Fresh faced and effervescent – 2021 Audi SQ2 review
Launched around 2016, (my how time flies) the compact crossover Q2 brought Audi’s luxury SUV style and pizzaz to the inner city. With strong family ties in terms of exterior design and carrying the brand’s know-how on cabin prestige, the Q2 offered head-turning presence and a flair for fashion. Of course Audi also has a […]
Al fresco Abarth – Abarth 595C Competizione review
In a perfect world, when it comes to the idyllic backdrop for driving the Abarth 595C Competizione it’s hugging the corners around the Italian Alps. I’d be on the way to an al fresco picnic with the one I loved, the sun would be at full mast overhead and the raspy Record Monza valve exhaust […]
Emotional, powerful and efficient – 2021 Toyota Fortuner review
First launched around 2005, (with second generation appearing a decade later) the Toyota Fortuner is a rugged and capable ‘off-road’ SUV that offers heaps of versatility for family and adventurers alike. Well it’s been updated and Toyota New Zealand thought it best we take a look. My review model came in ‘Emotional Red’ of course […]
Thrillin’ like a villain – 2021 Jaguar F-Pace SVR review
The unmistakable whine of a supercharger at full voice over the deep bassy growl of a 5L V8, it can only be a Jaguar SVR up to no good, (just like in the movies). The 2021 model is more thrilling than ever and thanks to Jaguar NZ, we’ve got our hands on it. This is […]
Gaining Pace – 2021 Jaguar E-Pace review
Leaping (see what I did there?) onto the motoring scene less than a handful of years ago, Jaguar’s cub-like E-Pace brought the brand’s mantra of style, grace and (obviously) pace to the compact performance (crossover) market. Well it’s been enhanced for 2021 and so Jaguar New Zealand let us take it for a run. At […]
Posh as truck, Ford Ranger Wildtrak X review
You could say that the good ‘ol ute has changed a lot over the years. As well as moving off of the farm, becoming domesticated (and becoming VERY popular), across the board it’s been given more horses, been given more technology, been made safer and more aware of its surroundings and also (in many cases) […]
Same great 2021 Tiguan only better – Tiguan TSI R-Line 4Motion review
There is no doubt that thanks to its refreshed face and new tech, the 2021 model is the best Tiguan that VW has produced to date, however, I personally found a few things that could be tweaked or refined to make it even better. Well the car manufacturer was already one step ahead of me […]
Plugged in to Activity – 2021 BMW X3 30e PHEV review
It’s fair to say that BMW do SAVs (Sports Activity Vehicles) well and on top of that, the heavily sustainable car maker is damn good at producing EVs too. So let’s face it, a PHEV X3 was always going to be on the cards. The X3 30e is the 3rd PHEV in the brand’s current […]
The Eco-friendly 2021 Toyota Highlander launch
A whole raft of forces, including wind, water, technology, a boat and a tree came into play with the New Zealand launch of the next generation 2021 Toyota Highlander, oh and driving, lots and lots of driving too. It began at the base (and in the base) of Emirates Team New Zealand’s Cup defending boat […]
French hospitality – 2021 Renault Koleos Review
The Renault Koleos boasts heaps of space, heaps of comfort and an inimitable sense of French hospitality – well there’s a new model in town and Renault NZ let me take the Intens AWD model for a spin. Admittedly, it’d been a while since I’d been behind the wheel of a Renault Koleos (which was […]