A Compass pointing to the future – Jeep Compass 4xe
As the owner of an EV with not a lot of range, I constantly find myself dealing with range anxiety and having to jump into another car for longer commutes or trips. But I am also very aware this is not a system that would work for most people, so I genuinely think that the […]
15th time’s the charm – I imported a BMW M2 from Japan
If you are one of those avid readers that will go to the end of our articles and read our bios, you might have seen that I mentioned in mine that in 5 years in New Zealand, I have owned 14 cars. While it might seem a bit excessive to someone that doesn’t share this […]
The world’s first Super Tourer – Aston Martin unveils the DB12
After being lauded as the inventor of the Grand Tourer, Aston Martin has now taken the segment to a next level with the new DB12 by calling it the world’s first Super Tourer. And with New Zealand being an important market for the British carmaker, they decided to ship its only prototype in the Southern […]
Small in size, big in capability – Peugeot e-Partner Review
Many years ago, my parents used to have a small business that required the use of a work vehicle to get goods transported around town, and I recall it was definitely not the fanciest of things. I just remember they liked the car, but at that time I didn’t know enough to appreciate what made […]
Shocking – A rainy day with a Mini Cooper SE
With a new generation just around the corner, the F56 Mini Cooper is not exactly new to the market. It is, however, a funky little hatchback that is known for putting a smile on the face of those that get to spend time with it. So this past weekend I jumped at the opportunity of […]
Cheaper by the half dozen, pt II – South Island road trip
And we’re back for the second post about my most recent South Island roadtrip. Just in case you missed it, here’s a link to the first part. We pick it up from December 31st, shortly after arriving in Queenstown, which was booming and at the busiest I’d ever seen it. We booked accommodation back in […]
Cheaper by the half dozen – South Island road trip
It had been a hot minute since my last road trip through the South Island, and we were already missing the expansive vistas, the beautiful lakes and the great food. So this holiday break called for another trip, but this time around the brief was a bit different – given I had both my parents […]
Lamborghini reveals an off-road version of the Huracán, the Sterrato
Back in August, we reported Lamborghini was teasing a new variant of the Huracán, one that was accompanied by the words “Beyond The Concrete”. So now, just a few months later, the Italian automaker has completely unveiled the car, in all its fender flared, V10 glory. We present to you the Huracán Sterrato. Taking a […]
Toyota doubles down on hybrid power and debuts 5th generation of the Prius
It was more than 20 years ago that Toyota introduced to the market the first production car to mix a combustion engine with an electric motor, creating the now ubiquitous hybrid definition. After over 20 million units sold globally, the Prius has become a pop culture icon, and the Japanese make wants to keep this […]
Good things come in small packages – A weekend with a Honda E
The recent shift towards automotive electrification means that manufacturers have a chance to try new ideas with almost a blank canvas approach. Some try a new design language, others focus on reinventing features that were a given in combustion cars, all to varying degrees of success. It is always interesting to see how brands implement […]