Big Body, Bigger Value – Chery Tiggo 8 Review
When a brand offers a 7-seater SUV and claims to cover the family, commuting and weekend-escape duties in one package, it’s easy to be skeptical. After spending time with the Chery Tiggo 8, however, I found myself pleasantly surprised by how it delivers on that promise. It may not carry the gloss of premium brands, […]
Tailored for the Task – VW Tayron Tarmac Test
Not too long ago, I attended the launch and first drive of the new Volkswagen Tayron, and while there, my biggest takeaway was that VW had gotten a two for one in making their lineup easier to understand while also improving the product offering. Now, after spending more time with the entry-level version of their […]
I put a 2JZ-GTE into a GR Yaris, but I’d still rather have the 3 cylinder
It is always a great day when you’re coming back from a loan car pick up driving back an all wheel drive, turbocharged, manual, rally-inspired hatchback. All the credentials are there to back up the pedigree of the Toyota GR Yaris and, albeit very short, this is my third encounter with this little rascal. So, […]
We drive VW’s latest 7 seater SUV, the Tayron
Volkswagen’s SUV lineup just got bigger, and a lot more strategic. The brand’s newest model, the Tayron, officially joins the family as a seven-seat option to bridge the gap between the Tiguan and the Touareg. The name might be new to some, but the mission is clear: to “bring room to live large” and that […]
We take the new Leapmotor B10 compact EV SUV for a quick drive
If you missed our full event recap and brand context piece from yesterday (read it here), it covers Leapmotor’s refreshed ambitions for New Zealand, the Stellantis connection, and how the brand is positioning itself as a credible new EV contender. This piece picks up from there — moving from podium to pavement. The B10 is […]
Leapmotor reiterates Kiwi commitment with local launch of the B10 compact electric SUV
Leapmotor’s latest chapter in Aotearoa unfolded today as the Chinese brand officially took the wraps off its all-new B10, a compact electric SUV built for the world stage, and now, for New Zealand roads as well. The event, hosted in partnership with Stellantis International and Armstrong’s Auto Distributors NZ, carried a clear message: Leapmotor has […]
I’m over the moon with Seiko’s most recent release
Watch brands find the most obtuse ways to make me part ways with my hard earned cash, and Seiko seems to have a fool proof map at this point. With their newest release, they have reached back into their space-age archives to bring us something truly special: an almost mirror reissue of their Rotocall series, a digital […]
Adventure Machine – Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Adventure Review
Few SUVs have a legacy as long and respected as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, and while many rivals have grown sleeker and softer in pursuit of urban buyers, the new gen of the Prado unapologetically leans into its off-road roots. It’s boxy, rugged, and proud of it. And my second go at it helped […]
No clutch, no problem? – Toyota GR86 Auto Review
Few cars in today’s market make such an unapologetic case for driving fun as the Toyota GR86. The formula of the small, 2 door, rear wheel drive sports car is usually reserved for the second car, the toy that gets used on the weekends. But, by pairing it with an automatic gearbox, Toyota wants to […]
GR FOUR, now for more – Toyota GR Corolla Auto Review
The hot hatchback formula is one that is dear to many a car enthusiast’s heart, with many different ways to approach the pint sized fun recipe. The Toyota GR Corolla has always done that by wearing its rally DNA on its sleeve, and now the facelifted version doubles down on that personality while making the […]