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 […]
Digital Legend: Casio F-91W Review
The Rolex Submariner, Omega Speedmaster and Seamaster, Patek Philipe Nautilus, Cartier Tank and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak are some of the most coveted watches in existence and undisputed trailblazing icons of horology. However, when it comes to mass-market appeal and creating incredible watches at a price just about everyone can afford, its hard to […]
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 […]
Half Century Full Throttle – 50 Years of Alfa Romeo Owners Club New Zealand Book Review
To the casual observer, you would think the largest single-make car owners club in New Zealand would be something like Holden, Ford or Toyota, but no. What if I told you, it was Alfa Romeo? Yes, the Milanese marque responsible for some of the most beautiful and coveted cars ever made has a considerable following […]
Growth Spurt – MG3 Essence Hybrid+Review
Looking back, the first MG3 was something of an anomaly in the marketplace. Sure, it wasn’t quite as polished around the edges as some of its contemporaries, but it had one major element in its favour, the price. For a long time, it was New Zealand’s most affordable new car and with a hefty warranty […]
Hot Pursuit – BMW i4 eDrive40 M-Sport Review
When the New Zealand Police announced they would be adding the BMW i4 to their fleet, I was rather impressed. The Holden Commodore was very much the face of the fuzz for generations, but now, with that chapter well and truly closed, our local boys in blue have not only have Skoda to play with, […]
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 […]
MiXing It Up- BMW iX1 xDrive 30 M Sport review
While the hubbub surrounding electric motoring may have diminished slightly, the BMW range still maintains a solid lineup of models which incorporate some form of electric drive, whether they be a PHEV (Plug In Hybrid) or BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle). Either way, many of these variants endowed with BMW’s electric “i” emblem have been proving […]