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 […]
They listened! VW to reintroduce steering wheels with physical buttons
Car companies have recently taken to making changes to their products that could not be more accurately described than saying they are “reinventing the wheel”. From Cadillac introducing sensors, motors and screens and to their steering wheels to power their SuperCruise autonomous system to Tesla cutting away half of it to create the “yoke”, there […]
Nintendo and TAG Heuer collaborate on two Mario Kart limited edition watches
If you grew up playing video games, chances are you owned one (or more) of the tens of millions of Mario Kart copies that Nintendo sold over the years, making it one of their biggest franchises. I know I certainly did. During this journey, the Japanese company collaborated with various other brands to bring their […]
Citroën alludes to a new era with revamped visual identity
Citroën has recently unveiled a fresh visual identity to mark an important moment in the company’s 103 year history and signal a coming revolution in the brand’s approach to future accessible mobility solutions and its commitment to customer satisfaction. Not only that, but the French make is also debuting a new logo, a reinterpretation of […]
Porsche just became Europe’s most valuable carmaker – Yes, ahead of VW
After a very successful Initial Public Offering late last month, Porsche has not only had the largest opening in the history of Europe’s stock exchange, but it has also injected so much cash into the company that it became more valuable that its ‘parent’ Volkswagen. On the market’s close on Friday, Oct 7th, Porsche shares […]
BMW previews newest addition to its M line, the XM
It feels like it was only a week ago that I covered a four-door, SUV-looking vehicle with superlative numbers that would be unimaginable just a few years ago, because it was. This time around, it was BMW showing us the production ready version of the XM, derived from the Concept XM experiment unveiled previously, and […]
There’s snow place like home (office) – Wanaka ski trip
Having never had seen snow since leaving my home country, it’s needless to say it is still very much a novelty for me. After getting to experience it a few times, I went the usual route of sticking a pair of skis to my feet to go down the slopes, to the point where skiing […]
Unlike any other, indeed – Ferrari unveils four-door Purosangue
After years of rumours, renderings and speculation, Ferrari has finally unveiled the Purosangue, the first four-door, four-seater car in its history. Yes, car, because they really want to detach the term SUV from it, even though it checks many of the boxes to be one. Maybe that’s why the marketing material says it is “Unlike […]
It’s reflection time – Škoda Karoq Roadtrip
The Taranaki region is a highlight of the North Island, dominated by the nearly symmetrical volcano that names it and is the protagonist of important folklore in Maori legend. There is no shortage of tracks and hikes around the area that lead to incredible vistas, with the Pouakai Tarns Walk being one of the most […]