News & Advice

Catch up on the latest automotive news in New Zealand, as well as advice and tips from the experts, plus vehicle reviews, car launches, automotive events and more with the Miles Group.

Unveiling of the 2022 Toyota GR Supra

27 May 2022

Toyota unveils the all-new 2022 Toyota GR Supra, set to land in New Zealand in late 2022, and features a manual transmission.

Slick black Jaguar Mark 1 parked in a garage getting restored.

Archibalds Jaguar Mark 1 Discovered in the UK

25 May 2022

Archibalds discovered a Jaguar Mark 1, purchased from the dealership in 1957, has made its way to a family in the UK and will be used as a classic racing car.

ILAM Toyota team standing in front of the building with a ute.

ILAM Toyota Presents Cholmondeley Little Gems Party

25 May 2022

ILAM Toyota continues their support for Cholmondeley Children's Centre in annual event, the Little Gems Party.

Back of a grey Volkswagen T-Roc with a man and woman sitting next to it.

Meet the all-new Volkswagen T-Roc

20 May 2022

Discover the beauty and power of the all-new Volkswagen T-Roc, landing at Miles Continental Volkswagen and Autoworld Timaru in May.

Lexus RZ – First Dedicated Fully-Electric Vehicle

3 May 2022

Lexus' first dedicated fully-electric vehicle is coming. Discover more or register your interest the Lexus RZ before it arrives on our shores in 2023.

Miles Group Review The New Audi RS 3

2 May 2022

The new Audi RS 3 has landed with our Archibalds Audi team. We review the vehicle and give you a few sneak peeks of the vehicle before you see it in the wild. Why? Because we advise you stare with caution, the highly-anticipated Audi RS 3 is glimpse of beauty at a neck-breaking 0-100kph in just 3.8 seconds!

Celebrating Women in Business

28 April 2022

Essence Magazine recently caught up with our Administrator, Sarah Nicholas, and our Aftersales Manager, Kate Le Lievre, to talk about the gender shift in the automotive industry.

Two Raw Sisters sitting on top of a Lexus at The Welder.

Ambassador Spotlight: Two Raw Sisters

21 April 2022

The Two Raw Sisters have been a part of the Lexus of Christchurch family since 2019. We celebrate our shared love of sustainability and quality craftsmanship.

Close up of a woman's hand holding the charging cable into a Jaguar I PACE.

What’s the Difference Between an EV and a Hybrid?

8 April 2022

We walk you through the difference between electric vehicles — EVs — and hybrid vehicles, plus what lifestyles are best suited to which type of vehicle.

Red Nissan Juke crossover SUV with a futuristic city in the background.

Discover the Nissan Juke

8 April 2022

Discover the Nissan Juke, a pioneer in the crossover market. Roomy interior, Nissan Intelligent Mobility, and a stylish exterior. Read on to learn more about this fan favourite.