Nissan unveils the Nissan Hyper Punk concept
Nissan has unveiled the fourth of its series of concept vehicles, the Nissan Hyper Punk, set to be physically displayed at the Japan Mobility Show on October 25. The Nissan Hyper Punk, wrapped in a functional and stylish body style, is an all-electric compact crossover tailored for content creators, influencers, artists, and those who embrace style […]
New Ford Puma ST Arrives in NZ
Responsive, rewarding, fun-to-drive Ford Performance dynamics are now set to be enjoyed by even greater numbers of customers as Ford New Zealand welcomes the new Puma ST to dealerships across the country. Enhanced using 48-volt mild hybrid technology to deliver 118kW/200Nm, the multi-award-winning 1.0-litre engine is combined with a paddle-shift-operable, seven-speed transmission – seamlessly fusing […]
Dream BIG – 6th Generation Honda CR-V first drive
With five generations of history to draw upon, Honda’s second most popular vehicle (after the Jazz) is back and literally bigger than ever. But wait there’s more, it sits on a totally new platform, has a new powertrain, new exhaust, fresh design (inside and out) and greater tech. We headed to Nelson at the top […]
We’re past Base Camp – Ford Everest Wildtrak review
I live in a house with a very narrow driveway that is not the most friendly to long or wide cars. So, after having a roster of cars that fit one or two of these categories, I thought the next one up would be an exception to that rule. I was quickly shown otherwise when […]
Stay in your ‘kin lane – aka the perils of unnecessary lane changing
Hot on the heels of my merging and ‘keep left’ rants, comes this week’s Tarmac Tantrum, aptly named ‘stay in your ‘kin lane!’ According to the NZTA, it’s estimated that the average Auckland commute is 11.6km (11.3km for Wellington and 9.0km for Christchurch) and for many motorists this includes a stint on the congested motorway, […]
Polestar Trio Tours Auckland’s North Shore
A very special trio of Polestar cars are currently on display in Auckland.
High-grade Hybrid – Mazda CX-60 review
Having attended the local launch of the first-ever Mazda CX-60 recently, needless to say I was as keen as mustard to spend more time with their new 5-seater nameplate. Not only were Mazda happy to oblige but they gave me both powertrain options too, the peach sounding inline-6 MHEV and the more frugal PHEV – […]
All-new BMW X2 M35i xDrive and first-ever iX2
BMW New Zealand will enhance its diverse and expanding model portfolio next year with launch of the all-new BMW X2. Due in the country in the first half of 2024, the line-up will include the first X2 to featurefully electric power in the form of the iX2 eDrive20. Addition of this new offering will expand […]
Merc proves their EV’s are safe in a crash
Real-life crash test: Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles are every bit as safe as all other models from the brand with the star With the world’s first public crash test involving two fully electric vehicles, Mercedes-Benz is going above and beyond not only the legal requirements but also those of the ratings industry. Euro NCAP stipulates a […]
Kia reveals EV5 and some tasty concepts
Kia Corporation has unveiled three new small- to medium-sized electric models at the brand’s annual Kia EV Day in Korea, reaffirming its ambitious global strategy to lead and accelerate the ‘EV revolution’. During the event, the brand presented its vision of ‘EVs for all’ and strategy to expand its EV model line-up significantly and rapidly. […]