In-Betweener: 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport Hybrid Review
Despite it only being two years since the Toyota Yaris Cross went on sale in New Zealand (three internationally), it already feels like an aged product. As a general assumption, I suspect this sort of thing will happen even more frequently as cars and technology become more intertwined but I digress. Returning to the topic […]
Rugged AND Refined – 2023 Silverado ZR2 and LTZ review
GMSV (GM Special Vehicles) has just released the latest 4th generation Chevrolet Silverado truck into the wilds of NZ, it’s been revamped, up-spec’d and (currently) comes in two models, the LTZ and for the first time ever, the ZR2 – and we managed to get our hands on both! The Chevrolet Silverado has been a […]
Good things come in threes – Amarok PanAmericana Review
“Another Amarok write-up?”, you might be asking? That’s right! In a happy coincidence, Dave, Matt and myself each got the opportunity to try out one of the trim levels of the New Amarok. Dave got to try out the Style, Matt checked out the Aventura (and I even jumped in for that review with him), […]
The new, all-electric MG4 is a blinder – MG MG4 review
Awright geezers n geezesses, forgive the intro but today I’m leveraging my British roots just like the brand behind the EV I’m reviewing. MG is as British as fish and chips and the new MG4 is just as tasty. Originally launched in 1924, MG became a stalwart of the UK car scene, offering affordable sports […]
Hot Hatch Reborn: 2023 Cupra Born V+ Review
Cupra’s first EV is here but can it embody the same sporty spirit?
The Aston Martin DB5: Still Uber Cool at 60
This month sees the 60th birthday of what is often regarded as the most famous car in the world, the Aston Martin DB5. Famous as being the transport of choice for the world’s least secret fictional secret agent, the DB5 celebrates its 60th birthday and reminds us of just what a stylish and seriously cool […]
Old Time Rock & Roll: 2023 Cupra Leon V Sports Tourer Review
Can the Sports Tourer prove that wagons are still appealing or should it make like a washed up rocker and retire?
Audi Q4 e-tron first drive NZ
With a new GM at the helm (actually a returning familiar face), Audi New Zealand are on a mission, and as Greg Leet says, it begins with what’s different – and that’s him. “I’m back home,” he declared with a look of glee on his face. I spent four years as National Sales Manager for […]
Reet Grand – 2023 Opel Grandland SRi review
New Zealand’s lowest-emissions car brand (with ICE and EV’s) Opel, have added another vehicle to their expanding line-up. It’s called the Grandland SRi and it’s an SUV that claims to be ‘for those that want everything’ – we wanted to spend a week with it and Opel NZ gladly obliged. The Grandland nameplate was first […]
Urban Rebel: 2023 Cupra Formentor VZ Tribe Edition Review
Cupra’s new Formentor VZ Tribe Edition is a crossover that doesn’t run with the pack.