The spark of something new – MG Cyberster Review
Alright, I get it, okay? Some people just love to complain that EVs lack that extra edge of engagement and excitement and, while to a certain degree I understand where they are coming from, I don’t necessarily agree. We’ve even had a recent share of interesting, if not exciting EVs, making their way around the […]
Jaws II – BYD SHARK 6 Review
The BYD SHARK 6 made waves when it first arrived, shaking a segment that is so important for Kiwis in a plugged-in way we had not seen before. Back then, we did a video review full of Jaws references, and the same way that cult classic had a great sequel, the SHARK makes a comeback […]
Doing more, with less – Tesla Model Y Review
I used to joke with my friends that you could not kick a rock in Auckland without it hitting 4 first-get Model 3s, they were just everywhere. And while the updated Model 3 saw a mere fraction of that success, the new, revised Model Y has been a more frequent sight, to the point that […]
Smooth Operator – BYD Sealion 7 Performance Review
It’s not often that a car manages to fly under the radar while also being one of the most complete offerings in its segment, but today you join me for a review of one that does just that. You’d be forgiven for walking right past the BYD Sealion 7 Performance without noticing it’s the fast […]
There are levels to this – RAM 1500 Limited Review
Pickup trucks (okay, Utes) can sometimes be a thing of compromise: rugged or refined, capable or comfortable. But the RAM 1500 Limited poses the question “why not both?” – and then some more while at it. By really pushing the envelope on what utes can be – at least for our market – it really shows […]
Some brands are dropping plans on adopting Apple CarPlay Ultra, and I love to see it
It’s crazy to think it’s already been three years since Apple unveiled what they said would be the next generation of their CarPlay phone projection system. At the start of 2025, I wrote an article saying it was already late, and that maybe we were better off without it. And it seems I was not […]
Subtle Swagger – Audi S5 Avant Review
Seeing the words S5 and Avant side by side might be a novel concept, but I assure you I didn’t mistype. Audi recently reverted the changes they had made to the naming standard of their cars, listening to customer and dealer feedback. This means that there now exist new body shapes in the A5 family, […]
The Quiet Confidence of True Luxury – Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d Roadtrip Review
Some cars impress with technology. Others with design. But every now and then, a car lands in your driveway that feels like the product of a deeply experienced brand doing exactly what it does best, with absolute confidence. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d is one of the latter. And, with a long trip coming up, I […]
The latest GT7 update sent me shopping for Japan tickets, again
Gran Turismo has been one of the most successful driving simulators of all time, with an exciting journey almost as old at video gaming, through the hands of Polyphony Digital. And, for their latest installment, GT7, Polyphony has been fairly consistent at providing free of charge downloadable content, even years after the release of the […]
It’s a Middle Child Thing – Mini Aceman SE Review
There’s something special about the middle child. Maybe it’s the quiet confidence, maybe it’s the misunderstood charm, or maybe it’s the way they thrive when nobody’s watching. That’s the vibe I got from the new Mini Aceman SE. And it was great to be able to test it back-to-back against the Countryman SE I had […]