Tanks For Everything – 2024 GWM Tank 300 Ultra Petrol Review
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Sometime it’s great to really wind people up. For example, recently I was asked what car I was testing and I was able to respond with, “yeah I have a Tank at the moment.” The responses to this statement ranged from disbelief to genuine surprise. However, these are quickly scuppered when the penny drops that […]
You Never Forget Your First: 2024 Lotus Eletre S Review
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Lotus’ new hyper-SUV is an intriguing new release, eye catching and ultra desirable.
Merino Wolf: 2023 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura Review
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The famous VW truck returns but does its urban trim suit both town and country?
Whooooaa it really shifts!
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Okay, so small hatches might not be the biggest segment in New Zealand but that’s where we often find some amazing cars that deserve more attention than they’re getting. One of these absolute gems on the smaller size is the Hyundai i20 hatch. You can only get it in one trim here and that’s exactly […]
Tangy Twist: Renault Arkana R.S Line Review
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Renault’s newest SUV has gotten the R.S treatment and it’s flavoursome!
A New Frontier: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid E-Four AWD Limited Review
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It’s a new chapter for the Toyota Corolla, but is it the right one?
Style Statement: 2022 Renault Arkana Intens Review
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The bold new diamond is entering unchartered waters for Renault, so how does it fare?
Mighty yet mini – Hyundai i20N review NZ
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Compact hatchbacks, hot or otherwise are becoming increasingly rarer to spot on NZ roads and don’t get me started about manual gearboxes, so when a car company releases a new high-performance hatch that has a clutch and gear stick too, it had better be good – thankfully the new Hyundai i20N is really good, and […]
A New Dawn: 2022 Lexus UX300e Review
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It was only a matter of time before Lexus would give us an all-electric offering of some kind. The brand has been going all-out in recent months and years with promoting their most fuel-efficient powertrains like their proven and capable hybrids. Now, with the UX300e, Lexus has their first plug-in BEV. Have they nailed it […]
King of the Road: New Isuzu MU-X Review
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Isuzu’s new MU-X is all chromed up but will it still hold its own on and off road?