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 […]
Aston Martin Vantage review – It all begins with Sport
Although when asked if I’d like to review the all-new Aston Martin Vantage my inner voice yelled rhetorical statements such as ‘do bears take their morning constitution in the forest and was the Pope Catholic, my actual response was a very British “Yesh please.” I happened to be in the Aston Martin HQ in England […]
BMW’s Lap of luxury
It’s always a plus when your BMW media invite begins with ‘Meet at Mechanics bay.’ This location generally means a Helicopter ride to an event that will undoubtedly be something rather special. In this case, I was correct with the event but thanks to the weather gods not playing ball, incorrect with the chopper. Still […]
BMW M Town – Too Hot
Passport – check, Ticket – check, Thermals packed – check, thrill-seeking, adrenaline-junkie attitude ready to be unleashed – check, guess I’m ready for BMW M Town! Recently, an advertising campaign was created to embrace the monumental features and thrills that BMW M cars deliver. With emotive headlines the likes of “Too Loud, Too Low, Too […]
Twice as nice – BMW X2 M35i xDrive Review
BMW’s ‘sub compact SUV’ the X2 was added the marque’s ever-increasing range at the tail end of 2017 and subsequently joined us here in NZ early the following year. Displaying the brand’s new styling cues but also featuring a ‘C’ pillar BMW badge that nods back to the CSL of the 70’s, it was heralded […]
Lean and Mean – BMW X4 M40i review
When it comes to writing, there are numerous ways to grab a reader’s attention. Bold of course, or shouty CAPITALS, “speech” or ‘quote’ marks. (brackets), underscore, exclamation marks! I could go on. But one of the lesser used, or possibly more subtle techniques is italics. With their progressive slant and ‘out of the ordinary’ appeal, […]