Two Power Tucson – Hyundai Tucson Elite Hybrid 2WD Review
When buying a five-seater SUV these days, potential buyers often ask the same question, “Is it a hybrid?” The desire to go hybrid or go home has never been burning brighter for the masses, which can only be attributed to the rising cost of fuel and that tempting Government Clean Car Discount. Hyundai have responded […]
Pizza with the Head Hoonigan – Ken Block 43 in NZ
Our interview with Ken Block in 2019. In New Zealand as part of a worldwide bucket list rally stage tour, we (thanks to Ford New Zealand and some issues with a turbo) managed to chat and share a McLeod’s Pizza with Entrepreneur, Athlete, Extreme Sportsman, Drifter, TV celeb, Social Media Giant, Rally driver and Head […]
Clean, Air, Space – 2023 Citroen C5 Aircross review
The phrase ‘clean airspace’ is an aeronautical term that essentially means having nothing close or impending around you, however, when it comes to Citroen it perfectly sums up the refreshed and upgraded C5 Aircross, especially the new PHEV model. Here in NZ, Citroen has launched the new C5 Aircross with two powertrains, a petrol only […]
Whooooaa it really shifts!
Okay, so small hatches might not be the biggest segment in New Zealand but that’s where we often find some amazing cars that deserve more attention than they’re getting. One of these absolute gems on the smaller size is the Hyundai i20 hatch. You can only get it in one trim here and that’s exactly […]
Much-awaited GR Corolla arriving in NZ soon
Born from a passion of motorsports and infused with the DNA of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, the exclusively manual-transmission, rally, and racetrack-developed GR Corolla hot hatch is ready for whatever road conditions it encounters. Track-tested and turbocharged with 221kW and GR-FOUR All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), the newest addition to the GR family won’t need a rain check. The […]
Heated seatbelts to add more EV range
ZF has developed a heated seat belt option for electric vehicles. This technology allows drivers to reduce the energy used to heat the vehicle — especially in combination with other contact heaters such as a seat heater. During cold weather, the system may increase range by up to 15 percent by reducing the energy required […]
Hot-R than ever – 2022 Honda Civic Type R review NZ
It’s safe to say that when it comes to the Civic Type R, each new generation trumps the last by some considerable way, continually pushing the boundaries in virtually all aspects of performance. Well Honda has just released the 6th generation of this cult-followed hot hatch and in my humble opinion it’s hotter than ever. […]