All About EV3 – Kia EV3 Light Long-Range Review
The new Kia EV3 has been making some major waves. Women’s World Car of the Year, Red Dot “Best of the Best” Award winner and even the immensely coveted “World Car of the Year” for 2025. Such adoration from the specialist press is a good indication that Kia’s newest and smallest of its all-electric EV […]
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 […]
A Fine Selection – Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI Review
The first-generation Skoda Kodiaq was certainly a strong seller for the Czech arm of the Volkswagen Group. Having been the recipient of numerous accolades from the specialist global motoring press, the current second generation Kodiaq has a tough act to follow. Is this follow up able to continue the vibe of the first album while […]
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 […]
From 9 to 5 – Kia EV5 Light+ Long Range 2WD Review
For the last few years, Kia has been making some electric waves, big ones too. Their EV family of, well, EVs have been making many a buyer sit up and take notice. Having driven their flagship electric SUV, the EV9 last year and came away from the experience rather impressed, I was expecting more of […]
Morizo’s Machine – Lexus LBX Morizo RR Review
Within a year of its debut, the Lexus LBX, Lexus’ entrant into the vastly competitive premium compact crossover segment has been breathed on by the company’s “go-faster” boffins to give us the LBX Morizo RR. The name Morizo is a reference to the racing nickname given to chairman Akio Toyoda, “Master Driver Morizo,” and the […]
M-powering the 1 – BMW M135 xDrive Review
BMW’s hottest 1-series hatch has flown under the radar somewhat lately. In a segment that is far more niche these days, BMW’s hot hatch is now into its fourth generation courtesy of the recently released new 120 Hatch. Naturally, a full-fat performance hatch from BMW’s M division was to be expected and now it’s here. […]
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 […]
May the Fourth Be With You – BMW X3 20d xDrive Review
There is no shortage of choice when it comes to the mid tier level of premium SUV. German manufacturers have been strong contenders in this scene for the last 20 years and one such offering came courtesy of BMW, the X3. The X3 has been strong seller for the brand and now into its fourth […]
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 […]