Fits U-in-it – new Skoda KAMIQ review
Czech born vehicle maker Skoda has recently added a new vehicle to its family and now it’s available in New Zealand. The KAMIQ is a crossover that sits perfectly between their wide range of well-respected cars such as the Octavia and Superb and their expanding range of SUVs such as Kodiaq and Karoq. It’s a […]
A Puma Escapes from a glasshouse with an EV Transit
And it’s all thanks to Ford New Zealand. It’s not that often that you get invited to attend a car maker’s launch of three nameplates, but it looks like it’s been a busy year for Ford and they have a lot to talk about – so why not. At an intimate event at the Glasshouse […]
An Icon in the making – new Land Rover Defender
The much loved and much missed Land Rover family member, the Defender is back and it’s better than ever. We grabbed a taste of its off-road capabilities at Kauri Bay Boomrock New Zealand, but does it live up to its iconic name? Well according to Land Rover’s Design Director Gerry McGovern not just yet. Wait, […]
Mint SUV fills the hole – VW T-Cross review
Polo mints, (the mint with a hole), have been refreshing breaths since 1948 and the Polo car has been refreshing driving since 1975, so when Volkswagen was looking to fill the ‘compact SUV’ hole in their vehicle line-up, the Polo seemed an obvious way to begin – yes I know it’s a tenuous link but […]
Gastronomic Destination: Gothenburg
If you love the finer end of the culinary scale, you need to go to Gothenburg! No-no-no, not the city on the west coast of Sweden, although there are many fine restaurants there, too; we’re staying right here in Aotearoa, on the banks of the mighty Waikato, in Hamilton. Hamilton’s Gothenburg Restaurant in the CBD […]
The Lynx effect for cars
Lynx Bounds Into Car Fresheners Grooming brand, Lynx, has long kept men fresh all day and now it’s getting behind the wheel with a range of car air fresheners that will last for 30 days. A selection of the most popular Lynx fragrances is being introduced to New Zealand in a variety of easy-to-install dispensers. […]
BMW’s ultimate touring machine – M340i xDrive Touring review
It’s not often that ‘performance’ and ‘comfort’ can be uttered in the same sentence, but that’s exactly what comes to mind when, thanks to BMW New Zealand, you get behind the wheel of their new M340i xDrive Touring. First taking to the road in 1987 with the E30, the Touring (or Estate, or Station Wagon) […]
A Guide to Weathering Storms
Driving through a ‘once in a lifetime’ storm has given me some insight which I am sharing to help you stay safe on the roads this winter.
Use your phone to start your Ford – FordPass
Forgot to lock your Ford? Or forgot where in New Zealand you parked it? Feel the need to start the engine or check the fuel level from the comfort of your office or home? Well now, thanks to the new FordPass app, you can. FordPass Connect has now arrived in New Zealand, With Ford Ranger, […]
The Devon Hotel | A gem in the heart of Taranaki
Taranaki is a great New Zealand destination easily reachable by car. There is lots to see and do and the Devon Hotel in New Plymouth is a great place to start.
