Ford SUV Review – the Great Escape
I recently read a list of ‘10 most re-watchable movies’ and as usual I basically disagreed with most of it. It consisted of things like the Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz and Lord of the Rings (aka 10 hours of my life I’ll never get back) but it did have a couple that […]
Alfa Romeo Giulia first drive – An Italian Renaissance
There’s absolutely no doubt in my mind about the love that surrounds Alfa Romeo. Despite; or maybe even because of its faults and quirkiness, it’s a brand that inspires great passion and desire. Of course, it’s not without just cause, both design and performance are there with abundance, mind you; it’s fair to say that […]
Hyundai i30 first drive – a significant number
Call me diligent and hardworking but prior to attending the NZ launch of Hyundai’s all-new i30, I did a little research. Not on the car but on the other i30; Interstate 30 in the US. I was hoping to find some gem of information to regale and entertain you but as it turns out, it’s […]
Suzuki Ignis Review – You only live twice
Once again news that Idris Elba is next in line to play James Bond has surfaced. I’m not sure if it’s wishful thinking or if the Londoner does infact have chance to play the coveted role of the suave British Secret Agent (very probably the former) but his name alone got me thinking about the […]
Suzuki S-Cross Review – S-Blended
Although some people manage it naturally, as do certain animal or reptilian species (think Chameleon), blending in (be it in Art, business or social circumstances, or even way back at school) mostly takes skill and often a fair amount of forethought. Design, colour schemes, dress, approach and of course; a big dollop of attitude are […]
Open day with Mercedes-Benz
Let’s face it; winter isn’t generally the best time to showcase convertible vehicles, especially in NZ. However, in true Mercedes style; the sun shone brightly on a crisp and refreshing day and set the tone for the feast of frivolity (sorry I mean hard work) that was to unveil. Arriving at Mercedes head office in […]
Audi Q5/SQ5 Review – Farmyard Frolics
Over the years, high-end European SUV’s have been given the less than gracious nickname Remuera Tractors. Fitted with more bling than an American Rap artist but with (if possible) less substance behind them, it’s easy to understand why. In truth, their general day to day use barely has them venture into a puddle or over […]
Powering from Tesla to Trash
A glimpse into automotive future. In town for Kea’s World Class New Zealander Awards 2017 I managed to grab a moment of Wrightspeed Ian Wright’s (The man behind the powertrain) time. Over the course of the last two decades, Ian Wright has emerged as one of the leading minds of the electric transportation era. After […]
The Ultimate 20,000 Square Metre Man Cave
John Edwards, the head of Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Division on how to take vehicles to the next level. With the sound of the Jaguar XKSS revving in the background, and the hustle and bustle of Archibald and Shorter’s staff preparing for the night’s event – John Edwards (MD of Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Division) took time […]
A 60 year tea break with Phil Harwood
Phil Harwood, is one of the lead engineers behind the epic new (yet original) Jaguar XKSS. I managed to grab a few moments of his time before he took the ‘World’s first Supercar’ out of the Archibald and Shorter’s showroom and onto a very sodden Auckland road – A 1 million pound 1957 (2017) in […]