Copper Done Proper – Cupra Terramar VZ Review
People tend to wax lyrical about gold and silver, but not as many rave about copper. That’s a shame really because in the right context, copper can work rather well indeed. Jewellery, pipes and watches, especially the latter, can all pull it off. This brings us onto a particular arm of the Volkswagen Group which […]
Wagons Roll! – BMW M3 Competition Touring Review
Wagons are cooler than SUVs. They just are. Before the sports SUV cemented itself as the go anywhere, anytime on any track tool they are today, the station wagon, shooting brake or estate car was the most obvious choice for transporting your nearest and dearest around in comfort in addition to carrying a little more […]
Crank up the Base – BMW 120 Hatch Review
Once the term “base model” was often associated with “no frills.” This is no longer the case with your average family car or daily runabout. These days even the most entry level of base models come stocked with so many features, some of which were usually only the preserve for something costing three or four […]
Molto Bella – Ferrari Dino 246 GT Review
Some cars really get under your skin for whatever reason. The Ferrari Dino 246 GT is such a car. While the legacy of Enzo Ferrari is so vast and comprehensive, the Dino was such a significant car for the company and one which would set the template for all mid-engine Ferraris to come. The name […]
Still So Good – Lotus Emira V6 Review
The Lotus Emira is hands down one of the most exciting sports cars I have driven in recent times. The first time with an Emira was February last year when this last hurrah for the Lotus sports car as we have known it for 70 years broke cover in New Zealand. Fast forward a snip […]
MAXing Out Value – LDV T60 MAX Plus Review
Few segments radiate with Kiwi new car buyers like Utes. Something to tow the boat, something for work, or something tough to transport your nearest and dearest, both of the human and animal fraternity, you really are spoiled for choice. It’s even more so these days with relative newcomers LDV joining the fray. LDV’s back […]
Loving the 80s: Mazda CX-80 SP Hybrid Review
Mazda certainly seem to have all their bases covered these days for those in the market for a premium feeling SUV. The current CX range have been instrumental in this and what started with the CX-30 and grew to include the CX-60 and flagship CX-90, now includes the CX-80. The new CX-80 presents itself as […]
BYD’s Super Hybrid? – BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD Review
BYD have certainly been busy expanding their aquatic-themed automotive wildlife enclosure, something which has been achieved in a very, very short space of time. Along with the recently released Shark Ute, here we have the new Sealion 6 SUV to join the Seal and Atto 3 in the range. However, what makes the Sealion 6 […]
Essence of Value – 2024 MG HS Essence Review
MG is showing no signs of slowing down and the new HS SUV certainly is proof of that. With the previous generation HS offering plenty in terms of equipment for the price, it did still feel a tad rough around the edges. Enter the latest and vastly refreshed HS SUV. I was able to spend […]
Sealed In The Middle – BYD Seal Premium Review
Since launch, the BYD Seal hasn’t shied away from leaving those of us in the specialist motoring press rather impressed. With its good looks, strong zero emission poke and the amount of technology you get for the price, it just does everything very well indeed. Having tested the flagship AWD Performance, BYD NZ gave me […]