Grand and Mighty: A Tour of the Waikato in an Opel Grandland SRi
![Front three quarters view of a Cobalt Blue Opel Grandland SRi on the banks of Lake Karapiro, Waikato, New Zealand.](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/OG5-4000x3000.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Opel’s Grandland SRi was the perfect road trip companion for a tour of the Mighty Waikato.
Lotus NZ Celebrates Brand’s 75th Anniversary in Style
![Several Lotus vehicles parked in a display formation as part of the Lotus 75th Anniversary celebrations in 2023. Photo Credit: Luan You](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/L12-scaled.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
The Lotus owners of New Zealand turned up in big numbers for both the celebration and subsequent tour!
Triple Threat: A Track Day with Mercedes NZ
![A close-up of a Mercedes-Benz SL63S AMG and a GLA45S AMG in the background at Hampton Downs Racetrack in New Zealand](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MDE10-4000x3000.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
We spent an afternoon on track with Mercedes-Benz, experiencing their new Driving Events programme!
Abarth Stars in Mission Impossible 7
![Cover photo of the Abarth 500e starring in Mission Impossible 7: Dead Reckoning](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2208369-2bippk51de-4000x2251.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Abarth makes the Mission Possible!
First Look: New Corvette Z06
![Front three quarters view of a Metallic Red 2023 GMSV Corvette Z06 sportscar](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Z1-4000x2667.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
The first 2023 Corvette Z06 has touched down in New Zealand and we went along to have a look!
Game, Set, Maserati
![A shot of the new Maserati GranTurismo on court at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/21332-MaseraticonlanuovaGranTurismoalRolexMonte-CarloMasters.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
The Trident takes centre court in Monte-Carlo.
BMW Goes Artsy
![An exterior photo of the pop-up 'FREUDE' by BMW gallery](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BMW2-1.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
‘FREUDE’ by BMW is a first for Japan!
What Drew in the Crowds at Big Boys Toys 2020
![The ultra rare orange Ferrari Pista Spider](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pista-1.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Even COVID couldn’t stop Big Boys Toys from going ahead and boy, am I glad it did!
The Devon Hotel | A gem in the heart of Taranaki
![Devon Hotel New Plymouth pool spa](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/devon-hotel-pool-spa.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Taranaki is a great New Zealand destination easily reachable by car. There is lots to see and do and the Devon Hotel in New Plymouth is a great place to start.
NZ PR Guru Amped at new venture
![AmpedPR_Ed Finn](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AmpedPR_Ed-Finn_Vehicle.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
For those of us that have had the pleasure in attending an event or experience created by renowned auto-industry Corporate Affairs veteran Ed Finn, it comes as no surprise that he has now revealed bold new plans for his future following his departure from Holden. Finn is establishing AmpedPR, a one-stop-shop for all public relations […]