Mercedes-AMG – Driving Performance
Globally, three distinctive letters embody automotive high performance, exclusivity and dynamic driving pleasure and bring passion to an already desirable brand – Mercedes AMG. Although AMG was formally founded in 1967, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher (the G comes from Aufrecht’s birthplace Grossaspach) were two former Mercedes engineers that had already forged a reputation […]
VW Golf GTI – Repeat Performance
Around the mid-late 80’s was a particularly good time in my life, I was in my early 20’s, living in the UK, the music was both diverse and had depth (it even had lyrics you could sing to), I was slimmer and fitter and I owned a MkII Golf GTI 16v. It’s a period I […]
Honda HR-V – Room(y) With a View
Honda NZ asked me to meet them at the Villa Maria vineyard to proudly unveil their all new HR-V and I’m glad they did. It’s a crossover vehicle and stylishly fits into the ever increasing subcompact SUV category, with its coupe styling and SUV freedom. The Solid wing face looks very pleased with itself and […]
Mazda3 SP25 – a Top Ad-Visor
People get their advice from many places, Banks, Brokers, Gym Instructors, Dietitians, Books and even magazines – it seems like everyone is out there lining up to offer up a little nugget of information that can be used to enhance your life. Mazda offer their information via a head up display. It’s a tiny visor […]
Lexus RC-F Carbon Fibre -SuperTourer
I managed to get my hands on the RC-F Carbon Fibre, Lexus have pegged it as a road going performance car but I think it’s more of a grand tourer. The Carbon Fibre version is around 10kg’s lighter than the regular (if you can call it that) RC-F but the reality is it’s more of […]
Bentley Mulsanne Speed – Crewe’s (Flag) Ship
I was lucky enough to be one of the first people in NZ to get behind the wheel of Bentley’s new flagship the Mulsanne Speed. This 530bhp/395kW, 1,100Nm thing of beauty; should seriously be invited to take its place on the list of the world’s wonders – it is remarkable. A mighty 6.7L twin turbo […]
Mercedes-Benz V 250 BlueTEC AVANTGARDE.
Being the largest in their premium passenger car range the V-Class comfortably seats 8 people but being a Mercedes it has a style and luxury that you wouldn’t expect in an MPV. LED technology brightens its pretty face and the sloping screen gives it ‘the most aerodynamic in the segment’ status plus assists in its […]
101+ reasons to see the Hampton 101’s
I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural Hampton Downs 101 last weekend, as a guest and as a reporter – each had their individual merits and yet both were outstanding. This is the first time the Australian GT’s have been on NZ’s NI soil and with ten manufacturers represented (AMG, Ferrari, Audi, Aston, Nissan, […]
Jaguar F-Type SVR – Sent to Coventry.
In the UK, being ‘Sent to Coventry’ means being ostracized, cast out from your peers so to speak. I won’t bore you with the details but the phrase is thought to have originated during the English Civil War when troops stationed near Coventry were shunned and excluded by the town’s locals. Anyway, Jaguar have come […]
VW Tiguan – Information Highway
The information highway, or super highway or infobahn was a buzzword made popular during the 1990’s. It’s an all-encompassing term/phrase that describes the information we receive via telecommunications or on-line and in many ways sums up the digital age. Now (with a smartphone in your pocket) we are essentially all genii, we can self-diagnose, have […]