Mazda CX-80 PHEV review – Best of All Worlds?
The Premium Contender in the Seven-Seat SUV Market In an increasingly crowded SUV landscape, Mazda’s all-new CX-80 PHEV enters the scene with bold aspirations and a distinctive approach to the seven-seater formula. As the Japanese manufacturer’s new flagship model, the CX-80 aims to deliver a compelling blend of practicality, luxury, and driving dynamics while embracing […]
Six-60 – Mazda CX-60 SP SUV review
As many of you ‘hip’ readers will know, Six60 is a New Zealand pop rock band formed in Dunedin, Otago in 2008. They have amassed a huge following and now play in sold-out concerts to fans of all ages. Well, Mazda has their own ‘Six-60’ that’s already incredibly popular, and equally has a following of […]
Seventh Heaven – Ford Mustang V8 GT review
The new Ford Mustang GT steps confidently into its seventh generation, upholding over 60 years of storied legacy while bringing modern flair to every corner of its design, performance, and technology. And finally, we got our hands on it! From the outset, this new Mustang asserts itself with a low brow front fascia that projects […]
OMGeee – The all-electric Mercedes-Benz G580 – first drive and price
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, an icon of on/off-road luxury since its inception in 1979, has added an extra string to its bow, electrification. And before you sceptics start rolling your eyes and tutting, it’s magnificent – and Mercedes-Benz NZ took us off-road at Kauri Bay to prove it. The introduction of a fully electric variant G […]
2025 BMW X3 M50 – family-sized thrills
Having recently tested the X3 20d, I assumed that the BMW X3 M50 would be that and then some, boy was I wrong. This buffed-up version of one of beemer’s best sellers is both a thrill and an experience to savour. A member of the G45 generation, it offers a combination of updated design elements, […]
Familiar and Familial: 2024 Honda CR-V Sport AWD Long-Term Review
CR-V is back with turbo power and AWD traction but is it a step too far for the family favourite?
Tanks For Everything – 2024 GWM Tank 300 Ultra Petrol Review
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
Lotus’ new hyper-SUV is an intriguing new release, eye catching and ultra desirable.
Merino Wolf: 2023 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura Review
The famous VW truck returns but does its urban trim suit both town and country?
Whooooaa it really shifts!
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 […]