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?
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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.
The Classic - Lotus Esprit
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.
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.
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.
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 raises green charging awareness
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.
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.
Lotus Emira GT4 Race Car
Lotus Auckland are pleased to offer the Emira GT4 ex-works to our New Zealand customers.