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 […]
Plaid, who? The 2023 Lucid Air Sapphire is a stats overflow
California EV manufacturer Lucid has just launched Sapphire, a subbrand aimed at introducing (even) more performance to the line. The first model to carry the precious stone moniker is the Air Sapphire, which was showcased at the Monterey Car Week and intends to dial up to 11 every metric where the “regular” Air was already […]