BMW X2 M35i vs Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 vs CUPRA Formentor VZ
In the unlikely event you’ve yet to read this month’s copy of Sweden’s #1 motoring magazine – Auto Motor & Sport – close your eyes because it’s spoiler time! In a massive 3-way test, Mikael Johnsson and his team of unforgiving test drivers lined up the best go-fast and have-fun cars that European car giants […]
Beauty and the Boost
You’ve heard the classic Disney tale of beauty and the beast but what if the beast became boost and both the qualities were wrapped into one person/car. Well, that mixture would result in the Toyota Supra A91, not just a pretty face. Journalists have been going on about the Supra lineage and the history for a […]
One happy mixer – Kia Stonic review
A close friend of mine suggested that I title this piece Super-Stonic and in many ways Kia New Zealand’s plucky new compact hatch fits this label, it’s crammed full of modern tech, handles nicely and is easy on the eye so very super. But I do have some reservations about the engine. Stonic is a […]
Hyundai give us a glimpse of the Kona N
Hyundai Motor has revealed a glimpse of the all-new Kona N without its camouflage disguise. In a series of teaser images, fans and enthusiasts can enjoy a first look at the latest member of the brand’s high-performance N range. The all-new Kona N will be the latest addition to the Hyundai N brand line-up, and […]
Everrati and Gulf Oil International form iconic partnership
In a recent press release Everrati says they are excited to announce their partnership with Gulf Oil International. The timeless Gulf orange and blue race car livery is easily one of the most respected and globally recognized colour schemes in all motorsports, and the Gulf livery will be officially licenced as part of this partnership. […]
GENDER DIVERSE WORKFORCE DRIVES GMSV
Gender diverse workforce drives opportunity for success at GMSV. Three women are front and centre at GMSV when it comes to female representation in thetraditionally male-dominated world of automotive leadership. “It is common knowledge that the auto industry is skewed heavily towards malerepresentation, so it’s incredibly heartening we’re making gains in changing this balance,albeit as […]
The Alfa Adventure: Part 1
I bought an Alfa Romeo 147 GTA and so, my journey begins……
Family Favourite – 4th Gen Hyundai Santa Fe review
Whether it’s for Christmas, Easter, special occasions or just ‘because’, when the Cadbury Favourites are broken out there’s a guaranteed treat for the whole family. And that’s exactly what sprung to mind when Hyundai New Zealand gave me the keys to their 4th Generation Santa Fe. Ok, so it’s not ‘bite-sized’ but it’s a treat […]
Feb ’21 Sets a New NZ Car Sales Record
Utes were still popular but there’s a been a change in the top spot!
Bit windy out there
Turns out the folks over at MetService knew something when they put out the severe weather warning for Waikato today. It got a bit windy and one unlucky motorist in the River City got an unwelcomed hug from a roadside tree on Victoria Street, just north of the Fairfield Bridge. The worst of the weather […]