Peugeot e-2008 review – subtle yet effervescent
We recently reviewed the all-new Peugeot 2008 GT SUV and found it to be an absolute delight, well there’s an all-electric version too and Peugeot NZ felt that we should test that out too, we’re pleased they did. First glance the e-2008 looks exactly like its petrol version, and that is not a bad thing […]
Chevrolet Racing to continue 50 years of Holden motorsport success
PRESS RELEASE A bold new chapter in the history of Australian motorsport begins with the unveiling of the very first Gen3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Supercars racing. It also marks the arrival of Chevrolet Racing as the new heart for the fans who have followed and celebrated more than 50 years of Holden success in […]
A shining example – Polestar 2 first drive
Some of you may remember a Kiwi racing star ‘giving it some jandal’ in a Polestar derived Volvo on a racetrack in 2014. Well motorsport-born vehicle brand Polestar has now emerged as a stand-alone brand. It’s still out to lead the pack, only now it’s fully electric, ultra desirable and out to be a shining […]
Polestar provides next glimpse of Polestar 3
PRESS RELEASE Polestar, the pure play, premium electric car company, has released a second teaser image of the forthcoming Polestar 3 electric performance SUV, which is set to launch in 2022. Polestar 3 is the company’s first SUV and will be its first vehicle to be built in the US, with production set to take […]
V-dub’s new PhwoaR coming to NZ
PRESS RELEASE R. You ready? Volkswagen New Zealand hopes so – because 2022 is the year of R. R for Racing. A badge proudly worn by the iconic Volkswagen Golf R for 20 years… but now it’s not alone. For the first time in Aotearoa, Volkswagen will introduce a range of premium performance vehicles. Made up […]
Grande Giorno: Christchurch to Akaroa by Alfa Romeo
The call came in around mid-October. Christchurch Alfa Romeo, Renault, Fiat and Maserati dealer Euromarque extended an invitation my way to join them on a drive to Akaroa for lunch with a group of Alfa Romeo owners and fans. The entire new Alfa range would be available to drive and Kiwi TV icon Jason Gunn […]
2021 Peugeot 208 GT review – Le petit Peugeot
I have to admit that I am actually rather partial to compact hatchbacks and despite my heritage, French ones rank highly on my list. So I obviously jumped at the chance of testing out the new Peugeot 208 on some twisty New Zealand roads. For those that don’t know, the Peugeot 208 is a direct […]
This is Why the Porsche 997 is Still Awesome
What is it with 911s these days? Every five minutes it seems prices of a used air cooled 911 are rising to the point that soon there will be no G series air-cooled 911s from the seventies and eighties for sale anywhere in New Zealand for less than $100k. If you intend to bag a […]