Herbie would be proud
Volkswagen is bringing a legend back to life – an EV Buggy. At the beginning of March, the Wolfsburg-based Group will reveal the first fully electric version of a new buggy. Taking its cues from popular American dune buggies, the concept vehicle is based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB), demonstrating how multifaceted the […]
30 love – Jaguar F-Pace 30t Review
Jaguar F-Pace 30t Review New Zealand I have to admit, I don’t really get starstruck and certainly not when it comes to the latest plethora of ‘celebrities/influencers’ (aka people famous for doing what exactly?). However, I do hold the utmost respect for people that have worked hard to be at the top of their game […]
In your corner – the new Toyota Corolla Hybrid review.
All-New Toyota Corolla Hybrid Review New Zealand Although having someone ‘in your corner’ is essentially a boxing phase, its meaning and significance crosses very simply into everyday life. Let’s face it, we could all do with support from someone (or in this case something) at one point or another – after all, ‘no man is […]
Peak interest – Bentley Bentayga
The Pikes Peak record holding Bentley Bentayga is in NZ to compete at the Leadfoot Festival – we decided to climb all over it. Climbing the mountain at Pikes Peak in a mere 10min 49.9s, this slightly lightened luxury W12 SUV certainly caused a stir. We wonder how it will handle Rod Millen’s driveway.
More Skin in the game for Skoda
ŠKODA’s new SUV is called the ŠKODA Kamiq The crossover is the third SUV for the European market and marks the next step in the Czech manufacturer’s SUV campaign. The word Kamiq comes from the language of the Inuit people living in northern Canada and Greenland. It describes something that fits as perfectly as a […]
All news is good news
Owners of the Aston Martin Valkyrie – the ultimate expression of hypercar design, engineering and performance – already know they’re due to receive a truly exceptional car, but the marque’s personalisation service ‘Q by Aston Martin’ is set to realise the unique automotive dreams and desires of this exclusive collection. The Aston Martin Valkyrie is […]
Build a Bridge
VUHL, the road-legal lightweight supercar manufacturer, has unveiled its groundbreaking new car – the 05RR – to an exclusive audience in Mexico City. With the performance credentials to rivals its competitors, VUHL’s heavily-uprated 05RR is a masterclass in power, finesse and grip. Almost every element has been enhanced from the brand’s first iteration, the 05; […]
King of the road
I was going to use the old phrase ‘Fish out of water’ as the title for this article but to call the Ranger Raptor a fish would be an insult but then again the Raptor isn’t really a fish out of water. While it struggles with daily city duties, you really feel like a king […]
All the small things – BMW X5 xDrive 30d Review
BMW X5 xDrive 30d Review New Zealand With the new BMW X5 dimensions sitting around the 5mx2m mark, having ‘small things’ in the headline could obviously be deemed an oxymoron. However, it’s the little things that this big SUV does, that makes it such a big improvement – are you still with me? Since its […]
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan takes to the Ski Slopes
Is this the Rolls-Royce of ski trips? The success of The House of Rolls-Royce is built on an intimate understanding of the lifestyles of its patrons. Therefore, the marque fundamentally believes in serving a gentle presence in the world’s most luxurious enclaves, ensuring existing owners and those wishing to learn more about the brand are […]
