Doing the rounds for the long run – MG ZS Hybrid+
MG has had a bit of a glow-up, with a big round of updates to their cars. And one of those new kids, the revised ZS Hybrid+ has been living with us for a good while now, and it’s given us plenty of time to look past the press-release shine and see what this SUV […]
Proper with a P… HEV – Lexus RX450h+ Review
Since its debut in the late 1990s, the RX has been a cornerstone of Lexus’ global success. It gave the brand a solid foothold in the luxury SUV segment and became an ambassador for hybrid tech at a time when competitors were still wary of electrification. Over time, this line has grown on that same […]
Big Cat Energy – Jaguar F-Pace P250 Review
Growing up in good old Brazil, I think it’s fair to say that at any point I probably had more actual jaguars around me than Jags – the cars were just not a very familiar sight. So my appreciation for the brand came from a distant and sometimes digital appreciation, or maybe an XJ220 die […]
Cub can pounce – Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD Review
There’s something exciting about stepping into a brand you’ve never driven before, especially when it carries as much heritage as Jaguar. The E-Pace was my first encounter with the marque, and it sets an interesting tone as the smallest SUV in the lineup. Positioned just below the F-Pace, it aims to deliver the commanding driving […]
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 […]