Morizo’s favourite – Lexus LBX Morizo RR road and track drive
The Lexus LBX Morizo RR, is the rather ironically ‘amped-up’ version of the brand’s ‘introductory’ model the LBX. I say ironic as, although the trio of LBX’ (Active, Cool, Relax) all come with a hybrid heart, the ‘Morizo RR’ is a 1.6L turbo’d-ICE performance model that although has a ‘casual luxury’ ethos, is a thrilling […]
Luxurious legend – 2025 Toyota Camry ZR review
The 2025 Toyota Camry marks a significant milestone for one of the automotive world’s most recognizable nameplates. Now in its ninth generation, the Camry sports a stylish new look and a host of high-tech interior features that elevate its standing in the competitive sedan market, aligning closer to its Lexus cousins in terms of luxury […]
Shake it up – Ford Ranger Tremor review
NZ’s top-seller, the Ford Ranger, has added another string to their bow. It’s called the Tremor and it’s out to shake things up in the ute market. The Tremor is the middle child in the Ranger family, bridging the gap between the dutiful daily grind of the regular Rangers and the more flamboyant, performance-driven antics […]
Sports Tourer – BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic FWD review
Call it good luck, serendipity (or maybe a calculated manipulation), but my review date of the BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic FWD ’super hybrid’ coincided with my son’s football tournament in Taupo. So a long trip out of Auckland in a PHEV that boasts over a 1,000km of range – sometimes the pieces all fit together. […]
Boldly uplifted – 2024 Audi SQ7 review
The Audi SQ7 has long been a standout in the full-size luxury SUV segment, and the latest iteration ups the ante with an attractive blend of power, elegance, and cutting-edge technology. With its recent refresh, Audi has not only refined the SQ7’s aesthetics but has also enhanced its versatility and functionality, making it an excellent […]
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 […]
Family-size thrills – Audi RS4 Competition Plus review
As numbers in the Audi world begin to blur between the electric and internal combustion era, (odds-ICE/evens-EV) the Audi RS4 Competition Plus rolls in as a fitting farewell tribute to a beloved icon. It’s not just another family wagon; it’s a track-ready performance machine that manages to blend practicality with exhilarating speed. In other words, […]
Swiftly Going Fourth – 2024 Suzuki Swift RSC Hybrid Review
One simply can’t imagine the small car game without the Suzuki Swift. Such has been the appeal, it has held a firm foothold among its competitors over here for almost a generation and just about anyone out there could think of someone, from a family member to a work colleague, who owns one. The Swift […]
Safari-so goody – Ford Everest’s African Adventure
“For over a century, Ford has been cruising alongside South Africa on its thrilling journey, and we couldn’t be prouder to host the Ford Everest African Experience here in the heart of the wild,” was the opening gambit from Neale Hill, President – Ford Motor Company: Africa. He continued, “with landscapes as diverse as a […]
Slippery when wet – Omoda C5 GT review
Having already reviewed the Omoda C5 and its EV sibling the E5, you’d have thought that was it, but thankfully for us, the C5 has a more powerful GT model (2 in fact) and we couldn’t wait to give it a thrash – sorry, I mean test it out. To recap, Omoda as a vehicle […]