John Galvin

The “RAV4” name—Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive—launched in 1994 as a quirky three-door fun-mobile. Back then, it was almost a toy. Fast forward through five generations, and it has matured into a powerhouse. The previous 2019-2024 (Gen 5) ... See more

It’s not every day a new brand arrives in New Zealand with the kind of confidence Xpeng is currently radiating. While the name might still draw a few blank stares at the local Z station, the 2025 Xpeng G6 2WD Long Range is a clear signal that the Chinese ... See more

Škoda’s Superb has a new plug-in hybrid variant, powered by a 1.5 litre TSI petrol engine and a motor to give a total output of 200kW (268bhp), becoming the most powerful Superb available. Although it looks like a saloon, the Superb is actually a hatchbac... See more

A new petrol hatchback with a manual gearbox in 2026? That’s exactly what greeted us at the Irish launch of the Kia K4 this week. K4 is a replacement for the popular Ceed and it joins what used to be a very hotly contested area of the market, the family h... See more

It has been a long time between drinks for Cadillac in New Zealand. Aside from a fleeting “brief sortie” with the CTS sedan back in 2009, the crest and wreath have been largely absent from our shores for over half a century. Cadillac’s return to Aotearoa ... See more