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Bi-directional charged Volvo XC40

What Is Bi-Directional Charging?

Deep dive with us and Volvo, into the world of Bi-Directional charging.
Defender Coleridge through the window

The 2025 Archibalds Defender Off-Road Experience

Read more about the Archibalds Defender Off-road Experience 2025 at Lake Coleridge Station, where Defenders and their owners experience the ultimate Defender hospitality, terrain, and product knowledge.

Audi Excellence Awards 2024

Discover how Archibalds Audi earned top honours at the 2024 Audi Excellence Awards, celebrating premium performance across the Audi network.
group photo at the porsche track day

The First Ever Archibalds Porsche Track Day

Archibalds Porsche has taken to the raceway for customers to experience the rush and adrenaline of their own vehicles. Read more.
Audi Ice Experience vintage

45 Years of Audi quattro

Discover how Archibalds Audi and Kea Aerospace are pioneering sustainable technology with the Audi e-tron and the Kea Atmos Mk1.
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Single Fin Mingle: Driven by Archibalds Defender

Hosted by Archibalds, driven by Defender - officially Friends of Single Fin Mingle. Celebrating culture and exploration. Discover more.
Andre Waller, Porsche Sales Consultant, standing in the Porsche Centre Christchurch showroom

Celebrating the Top Porsche Sales Consultant in New Zealand for Connect and Customer Satisfaction

Andre Waller was recently named the Top Sales Consultant for Porsche for Connect and Customer Satisfaction in New Zealand.
Archibalds Porsche Golf Day 2025

Archibalds Porsche Golf Day 2025

Archibalds Porsche returned in 2025 to host a day of golf at Christchurch Golf Club.
in car Volvo and varjo headset. Blue car with greenery in background and smiling man.

Volvo Drives Innovation with Mixed Reality

Volvo and Varjo are pioneering mixed reality to revolutionise vehicle development. Read more to find out how this cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of automotive innovation.
Porsche Macan in Auckland

Porsche Dominates at the 2025 What Car? Car of the Year Awards

Experience the 2024 Porsche Tech Night at Archibalds Porsche, featuring advanced alignment, calibration, and assistance systems.