Big Changes Incoming for Polestar
As Thomas Ingelnath departs Polestar later this year.
Mini Celebrates 65 Years
On August 26th 1959, Mini was born and earlier this week, the iconic British brand celebrated its 65th anniversary! This year is a particularly special one too with Mini introducing an all new lineup which features the evergreen Mini Cooper, new Mini Countryman and the fresh faced Mini Aceman. These models introduce a new chapter […]
The Ultimate Ice Capade – BMW Snow & Ice experience
Cars today are so capable that it is sometimes really hard to explore everything they can do on public roads, and without putting yourself or others in harm’s way. So when BMW offered us the opportunity to attend their Snow&Ice Driving Experience, trying out some of their M cars in a novel setting, I jumped […]
The Famous 5 – Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Review
The Suzuki Jimny has been one of the most charming icons of the off-road world for many a moon. Its reputation as the “little off roader that could” has won it legions of fans. From farmers using them as a work tool to those who wanting something with a bucket of character which will hang […]
When you like it rough – Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series
The Land Cruiser is the longest running SUV nameplate in the automotive world. And while the modern 300 series has become a luxury offering with all the bells and whistles, Toyota will still happily sell you a model from another generation that was first introduced back in the 80s, and that was my latest review […]
BMW X5 xDrive 30d review – A Facelift That Lifts Expectations
When it comes to BMW‘s lineup, the X5 claims its crown as the brand’s most popular vehicle. This versatile SUV continues to dominate the market, leaving models like the X3 and nearly everything else in the dust. Having had the fun of experiencing its last launch in Tasmania, I was eager to dive back into […]
The hunt for ‘Coal Scuttle’ – the first Aston Martin
The search is on for a priceless piece of British luxury car brand Aston Martin’s earliest history. A1 was the very first car to be built by Bamford & Martin Ltd, the company that would quickly become Aston Martin. Nicknamed ‘Coal Scuttle’ because of its simple styling that was, to many, redolent of the ubiquitous […]
CUPRA announces the new CUPRA Terramar
The wait is almost over. The end of the countdown of the CUPRA Cube marks the beginning of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Barcelona and today CUPRA announces the CUPRA Terramar, the official car of the competition, ahead of its World Premiere on September 3rd. During the following days, the timer installed on Barcelona’s beach […]
Extra Cool – Jaecoo J7 EX+ AWD review
It was only a few weeks ago that we were slipping and sliding on the sodden grassy farmyard hills around Clevedon in the new Jaecoo J7 EX+ AWD. Well, with it more than proving its mettle on the slopes, we wondered how it would fare on Auckland’s urban tarmac. Jaecoo were happy to oblige. As […]
Giltrap Group Motorsport Powers KartSport
From Formula One to our successful IndyCar contingent and our best rally driver, Hayden Paddon, everyone shares a singular starting point on the road to international success: KartSport. Karting, while it may seem far removed from the glamour and outright speed of top-level motorsport, is, in fact, the most competitive form of racing. If you […]