Summit’ extra special from Jeep – 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L review
When Jeep NZ announced a while back that there was a new, bigger, more luxurious Grand Cherokee on its way we were more than intrigued. Well now it’s arrived and we got to check out the Summit model. Paraphrasing, Jim Morrison, Vice President and Head of Jeep brand North America said “the all-new Jeep Grand […]
Unlike any other, indeed – Ferrari unveils four-door Purosangue
After years of rumours, renderings and speculation, Ferrari has finally unveiled the Purosangue, the first four-door, four-seater car in its history. Yes, car, because they really want to detach the term SUV from it, even though it checks many of the boxes to be one. Maybe that’s why the marketing material says it is “Unlike […]
All New 7th Gen Ford Mustang Revealed – and it’s stunning
The seventh generation Mustang is the most exhilarating and visceral yet, from its fighter jet-inspired digital cockpit to advanced turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines to its edgier yet still timeless exterior design. The new Mustang adds another chapter to an icon, delivering the looks, sound and appeal of the iconic sports coupe. Whether convertible or […]
The Ferrari 296 GTB Launches in the South Island
South Island Ferrari customers and fans have been given a unique look at the new Ferrari 296 GTB at a special launch event in Christchurch. Hosted at the headquarters of renowned Canterbury based automotive detailing business, Avid Group, the chance to finally see up close Ferrari’s first V6 powered production car since the 1974 Dino […]
Renault Teases Electric 5
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Renault 5.
Next-Gen Ford Everest – Launch and first drive
“We really wanted to set out at the very beginning of the programme to make the vehicle really communicate its capability, perhaps a little more than the current one,” Max Wolff – Design Director told us as we sipped refreshments at Sirromet Winery in Mount Cotton, Queensland. Admittedly, our road trip from the heart of […]
Mildly Hybrid and mildly black – Mazda CX-30 SP MHEV Blackout Edition
With its compact size, design tweaks and mild-hybrid efficiency there’s a lot to like about Mazda’s CX-30 SP MHEV Blackout Edition, but could they have done a little bit more? Mazda NZ gave us the keys for a few days to find out. Alright, so when a vehicle brand usually releases a ‘Blackout Edition’, visions […]
Support NZ grassroots Soccer
Once in a lifetime prize to attend this year’s biggest sporting event on the planet The New Zealand Football Foundation has launched a national fundraising lottery to support community football clubs in Aotearoa, giving them the chance to win one of eight double passes to the Football World Cup in Doha, Qatar – the biggest […]
An Ode to Pukekohe Park
Shane van Gisbergen wins big at the last ever Supercars Championship weekend in Pukekohe.
Electric Essence – 2022 MG HS PHEV Review
The MG HS has now joined the plug-in electric fraternity. The mid-sized HS has already proved immensely popular with consumers, now the addition of a plug-in variant is shaping up to becoming another very strong seller in New Zealand. Therefore, thanks to MG Motor New Zealand through CMG Motors in Christchurch, I decided to see […]