Comf-icient – 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid Earth HEV Review

2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid Earth HEV Review NZ

Kia has released an addition to their popular Sportage SUV range, well two actually. It’s the ‘HEV’ (Light and Earth) and not only does it offer extreme comfort and increased safety, but it also seems to have a broken fuel gauge. Initially released around three decades ago, the Kia Sportage is now in its 5th […]

May cause drowsiness – Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 review

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV review NZ

With its soft cushions, silent and luxurious surroundings and ultra smooth ride, you could be mistaken for believing that the cabin of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV was a suite in a 5-Star hotel (ok not the ride), but rest assured that despite its soft and comforting appearance, this large EV can certainly shift its %###.  […]

Putting the COR in Korean – KGM Torres EVX EV review

KGM Torres EVX review NZ

To explain, in British slang, you can say ‘cor’ when you are surprised or impressed, it seems like it means the same in Korean too. You may not know KGM as a vehicle brand just yet, however, you’ll probably know what it was. You see, in order to dispel any confusion as to the origins […]

Style and Serenity – Omoda E5 EX review

Omoda E5 review NZ

Several of my introductions to Omoda vehicle reviews have begun with explaining who in fact Omoda are. So rather than dwell on this, let me assume you know all about them and let’s crack on with the review of this ‘fashionable and clean-air’ brand’s EV SUV, the E5. In its simplest form, the Omoda E5 […]

Seal of Approval – BYD Seal Performance Review

Fur, Elephant, Leopard, Weddell and Hawaiian Monk are all breeds of Seal or Sea Lion. Now, there is a new bloodline of Seal whose habitat is not the west coast of the United States or the icy depths of Antarctica, but rather highways, back streets and urban settings instead. Yep, it’s the new BYD Seal […]

Fast Forward – Mini Countryman JCW review

It was not too long ago that Matthew and I were invited for the launch of the new Mini models. It was a great way to get acquainted with the brand’s new design identity and the goals for the new offerings. So now, some months later, we get the first of those models to review, […]

King of Beeps – all-new Mitsubishi Triton VRX review

2024 Mitsubishi Triton review NZ

Given the long gap since my last encounter with a Triton ute, I was both keen and intrigued as to what this new, 6th generation had on offer, and the answer was, tons. Not only is it bolder and better looking than before, but it’s more practical and has far more tech. Unfortunately for me, […]

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