for much longer.
The fifth-gen Sportage takes Kia’s most popular model to a whole new level. It is bigger and better looking – but at the same time still delivers Kia’s renowned value and reliability.
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DBS Volante Drive | GiltrapTV
The Aston Martin DBS Volante is the ultimate Super Grand Tourer, combining the power of a Supercar with the level of luxury only a handbuilt car can offer.
Lotus Elise 240 Sport: DRIVE | GiltrapTV
Cool Cars: Episode 40 | Giltrap TV
In the final Cool Cars of 2021 we say hello and goodbye to the Lotus Elise 240 Sport final edition. We drive the Aston Martin DBS Volante and Kia Sportage and also your chance to win with Harman Kardon.
GM’s all-new ‘Global Supercar’ confirmed for NZ
GMSV has revealed that New Zealand will be amongst right-hand drive markets which will receive the all-new 2023 Corvette Z06.
Audi has released the all-new Audi e-tron S Sportback, giving the popular electric SUV the sporty ‘S’ edge New Zealanders know and love from Audi.
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Auckland City Mission providing comfort this Christmas
The Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai has been at the forefront of helping shape lives for the better for 100 years.
Come Back Home
Eight gold and five platinum singes; one double platinum, one triple. Eight New Zealand Music Awards, five ARIA nominations. Actor, burgeoning fashion icon, te reo champion. Survivor. Stan Walker.
Kathryn Wilson – Summer 21
Kathryn Wilson has established herself as New Zealand's premier footwear designer, growing from a fledgling designer to becoming an influential businesswoman with a brand that is in constant high demand.
Spoiler Alert
Could Lamborghini’s hardcore GT3 homologation Huracán STO be the best thing Sant’Agata has ever built? You’ll get no contrary comments from us.
When it comes to undiluted crystal-clear engagement behind the wheel, there is nothing else quite like a Lotus Elise
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First Impressions Count
We’ve finally met the Polestar 2 in the metal. Ahead of a deeper dive with the full range of electric performance fastbacks early in 2022, how did the $78,900 Long Range Single Motor example we drove stack up?
Think Tank
It might present all the aesthetic subtleness of a blunt weapon, but the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tough truck range has more tech tricks up its shiny sleeve than you might be expecting.
Shape of things to come
While we await the imminent arrival of Kia’s well-received EV6 all-electric vehicle, the Korean manufacturer stunned the motoring world once again at the recent Los Angeles Moto Show, with the Concept EV9 all-electric SUV.
Pouring a Legacy
The idyllic island paradise of Waiheke boasts 100 vineyards, and of those 75 are set within Man O’ War’s sprawling grounds with the first vines planted in 1993. That experience and diversity of vineyards across Waiheke’s eastern point has...
Perhaps the most famous Esprit converted into a submarine at the behest of its secret agent owner. But the history of and fanbase for Lotus’ original performance ‘wedge’ extends far beyond the illusions of movie magic.
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Kindred Spirits
Harman Kardon creates more than personal audio systems for your home, they are a trusted partner in developing bespoke sound systems for many of the world’s carmakers. The latest to leverage Harman Kardon’s expertise is Polestar and their...
Wookies in the Wild
What is it about the classic Volkswagen Golf R32 that makes it so special? Is it that compact-but-muscular hot hatch stance? The engaging on-road dynamics? Yes, and yes.
The Ultimate Fishing Machine
While EuroCity Marine’s Crownline bow rider range featured on page 74 targets family convenience, fun and comfort on the water, sister brand Finseeker is decidedly more angler focused. If serious fishing is more your interest, then...
Polestar to launch three new EVs in next three years
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath confirms two new SUV designs, and a sedan can be expected from the brand by the end of 2024.
Callum Hedge Joins Team Porsche New Zealand For 2022
We are pleased to announce that the Scholarship driver for the 2022 season is Callum Hedge. Callum has graduated from competing in the 2021 Porsche Michelin Sprint Cup Challenge through the Team Porsche New Zealand program, to the Team...
YY Nation Launches New Sneakers
YY Nation, a new sustainable shoe brand from New Zealand, is launching here and in the U.S. with its eco-friendly Legacy Footwear Collection, which includes the world’s lowest carbon footprint sneaker.
Liam Lawson impresses upon debut F1 test
Giltrap Group sponsored driver, Liam Lawson, has impressed upon his debut test for Formula 1 driving for Red Bull sister team, AlphaTauri.
Nissan's 100% electric Bluebird
Celebrating 35 years of production at the Sunderland plant, Nissan has commissioned a very special conversion of the Nissan Bluebird – the first car off the factory’s production line in 1986.
Polestar has teamed up with Dutch solar designer Marjan van Aubel to engage and educate around the power of renewable energy, through a series of social media content.
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David Beckham is Born to Dare in Tudor
What is it that drives David Beckham to achieve great things? Tudor watch’s new campaign centres around the spirit that defines David Beckham. The spirit of being Born to Dare
Art Of Fusion: The Hublot Big Bang Meca-10
The Hublot brand has become synonymous in the luxury timepiece landscape, indeed, realising it’s a relative new brand to the category, comes as surprise to many. Founded in Switzerland, in just 1980, It’s rise to icon status has been as...
Marco Giltrap returns to Toyota 86 Championship
Last season’s Rookie of the Year Marco Giltrap will be back in the saddle for the forthcoming Toyota 86 Championship and the 17-year old is targeting his first race win in the category.
Nissan concepts
With electrification at the center of long-term strategy, Nissan’s 2030 vision aims to deliver exciting vehicles and technologies that empower customer journeys and society.
Nissan and NISMO have unveiled a newly designed Nissan Z GT500 race car that will participate in the Super GT Series starting with the 2022 season.
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Lotus Emira GT4 Race Car
Lotus Auckland are pleased to offer the Emira GT4 ex-works to our New Zealand customers.
“There will be huge interest” – Transport Minister on the Polestar 2
Transport Minister Michael Wood was one of the first New Zealanders to get behind the wheel of the Polestar 2 this week, ahead of first deliveries of the all-new Electric vehicle.
The Polestar 3 Uncovered
The covers are off the Polestar 3, and despite the camouflage, the sporting profile of the company’s first SUV is unmistakable.
Cool Cars: Episode 39 | GiltrapTV
This week on Cool Cars we talk all things Polestar following the press launch here in NZ, including getting the Transport Minister's thoughts, and we also confirm that the Precept is becoming a reality as the Polestar 5. We take a closer...
The world’s oldest automotive coachbuilder, Mulliner, has unveiled a contemporary twist on ultimate luxury for the Bentley Continental GT and GT Convertible.
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SVG dons #888 at Bathurst
As Jamie Whincup looks to pull on the helmet for the final time as a full time driver and move to a management position within the Triple Eight racing team, Giltrap Group sponsored Shane van Gisbergen is bestowed the opportunity to race...
Early Sportage successes for Kia
Kia says that pre-orders for its incoming fifth generation Sportage compact SUV have been flooding in, with customer enthusiasm to the all-new model “beyond expectations”.
Final Design Direction for the Polestar 5
In the latest episode of its YouTube documentary series, “Precept: from Concept to Car”, Polestar has previewed more of the final design direction for the forthcoming Polestar 5.
VW R Returns
Volkswagen has announced that 2022 is the ‘Year of R’, with no less than four popular nameplates set to debut with the iconic R badge attached, including the all-new 235kW Golf R hot hatch.
McLaren Racing have announced Emma Gilmour as the team’s first-ever female driver who will compete for the McLaren Extreme E team in 2022.
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Lamborghini Huracán STO First NZ Drive 4K | GiltrapTV
“This isn’t only a tribute, it’s a love letter to natural aspiration…actually, forget love letter, try love song; a sonnet to Sant’Agata.”
Cool Cars: Episode 38 | GiltrapTV
In this editon we take a closer look at the all-new Range Rover, we finally take the first NZ drive in the Lamborghini Huracan STO, Polestar has landed in New Zealand. And - confirmation that the Corvette Z06 is coming to the country,...
Vantage F1 Edition | Aston Martin Auckland
The most sporting Vantage in the production range, the new model is in essence a replica of the Vantage Official Safety Car of Formula 1.
Polestar 2 - First NZ Drive | GiltrapTV
The tech buzz of Google's Android Automotive debut and a full $8625 clean car rebate were two of the big talking points ahead of the New Zealand launch of the Polestar 2. But spend any time in the driver's seat, and it's the minimalistic...
Updated Audi A8 mixes tradition and tech
A sumptuous an innovative interior remains the central focus for the A8’s designers as Audi also introduces a new A8 L Horch long-wheelbase model to the Chinese market.
Brendon Leitch exuberant after 24 Hours of Sebring battle
Kiwi driver’s team ends the rain-interrupted 24 Hours of Sebring with a DNF after a crash during hour 14, but Leitch thrilled with 2021 24H Series GT3 Pro championship win.
Standard Issue creating timeless knitwear
Well-known New Zealand knitwear brand, Standard Issue, has embraced transparency and sustainability in the crafting of all its garments, including the recently revealed spring/summer 2021 line.
SVG secures second Supercars Championship
Having outclassed a field of superb drivers this year, Giltrap Group sponsored driver, Shane van Gisbergen has secured his second Australian Supercars Championship and seemingly in peak form, here’s to more winning form from the storming...
World Rugby and Land Rover have continued their ongoing collaboration join forces and confirmed Land Rover as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup - France 2023.
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The Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 RS
The newest addition to the RS family is an uncompromising driver’s car designed to impress with its lightweight construction, extremely agile chassis set-up, sophisticated aerodynamics and unique soundtrack.
The New Porsche Taycan GTS
Porsche introduces a third body version to its performance focused Taycan electric model range with the new Taycan GTS Sport Turismo.
Brendon Leitch | Sebring 24 Hour
Contesting the first 24 Hour race in the iconic track’s 70 year history this weekend is Giltrap-Group sponsored Brendon Leitch. The Kiwi will be racing his first ever 24 hour race with the German, Leipert Motorsport team piloting a beastly...
Bentley marks centenary of first ever customer car
Two years after the company was founded Bentley delivered it’s first customer car. A 3-Litre delivered to racing enthusiast Noel van Raalte in 1921, Sold for £1,150.
The colour is called Dragon Red, and yes, it is a statement – but then again, pretty much everything about this Bentley Flying Spur V8 is a statement. You struggle to find any part of this car that hasn’t been touch with Mulliner’s magic...
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The Lamborghini Protagonists
We take a look at the brilliant minds that saw Lamborghini become one of the greatest sports and super car brands in the world.
New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Versatility is the name of the SUV game in New Zealand and VW’s Tiguan Allspace is easily the brand’s most versatile SUV, no wonder the release of the latest model is so hotly anticipated.
The McLaren Artura is home | GiltrapTV
Welcome to New Zealand…welcome home, McLaren Artura.
This McLaren’s supercar for the future - a plug in hybrid supercar that distills everything McLaren have ever learned, with ultralight engineering – blistering electrified power –...
First Valkyrie Customer Car Complete
Valkyrie is now in full production at Aston Martin’s Gaydon Headquarters. The era defining hypercar is described as the first true F1® car for the road.
The award-winning EV is eligible for full Clean Car Discount in New Zealand with the Standard range Single motor starting at $69,990 NZD
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The Essence of Z-ness
Since joining Nissan in 1978, Haruo Yuki, has created approximately 60 major clay models ranging from sedans to minivans. His latest work of art is the striking all-new Z.
The Huracán STO makes its NZ Debut
Kiwi Emma Gilmour becomes McLaren’s first female driver
McLaren Racing have announced Kiwi rally driver, Emma Gilmour, as the team’s first-ever female driver who will compete for the McLaren Extreme E team in 2022.
GM launches online store
Time heals all wounds and, some day, we’ll all come to grips with Holden’s departure. In the meantime, GM have announced the launch of a new official merchandise store for the die hard GM and Holden fan.
COVID-19 restrictions mean Lamborghini Auckland can’t hold an in person ‘Bull Run’ event, but that isn’t stopping the local dealer getting behind the men’s charity.
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Hunter McElrea Indy Light Debut
Giltrap Group supported driver, Hunter McElrea has impressed during his debut Indy Lights drive at Indianapolis Motor Speedway posting the day’s third fastest time.
Kia NZ reveals details of all-new Sportage range
With less than three-months until the official launch of the all-new Sportage, Kia New Zealand has released more information about the range - revealing the price of all models in the line-up.
Volkswagen ID.5 Electric Vehicle revealed
Volkswagen’s ID. electric vehicle family has had another addition revealed this week as the brand continues to position itself as a dominate force in electrification.
Lamborghini Auckland Supporting Movember
Bentley Motors has been announced as lead sponsor for the second International Automotive Photography (IAP) Awards.
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Lamborghini continues supercar sales dominance
Automobili Lamborghini sets more record results for deliveries in the first nine months of 2021.
Lotus x Norton & Sons: Exclusive driving jacket
Two British icons of their respective industries have combined their technical skills to produce an all-new handcrafted driving jacket for enthusiasts. But there is a catch…
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is getting a big brother: the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. And the new top model of the 718 family has shown it’ll be well prepared for its forthcoming world premiere.
Audi Electrifies FC Bayern Basketball Players
Audi and FC Bayern Munich are continuing to push for the electrification of the world's most populous sports club.
Blending tradition with next-level technology and personalisation, the new 2022 Range Rover is set to define modern luxury.
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A sense of place
From local growers to the keepers of the land and her own childhood memories of Matakana, community remains as important as cuisine to Kate Rose of the Farmer’s Daughter Espresso Bar and Dining Room.
Audi A3 and S3 offer premium performance hatch sensibility
A quarter of a century after Audi debuted its premium compact hatch in 1996, the A3 returns with a bold new exterior and interior design.
Bentley | Flying Spur Hybrid
Bentley’s benchmark luxury sedan, the Flying Spur, will soon be available with a hybrid petrol-electric powertrain, delivering uncompromised long-distance luxury with the ability to travel emissions-free when in the city.
Further fast company added to Cupra family
Not one, but two new performance focused Cupra models joined the New Zealand range recently, with the arrival of the Leon hatchback and Sportstourer.
The new Cerato – the first Kia model sporting the company’s all-new logo design, and a host of upgraded features besides – has now landed in New Zealand.
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Flying Kiwis
It has been a successful season for two Kiwi drivers flying the flag in Europe.
The Final V12 Lamborghini Aventador
To be produced in a numbered series of 350 coupes and 250 roadsters, the Lamborghini Aventador LP780-4 Ultimae bids farewell in ferocious style to the longitudinally mounted, naturally aspirated Lamborghini V12.
Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4
A celebration of the Countach’s 50th anniversary, the Countach LPI 800-4 is limited to just 112 units worldwide.
Esperienza Giro New Zealand
Lamborghini Auckland recently hosted customers on an exclusive Esperienza Giro event, featuring luxury accommodation, fine dining and, of course, plenty of thrilling driving.
Following the exciting announcement Lotus will now be represented by the Giltrap Group in New Zealand, local pricing and specification for the stunning Emira V6 has now been confirmed.
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New Kia Sportage
The new fifth generation Kia Sportage has made its global debut, showcasing the premium and the practical
Partridge Jewellers | New luxury boutique
Partridge Jewellers opens doors to new luxury boutique within Westfield Newmarket’s home of luxury.
The Classic | Lamborghini Countach
In the summer of 1970, Ferruccio Lamborghini pushed his engineers to develop a revolutionary car that could succeed in the not-so-easy task of replacing the iconic Miura.
Polestar teams up with artist Thijs Bierstaker
Electric performance brand, Polestar and awareness artist, Thijs Biersteker are presenting an interactive installation that encourages audiences to think more about climate change.
Crownline has been touted as the most progressive boat brand in its North American home market. Now, Kiwi’s keen on getting out on the water in style as summer approaches can check out the Crownline range for themselves.
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Crafting the extraordinary
Drawing inspiration from historical Fabergé pieces, the collection of Fabergé egg shaped, hoop and stud earrings, bracelets, gemstone statement cuffs and pendants perfectly channel 1800’s Romanov splendour.
Engineering audio experiences for the road ahead
What does it take to design sophisticated car audio systems for a multitude of brands? And what might the world of in-car entertainment offer us on our commute in the decades ahead? Premium audio manufacturer Harman has the answers.
Lexus’ electrified future
With Lexus’ first dedicated battery electric vehicle, the UX300e, nearly on our shores, we take a look at the electrified road beyond 2021 for the luxury carmaker.
Audi RS3 Sportback pricing and spec. confirmed
Audi New Zealand will be accelerating into the new year with a vengeance thanks to the early 2022 release of the coveted RS3 Sportback models. Despite it being the entry to the RS range, the new RS3, as always, promises to pack a punch. We...
If there exists a recipe for the perfect drive in the country, it’s fair to suggest Bentley probably wrote it with the Flying Spur.
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The Corvette is here!
It’s been a long-time coming, but finally the very first factory-built GMSV right-hand-drive C8 Corvette is registered and on the road in New Zealand.
The Last Jedi
Honesty, determination, love. And not necessarily in that order. Dame Noeline Taurua’s devotion to netball, both on and off the court, is the stuff of legend.
It’s the EV life for me
According to Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority statistics, over 40% of New Zealanders say they would now consider buying an electric vehicle. Would one work for you? We cover a few topics that might help you decide if this...
Kia Niro
With Kia planning to have EV and PHEV vehicles represent 25% of total production over the next four years, the choice is only going to get better and better. These two Niro options are great Clean Car Program incentivised places to start.
Kia New Zealand recently added two Plug-in Hybrid models to its popular Sorento SUV range, with the Sorento PHEV AWD EX also eligible for a Clean Car Program rebate.
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Nissan LEAF
Arguably the pioneer of accessible electric mobility with over 300,000 examples sold globally since the first-generation arrived a decade ago, it’s no surprise this ‘go to’ EV qualifies for a Clean Car Program incentive.
Škoda Superb iV
The all-new plug-in hybrid electric version of Škoda’s accomplished Superb is the Czech brand’s first local foray into electric mobility.
Polestar and Astronaut Karen Nyberg
Polestar’s new global brand campaign features astronaut Karen Nyberg and a shared outlook on life on Earth that asks the ultimate question.
Liam Lawson on DTM Championship and Formula 1 | GiltrapTV
We've got a truly blockbuster edition of Cool Cars this week, we catch up with Liam Lawson, there's Cannonball Run, there's Bond, and of course the Lamborghini Huracan STO - and that's just the start of it.
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No Mr Bond, I expect you to slide
Filming high-speed car chases in UNESCO-listed town squares for the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die, is no simple matter.
Jaguar's XF in No Time to Die
Interested in seeing the latest Jaguar XF in action? Following on from a long line of vehicle reveals in the franchise, The XF’s first driving debut will be as a chase vehicle in the newest Bond film, No Time to Die.
Aston Martin DB5 x Corgi
James May has called British Toymaker, Corgi’s, rendition of Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 the most significant car ever made. Leaning into that success, Aston Martin have scaled up the emotive packaging to help promote their collaboration in No...
The Definitive Bond Car book you need in your life
66 Magazine contributor and BBC Top Gear Magazine Editor at Large, Jason Barlow, is also one of the world’s most qualified James Bond Car aficionados. His latest book, Bond Cars: The Definitive History is timed to coincide with No Time To...
It’s 40 years - Yes, 40 years – since the iconic Cannonball Run film hit theatres and cemented it’s place in automotive culture.
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Liam Lawson confirmed for Formula 1 test with AlphaTauri
Giltrap Group supported driver, Liam Lawson, currently racing F2 and DTM has been confirmed as part of the AlphaTauri Formula 1 team’s Young Driver testing in Abu Dhabi, following the current F1 season.
Polestar 2 Pricing Revealed
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