Fire and ICE – Audi NZ Ice Experience 2024
It’s hard to put into words what it’s like to drive a range of Audi performance vehicles, full throttle with the traction control off on the snow and ice that covers the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG). Thrilling doesn’t come near, nor does rip-roaring or hair raising. It’s an awe-inspiring, joy a minute experience, and […]
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 […]
The new Hylux – Toyota’s Hilux Hybrid variant
Introducing the latest addition to the Toyota Hilux lineup, the Hybrid. With a 7% fuel savings and a reduction of 7g of emissions from the exhaust, this new hybrid variant not only offers financial and environmental benefits but maintains the performance and versatility of the Hilux we’ve come accustomed too. And to find out more, […]
A Cool Hunter Gatherer – Jaecoo J7 review
Hot on the heels of the Omoda launch, Chery has now released their more adventurous brand, Jaecoo. The brand name is a derivative of German Jaeger (Hunter) and Coo for Cool, and their NZ launch model, the J7 (in 2WD and AWD), encompasses both. For the official launch, we headed off the beaten track in […]
Open for adventure – All-new Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy review
Regardless of its polarising boxy new look, the fifth generation Hyundai Santa Fe is a remarkable blend of outdoor adventure and everyday practicality. To say the Santa Fe is important for Hyundai is an understatement of epic proportions, I mean in New Zealand alone, it has seen substantial success, with over 26,000 units sold since […]
New, but not all-new – 2024 Discovery Sport P250 Review
The latest iteration of the Discovery Sport (I don’t think we can call it Land Rover any more can we?) embodies a blend of rugged capability and modern luxury. It’s designed to appeal to a wide range of drivers looking for a versatile SUV experience and this ‘refreshed model’, combines a modern interior and state-of-the-art […]
A Moody Little Crossover – Lexus LBX Range Review
The all-new Lexus LBX, the smallest SUV ever from Lexus, is out to introduce a new audience to the brand with its compact and urban-centric design and attractive price point. This little crossover stands as a breakthrough model to the Lexus lineup, offering a unique blend of luxury, efficiency, and practicality. To help us delve […]
V12-like power – Mercedes-AMG C63 S PHEV review
The Mercedes-AMG C63 S, the brand’s performance luxury sedan, has taken a bold turn towards electrification, and horror of horrors has dropped 4-cylinders along the way. So the big question is, does it still perform the way a C63 should? The simple answer is – hell yes! Back in 2008, the AMG C63 debuted with […]
Pillar of the Kia community – Kia EV5 NZ launch and prices
According to Kia NZ, the all-new EV5 is the perfect midsize electric SUV that Kiwi families have been waiting for, and to emphasise the point, they have priced it well too. We were invited to hear more about it. The EV5 is Kia’s latest venture into the EV world and its local launch was held […]
All-New Hyundai Santa Fe – Price and first drive NZ
It’s fair to say that Kiwi’s love SUVs, but it would appear that we love hybrids too (certainly more recently), so what happens when you put them together in a spacious and well-equipped family 7-seat SUV, well you get a Hyundai Santa Fe of course! Introducing the rugged yet refined all-new, 5th generation SANTA FE, […]