Quality Street – Hyundai Elantra Elite
Hyundai Elantra Elite review New Zealand Among the plethora of treats we had our family home every Christmas was a large 8 sided tin of Quality Street. Essentially they were a mix of toffee’s, fudge and chocolates manufactured by Nestle and they were a family favorite because there was something for everyone. The confectionery was […]
Ferrari Evolution Video – A World First?
Ferrari Evolution Video New Zealand I recently managed to get 8 prancing horses together at Hampton Downs Racetrack in New Zealand (from the 308 to the 488). This is how they’ve changed over the past near 40 years. To my knowledge, this is the first time in NZ (possibly the world) that all the Mid-engine […]
The Most Terrifying Place in Thailand?
The way to happiness – Apparently, is by foregoing temptation, greed and desire; Oh and by crossing a bridge over hundreds of outreaching and grabbing hands! Yesterday we took a trip to the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) in the Chiang Rai Province – from a distance the temple looks pristine, bright white in colour with […]
Sun out, Fun out – Yamaha MT-03
Yamaha MT-03 review New Zealand I love my family, my friends; hell sometimes I even like my job BUT like most people; there are times when I just want my own ‘quiet’ time. I don’t ask for much, just a little peace and ‘me’ time in a world that seemingly demands my attention – home, […]
Anger Management – AMG A 45
Mercedes-AMG A45 review New Zealand Anger is a normal healthy response to the likes of threat or frustration and when used ‘constructively’ it can give you that little boost of energy needed to handle a multitude of situations. However, it’s the constructively part that needs the control and management. Anger is an emotional state that […]
Over the moon about the Audi RS3 & Q7
Audi RS3 & Q7 review New Zealand 2007 saw the launch of the Google Lunar XPRIZE. This competition (with a $30M prize pool) was created to incentivize entrepreneurs to find a way for affordable access to the moon and beyond. Basically it’s a good old fashioned Space Race, the first team that are able to […]
News – The all new Mercedes-AMG C 43 Sedan, Estate and Coupé
Auckland – Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has announced pricing and specification for the newest members of the C-Class performance family, the dynamic AMG C 43 Sedan, Estate and Coupé. Athletic, sporty and striking in design, the new C 43 models deliver an attractive entry into the world of Mercedes-AMG, and fulfil the brand’s promise of ‘Driving […]
American Desert Buggy – aka Jeep
Jeep New Zealand To celebrate Jeep’s 75th Anniversary, Jeep took us to the forest and took us back in time, we got educated the brand but more importantly we got muddy, very very muddy! In 1941 the world was an entirely different place, we were at war. Europe was a vast continent of unpredictable weather […]
DB11 arrives in NZ – Aston Martin DB11
The first product launched under the company’s ‘Second Century’ plan, DB11 is the bold new figurehead of the illustrious ‘DB’ bloodline and an authentic, dynamic sporting GT in the finest Aston Martin tradition. With the vehicle unveiled for the first time in New Zealand today, the DB11 has already garnered much attention in the market. […]
Putting the Show into Showroom – Maserati
Maserati Showroom Australia Last week we had the pleasure of travelling to Melbourne as a guest of Maserati. The trip was for two reasons (well three if you count lunch), A: to see the much anticipated Levante in the flesh but B: to see their new look and restyled showrooms. The trip was to be […]