Ticks a Lot of Boxes – Dongfeng Box Review
If you’ve never heard of Dongfeng before, you’re not alone. The name doesn’t (yet) have the brand cachet of Toyota or Tesla in this part of the world, but in China it’s one of the “Big Four” carmakers and has been building cars since 1969. Now they’ve decided they want their own slice of the […]
Less is more – MG HS Hybrid+ Review
MG’s HS range has been on something of an evolution sprint lately, with each model showcasing another step forward in the brand’s rapid-fire development cycle. After spending a week in the HS Super Hybrid (the plug-in version), I slid straight into the HS Hybrid+ and the experience was a curious blend of déjà vu and […]
All‑New BMW iX3 Neue Klasse NZ-Exclusive first-drive Review
When it was unveiled in Munich, BMW said the iX3 Neue Klasse was the start of a new era, but now after a few days behind the wheel on sun‑baked Spanish tarmac, I can honestly confirm that it feels like they’ve quietly skipped an era altogether. It’s BMW ripping up its own playbook and starting […]
Time Flies – MG HS Super Hybrid Review
Plug-in hybrids occupy an odd middle ground these days. Execution can vary wildly depending on how well the combustion and electric sides have been integrated, and even self-proclaimed PHEV know-it-alls like yours truly can sometimes be left searching for the “best of both worlds” they promise. And with the last iteration of “EV hesitancy” we’ve […]
PHEV BMW FTW? – BMW X3 30e xDrive PHEV Review
Whichever way you swing it, you cannot deny just how prevalent plug-in hybrids are now. The concept provides a solid middle ground between zero emission silent running and internal combustion with the ICE unit coming to play when needed to generate power for the batteries. BMW is certainly no stranger to this with most of […]
Return to Defender – Land Rover Defender 110 D300 SE Review
One can’t quite believe the current Land Rover Defender has been with us for half a decade already. The analogue icon was reimagined with bang-up to date off road technology and the latest infotainment toys and refinement. With numerous appearances in recent pop culture and its penchant for occupying the driveways of many who can […]
Plug In Pioneer: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander VRX PHEV
The Outlander paved the way for PHEVs, a legacy now under threat from cheaper alternatives, can it still hold its own in 2025?
Namedroppin’ – MG MGS5 Review
MG has been on a steady upward curve for a while, and as someone that has driven pretty much every single car in their lineup, it is easy to see the improvements, even when doing facelifts and refreshes. So we naturally wonder how it would be with a new model, and that’s what we have […]
The Tech-Laden IM6 Premium EV – First Drive NZ
The New Zealand new car market is getting another new jolt of electric excitement, but this time it’s coming from a familiar family. MG New Zealand has officially pulled the covers off its new, premium stablemate, IM Motors. Short for “Intelligent Motion,” the brand is making its Kiwi debut under the MG umbrella, promising a […]
Mini to the Max: 2025 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works All4 Review
Mini’s hot new Countryman JCW might be the brand’s most characterful version yet.