Watt a Ride! BMW’s Take on Electric Mobility, pt II
You join me after a rather electrifying week to close off the BMW Electric Mobility story! It’s been a busy week with many driven and ridden kms, so kick back and get comfortable, because this is a long one! My daily journey is a 25km round trip that starts in suburbia and goes right to the […]
All-new Nissan Z NISMO review – so ‘kin good
The Nissan Z Nismo is a bold evolution of the freshly revised, yet iconic Z platform, delivering a motorsport-inspired experience (NISsan-MOtorsport) that marries refined styling with genuine performance upgrades. True to the Nismo badge, this isn’t simply a cosmetic overhaul; it’s an extensive upgrade to both the look and driving dynamics of a car that’s […]
Trucking planet saving – JAC EV N60 Truck review
The JAC EV Electric Light Truck is an advanced commercial vehicle tailored for environmental sustainability and functionality, however, it’s also a bloody good truck in its own right. The lineup offers variants like the N60 EV and N90 EV, with key differences in specifications, such as wheelbase length and gross vehicle weight (GVW) – I […]
All-new BMW 120 M-Sport hatch – not an M135 but still bloody good
The revamped BMW 1 Series has strutted onto the world of premium hatchbacks like a well-dressed contestant at a high-stakes speed dating event, dynamic, high-tech, and ready to impress, though it’s not without a couple of quirks. We recently got behind the wheel of the BMW 135 and it’s fair to say we haven’t stopped […]
Watt a Ride! BMW’s Take on Electric Mobility, pt I
It can sometimes seem that there is very little nuance when the topic is driving an EV. Some people are big fans and see ICE as a thing of the past, while others are more bearish and think this is a fad due to crash and burn a fire that’s very hard to put out. […]
Summer Adventures – Ranger Wildtrak X-tended Review
Ahh, New Zealand Summers, a time of dodging rain and like sheep, following the rest of Auckland to Whitianga or the like. But not for me. Aside from the predictable precipitation and this year’s high winds, I instead chose to stay local and head out on mini adventures – aided by the tried and tested […]
The 2025 Honda Civic SR e:HEV, NZ launch and first drive
Since its debut in 1972, the Honda Civic has been a benchmark of reliability, innovation, and style, gaining an iconic status worldwide. Now in its 11th generation+, the 2025 Honda Civic continues this legacy while introducing a bold, forward-looking approach to automotive design and technology, setting a new standard for compact hatch. We were invited […]
BYD’s Super Hybrid? – BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD Review
BYD have certainly been busy expanding their aquatic-themed automotive wildlife enclosure, something which has been achieved in a very, very short space of time. Along with the recently released Shark Ute, here we have the new Sealion 6 SUV to join the Seal and Atto 3 in the range. However, what makes the Sealion 6 […]
Take the Leap of Faith – Leapmotor C10 Review
We are going through a very interesting period for the auto industry. Some brands are trying to reinvent themselves, others trying to remain viable and, at the same time, this EV revolution is allowing for new players to enter the field seemingly out of nowhere, with great first albums. And while Leapmotor are not exactly […]
More of everything but petrol – MG ZS Hybrid+ Review
Look who it is, if it isn’t Mr. MG coming for another review of the newest addition to their lineup! This time, we have the all-new ZS, which brings another round of MG’s learnings to a small SUV that has experienced quite a bit of success on our roads, judging by how many of them […]