Feeling Cross – Toyota Corolla Cross Limited AWD Review
For some time, Toyota have been getting very cross with their own range. By “cross” of course I don’t mean seething with anger at their own models, but by adding crossover SUV variants of their already immensely popular superminis and family hatchbacks. You only need look at the likes of the C-HR and recent Yaris […]
Amped up Mustang Muscle – Ford Mustang Mach-E first drive NZ
Ford has taken their beloved Mustang and turned it into an electric pony (and when it comes to the GT), a pony on steroids! They call it the Mustang Mach-E, and it’s here to conquer both the EV and SUV segments. To help showcase its unbridled (get it) performance, the NZ launch had us for […]
Adventure boost – Subaru Outback XT 2.4T review
They say that ‘getting there is part of the adventure’, and if that’s true then Subaru’s new 2.4T GOOAT (Greatest Outback Of All Time) has just taken about a third off your ‘getting there time’. But don’t worry, it’s also added a heap more fun to your adventure too. The Subaru Outback XT 2.4 T […]
All-new VW Amarok – first drive
The long-awaited and much-anticipated new VW Amarok has finally arrived on New Zealand shores and we couldn’t be happier. It’s bigger, bolder, more refined, better connected and more capable. Not only did the NZ launch have us test the all-new ute’s mettle on an challenging off-road trek, but the weather gods opened up the floodgates […]
Xtra-large and Xtravagant – BMW X7 M60i xDrive full review
Big, bold and beasty, are just a few of the words that can sum up the new, ‘refreshed’ X7, but it’s somehow elegant too. BMW’s mammoth 7-seater has a new face and increased technology taking its extravagance to the Xtreme. In what is rapidly becoming an over-congested world, space is becoming […]
More Vibrant Vitara is Vital – Suzuki Vitara Hybrid JLX AWD review
To me, the Suzuki Vitara has always been a fun in the sun kind of SUV. When I was much younger, it was a go to rental in the Spanish islands and offered a joyous mix of effervescence and freedom. Well now, not only has the latest version been modernised inside and out, but it’s […]
That’s entertainment – 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance review
The Tesla Model Y is a modern, maybe even futuristic looking five (or 7 as an option?) seat SUV that has the ability to keep you enthralled and entertained. It’s loaded with features that keep both the driver and passengers alike thrilled and connected, and that’s even before you leave your driveway! I wish to […]
Sweet Dream-Z – Honda ZR-V first drive
We all have dreams, from playing football for England to owning a beachside bar in Key West (maybe that’s just mine), but to most of us, that’s where they remain – just dreams. Not so for Honda motors founder Soichiro Honda. Not only was Siochiro a man with BIG dreams but his visions ultimately became […]
Defender 130 V8 first drive
Not only is there a new, larger addition to the Defender range, namely the 8-seater 130 but there’s also one with a V8 heart, and guess what, we got to drive the prototype in Dubai. Topping off what had already been an epic two day adventure playing in the vast and expansive sand pits that […]
Guilt-free decadence – BMW i7 xDrive60 review
The BMW 7-Series has essentially been the German premium automaker’s benchmark luxury nameplate from the moment it first rolled off the production line in ‘77. It’s often been the model that showcases the latest in technology and innovation, is the ultimate in comfort and above all, simply oozes upmarket desirability. So how do you improve […]