Whistling Performance Pony – Ford Mustang High-Performance review
With its timeless fastback profile, muscular haunches, uber-cool heritage and film star good looks, the Ford Mustang is as iconic as it is popular. But what happens when you mess with its winning formula and replace its V8 roar with a whistle? Well, quite a lot actually. I can already hear the Mustang purists bolting […]
An Elite Venue – Hyundai Venue review
Generally speaking, a venue is the scene of any event or action, it can be as big as a stadium or (nowadays) as small as your home/office for a video chat. However, recently car maker Hyundai added an all-new Venue into the mix with the launch of a new ‘baby’ SUV with the same name […]
Shhh – we review the all-new Mazda CX-30
Much has been said about Mazda’s new CX-30 crossover, certainly in the looks and size department. Fitting perfectly between the CX-3 and CX-5 and boasting the ‘Utsuroi principle’ or interplay of light that the new Mazda3 displays, but now having driven the GSX model for a week, one of the biggest things we noticed about […]
The new Ford Focus ST has landed in NZ
And here’s EVERYTHING you need to know. The new-generation Ford Focus ST, developed under the leadership of Ford Performance, brings New Zealanders the most advanced, capable Focus ST to date with more power and technology. Based on the new-generation Focus’ C2 platform, the Focus ST is now offered with an automatic transmission for the first […]
A Mightier Mini
THE DESIGN OF THE MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS GP The MINI John Cooper Works GP distils the racing essence of the modern MINI. Inspired by the brand’s legendary motor racing achievements, this model – limited to just 3,000 units – embodies maximum performance and uncompromising dynamics. This can be seen instantly in the car’s design: […]
SEAT’s colour by numbers
SEAT NZ – As production begins to ramp up at SEAT’s Martorell production facility, Barcelona, Spain, here’s some of the key numbers behind creating the perfect paint job. SEAT’s Martorell paint facilities can be found in workshops in 2B, 4, and 5 (out of 15). Every new vehicle undergoes a ritual in the paint area […]
Mazda CX-30 – new Zoom-Zoom via Zoom
Mazda CX-30 launch NZ – It’s fair to say that these are challenging times for all of us. The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe and affected virtually all industries, most certainly including a personal favourite, the Automotive one. Aside from the issues that surround their manufacture, (assembly, parts, distribution – the list […]
2020 Toyota C-HR Hybrid review – 0-100km in 4.3L
Toyota’s popular SUV/Crossover has just received a facelift and at the same time been given a diamond theme, but it’s what’s going on under the bonnet that’s really grabbed our attention. Introduced to the motoring public in 2016, the C-HR (Compact or Coupe High Rider) became an immediate hit. All the driving fun and stability […]
Toyota Corolla Sedan review – Shape Shifter
The Toyota Corolla has been a stalwart of NZ roads for many a year, almost too many to count – ok it’s around thirty. Anyway, the Corolla’s styling, specifications (including modern tech) and affordability have ensured its popularity over its lifetime and the latest version, the twelfth since its original launch in 1966 by the […]
5th Generation SEAT Ibiza – Small car, big personality
The Ibiza ‘supermini’ is Spanish car giant SEAT’s biggest selling vehicle. In fact, since its initial launch way back in 1984, SEAT has sold nigh-on 5.5million units of this model globally and yet, here in NZ both the brand and the small car itself, have yet to gain the full recognition they deserve. We thought […]