Honda Odyssey Review – A People Smoother
Honda Odyssey Review New Zealand There is one question that anyone that owns a people mover dreads and that is ‘What car do you drive?’ Aside from the fact that the question itself is generally laced with more hooks than a deep sea trawler, it often causes the owner of said vehicle to question how […]
The Joys of Summer – Lexus Track Days
Lexus Summer of Performance New Zealand For most of us, it’s hard not to enjoy the summer months. The days are longer, and so too are the smiles. It’s easy to conjure up playful images of sandy beaches, huge Ice Creams, Poolside lounging, mouth-watering BBQ scents, and oodles of vitamin D should you venture out […]
Challenge Accepted – Ferrari 488 Challenge that is.
Ferrari 488 Challenge in New Zealand The Ferrari Challenge is the widest ranging and most envied one-make series in the world and for the first time ever, it was held in New Zealand. Fittingly, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park played host to a weekend of high performance, high drama and ultimate luxury in an event like […]
Maserati Moments in time
Maserati tour down under – Australia There gets to a certain point in your life (hopefully) when your place in the universe begins to click. The relevance of things becomes clearer, your attitude is more defined and your ‘zen’ more apparent. It’s not necessarily an age thing (although there is a good argument for time […]
BMW X2 Review – Dare-devil.
BMW X2 Review New Zealand Daredevils are by nature thrill-seeking, exhibitionists. They are non-conformists, societies rules and views don’t apply, and they tend to push the boundaries to near breaking point wherever possible. So why did this spring to mind when I took to the wheel of BMW’s new small, premium SUV? Well, I’m glad […]
Hop, Skip and a Jump – Mustang 2018 Launch
Ford Mustang launch review New Zealand Hop For those few of you that don’t know, Beach Hop is an annual event held in the Coromandel coastal town of Whangamata, that has its roots strongly grounded in the ‘Rock and Roll’ era of the 1950s. And since 2001, it’s been the perfect gathering for Kiwi’s far […]
Skoda Kodiaq SportLine review – Power dresser.
Skoda Kodiaq SportLine review – New Zealand I was always brought up in the understanding that first impressions last, and that their importance is paramount. Apparently, during that chance or appointed meeting, the experts believe that this ‘battle’ is won or lost in an instant. Your approach, your smile, your persona, your handshake, what you […]
Suzuki Swift Sport Review – The Suzuki SuperMini is now even Superer.
Suzuki Swift Sport Review New Zealand As anyone that’s played ‘Spot the Swift’ game on a road trip will attest, the Suzuki supermini is a very popular sight on New Zealand tarmac, with double-digit numbers coming in at an astonishing rate. Spotting the Sport model for extra points does take a keener eye though, especially […]
Ferrari 488 Challenge – it’s big, really BIG.
Ferrari 488 Challenge at Hampton Downs New Zealand punches above its weight in so many sports, Boxing, Rugby (of course), Cricket, Netball, Sailing and Motorsport to name but a few. However, aside from a particular chosen few, our venues still have a lot to be desired. We are seldom on the list of ‘must see’ […]
Shmee150 – on Living the Supercar dream | Car-Tell
Shmee exclusive New Zealand Interview Tim Burton is an electronics salesman, a ski instructor, an analyst, an entrepreneur..no wait, Tim Burton is an absolute Social Media Motoring Giant. Over the past decade he has managed to amass a multi, multi, million amount of followers, has gained the respect of virtually ALL the Luxury and Performance […]
