Panamericana Grille and Diner – AMG GLC 63 S review
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S Coupe review New Zealand Google up ‘Panamericana’ and you’ll get results that vary from a Peruvian TV network and a University in Mexico, to a ninety-minute road trip documentary, a gruelling motor race and numerous Diners serving up a whole host of culturally inspired cuisine. But add a ‘grille’ to your […]
It’s Iron Man, well aluminium and steel probably
KONA IRON MAN EDITION SUV MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT AT 2018 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON “My armour’s manoeuvrable, fast, and lots of fun at parties,” – Tony Stark. In Stark-like fashion, Hyundai Motor has just unveiled a special edition Iron Man-inspired Kona SUV on the opening day of San Diego Comic-Con 2018. Taking centre stage at the Marvel […]
Chic and Petit Renault Captur Review
Renault Captur review New Zealand. In what I would deem a similar vein to how their sporting opposition approaches them, it’s always with a hint of trepidation when I jump inside and review anything French. It’s not that I am opposed to the thought of driving a French vehicle, in fact, much to the contrary, […]
7 reasons why classics have (arguably) more style than modern cars
CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE REVEALS WORLD-CLASS LINE-UP Concours of Elegance has revealed the list of spectacular cars which will appear at Hampton Court Palace in just over a month’s time. Taking place from 31 August – 2 September, this celebration of automotive elegance, style and passion will feature more than 60 of the rarest and most […]
Turning up the heat – 2019 Porsche Cayenne S review
2019 Porsche Cayenne S review New Zealand In my humble opinion, there is a lot to be said about the 3rd generation of anything. Albeit computers, products, services and even settlers, to me, 3rd generation is the consummate pivotal point. Sure they are not the pioneers or the quintessential ‘game changers’ but they (or it) […]
New Mazda6 review – A Takami treat
New Mazda6 Takami review New Zealand I’m not bragging or anything (ok just a little) but I was at the unveiling of the new Mazda6 at the LAAS car show in Los Angeles last year. As a guest of Mazda NZ, I was treated to an amazing adventure that included driving some classic Rotaries through […]
Two wheel Range Rover is a record breaker
LAND ROVER AND TERRY GRANT SMASH WORLD RECORD AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED Land Rover and Terry Grant smashed a world record at this week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, with a two-wheel speed run in the new Range Rover Sport SVR. Terry’s 2:24.5 run up the famous hillclimb broke Terry’s old record for a mile […]
Bond Actress in her Element, 007 Elements that is.
Bond Actress Naomie Harris Opens 007 Elements 007 ELEMENTS, is an exciting new James Bond experience built inside the summit of the Gaislachkogl mountain in Sölden, Austria, and is now open to the public. The cinematic installation was opened by actress Naomie Harris who plays Moneypenny (Spectre, Skyfall) and Jakob Falkner Managing Director of Bergbahnen Sölden. […]
Another Goodwood Landmark
FIRST-EVER DRIVERLESS RACE CAR SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES ICONIC GOODWOOD HILLCLIMB The run was the first in the history of Goodwood to be completed by a race car that has no human driver in the car – a huge milestone moment for the Festival, which this year is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The electric race car wowed the […]
Bentley’s new W.O.w
THE MULSANNE W.O. EDITION BY MULLINER In 1919 Walter Owen (W.O.) Bentley created a company with a simple objective: to build “a fast car, a good car, the best in its class”. This guiding principle has driven Bentley ever since, pushing the brand forward and making it the leader in automotive luxury around the world […]
