Comfort takes charge – Citroën ë-C4
Citroën is a brand I have a soft spot for – their willingness to try ideas out of the beaten path is something I appreciate very much. Over the years, it led to some memorable models and a legion of fans. My ride for the last week sported the French logo with the two chevrons, […]
Surf’s Up – BYD Dolphin Extended Review
If there is one brand which has made an impact within a short space of time in New Zealand, it has to be BYD. Its first flirtation with our local market was the ATTO 3, a car which gained a firm foothold the flourishing EV sector. The result was BYD couldn’t get them in quick […]
The best or nothing – 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 review
To me, Mercedes is all about choice, a big range of vehicles and multiple options within that category – however, with the new, second generation GLC, Mercedes-Benz NZ has opted for just one model, their best-selling 300. So I guess they’re living up to their ‘best and nothing’ slogan. The GLC was first launched in […]
Better Late Than Never – Toyota GR Supra Manual Review
You know when something is good, but you can’t help but think it lacks something that will make it even better? Maybe that curry needed just a few extra chilis, or that G n T required a twist of lime to make it perfect? When Toyota launched the GR Supra, we all thought it was […]
Majestic Monster – Mazda CX-90 review
Evidently Mazda are making the most of the new large modular platform, not only has the premium car brand launched their all-new CX-60 on it, but they’ve also added another brand-new nameplate to it, the 7-seater CX-90. It’s a majestic monster and we got to test it out. First of all, let’s talk specifications. There […]
Dream BIG – 6th Generation Honda CR-V first drive
With five generations of history to draw upon, Honda’s second most popular vehicle (after the Jazz) is back and literally bigger than ever. But wait there’s more, it sits on a totally new platform, has a new powertrain, new exhaust, fresh design (inside and out) and greater tech. We headed to Nelson at the top […]
High-grade Hybrid – Mazda CX-60 review
Having attended the local launch of the first-ever Mazda CX-60 recently, needless to say I was as keen as mustard to spend more time with their new 5-seater nameplate. Not only were Mazda happy to oblige but they gave me both powertrain options too, the peach sounding inline-6 MHEV and the more frugal PHEV – […]
Vital Vit Hit – Mini Cooper S Convertible review
It’s safe to say that given any glimpse of the orange thing in the sky, us Brits will look to bask in its smile-inducing warmth. However, it’s not just an excuse to turn our pasty white skin red, the sun provides access to Vitamin D, a vit that reduces getting illnesses or infections more often, […]
GR8 Expectations – Toyota GR86 Review
I can remember when Toyota first lifted the lid on the Toyota 86. We didn’t get it here until around 2012 but boy was there a lot of hype. Here was a sports car made to bring back the fun to Toyota. Not to mention conjure up flashbacks of classic AE86 Levins and Turenos drifting […]
Rugged AND Refined – 2023 Silverado ZR2 and LTZ review
GMSV (GM Special Vehicles) has just released the latest 4th generation Chevrolet Silverado truck into the wilds of NZ, it’s been revamped, up-spec’d and (currently) comes in two models, the LTZ and for the first time ever, the ZR2 – and we managed to get our hands on both! The Chevrolet Silverado has been a […]