The power of the people(‘s car) – Golf R Line MK8.5 Review
The Golf is one of the definitive hatchbacks in the industry, so whenever a new one hits the roads, everyone pays attention. Volkswagen has recently unveiled the facelifted version of the eight generation of the Golf, or MK8.5 in VW nerd talk (which I’m fluent in), and given the MK8 was appreciated for some things […]
Eco Roar, pt II – Peugeot 208 GT Hybrid Review
I’m a sucker for small cars. They present brands with interesting challenges in terms of where to focus their efforts, how to work within the boundaries set by the dimensions, and very often they are recipes for very fun runabouts. So it should surprise no-one that I was happy to keep it French by going […]
Eco Roar – Peugeot 2008 Hybrid Review
Tall-riding hatchbacks, crossovers, SAVs… Call you what you may, there is no denying that this segment has received a lot of attention and improvement over the past few years, to the point that brands are killing off previous models in an effort to focus their efforts on cars that can be many things for many […]
The Ultimate Ice Capade – BMW Snow & Ice experience
Cars today are so capable that it is sometimes really hard to explore everything they can do on public roads, and without putting yourself or others in harm’s way. So when BMW offered us the opportunity to attend their Snow&Ice Driving Experience, trying out some of their M cars in a novel setting, I jumped […]
When you like it rough – Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series
The Land Cruiser is the longest running SUV nameplate in the automotive world. And while the modern 300 series has become a luxury offering with all the bells and whistles, Toyota will still happily sell you a model from another generation that was first introduced back in the 80s, and that was my latest review […]
Blue Pilled – Hyundai IONIQ5 N Review
The N sub-brand has been somewhat of a renaissance for Hyundai. By bringing a focus on raw enjoyment, they introduced models that quickly became benchmarks in their segments: the i30 N, the i20 N, and more recently the Kona N. But the Korean brand has also been busy on the EV department, so it was […]
Timely! : An Evening with FiveFortyFive Watches in Auckland
Harry and I spent an evening up close with tables full of watches, here’s what happened.
Two Threes – MG3 and MG3 Hybrid+ review
MG is a brand with a long history, and lots of it around small cars. So it is no surprise that the MG3 is an important car for them, and one they cannot afford to get wrong. And now, with a new generation just recently unveiled, MG went all-new on every front: design inside and […]
A Brazilian Affair – Volkswagen Fusca
A few months ago, I hopped on a 25 hour journey to go back to my home country of Brazil to spend some time with family and friends, 7 years after leaving on a one-way ticket. There’s nothing like being there again to rekindle some old automotive interests. And that’s where the subject of this […]
California (Ocean) Dreamin’ – VW California pt II
This post is part II of my recent road trip through the North Island with the Volkswagen California. If you haven’t seen part I, it’s available here. Now that you have, join me from Havelock North onwards. No visit to this town is complete without a climb of Te Mata Peak and by climb I […]