Qash and Carry – 2023 Nissan Qashqai Ti-L ePOWER Review
Its hard to believe the Nissan Qashqai has been with us for almost 20 years. This mainstay of the Nissan SUV lineup has been a firm favourite, but now it ventures into its third generation. There have been significant upgrades both in tech and in powertrain, particularly on the economy front. The new Qashqai is […]
Shape Shifter – Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited AWD review
Not only is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 a triple award winner at the World car of the year awards (just like its 5 sibling) but it boasts being one of the (if not the) lowest production-car drag coefficients out there right now. We get better acquainted with Hyundai’s hyper-fast, all-electric streamliner. Hyundai are one of […]
Field of Dreams – Honda ZR-V e:HEV review
Fieldays is a popular agricultural annual event held in Hamilton. Not only is it filled with everything a farmer could want or dream of, but it’s also become a bit of a car show for NZ distributors to display their wares – farmers drive cars too. Admittedly, Honda’s sleek new ZR-V SUV and Fieldays don’t […]
Less is more – new Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC first drive
Originally launched in 2016, the Mercedes-Benz GLC rapidly became the German luxury brand’s biggest selling SUV. Boasting over 2.6 million happy customers and topping category charts, are certainly milestones that are tough acts to follow, so in short, the second generation has to be good – thankfully, it is. Let me get one thing straight […]
Mahindra’s new Mahal – Mahindra XUV700 review
Namaste. It’s plain to see that I’ve been brushing up on my Hindi recently and aside from learning how to say ‘hello’ and ask ‘how someone was’ (aap kaise hain?), I also discovered that the ‘Mahal’ in Taj Mahal actually means palace, rather fitting since I’ve been behind the wheel of the Mahindra XUV700 AX7 […]
At last, a new Alfa – Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce hybrid review
For the first time in around six or seven years there is a brand new Alfa Romeo nameplate to play with and it’s called the Tonale. Named after a mountain pass, high in the Italian Alps, the Tonale is also the luxury and performance brand’s first move towards electrification – so the Alfristi should be […]
Czech This EV Out – 2023 Skoda Enyaq iV SUV Sportline Max Review
With the all-new Enyaq iV, Skoda has been welcomed into the ranks in pure electric vehicle production alongside their siblings from Volkswagen and Audi. It’s been a long time coming, even though we got a taster of the BEV potential with the plug-in hybrid versions of the Superb and Octavia. Now its here and looking […]
Rocking ‘rolla – Toyota GR Corolla review
The Toyota Corolla has been a crowd pleaser for the masses ever since it first rolled off the production line in 1966. To me it’s a non-threatening nameplate that’s in many ways ‘satisfyingly vanilla’ in its performance and appearance (this is a good thing) and as such an easy choice when looking for a rental […]
Cross-treking – Subaru Crosstrek first drive
In the realm of automotive exploration, where intrepid brands vie for supremacy, a new nameplate emerges from before, introducing the Subaru Crosstrek. Formerly known as the XV, this small SUV has been rechristened and reimagined, and boldly seeks to redefine the fiercely competitive category it initially pioneered. Subaru has long since captivated the hearts of […]
A Mighty Grand Adventurer – 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee review
The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is here and it’s grander than ever. It’s got a new chassis, smoother looks, a more refined drive and swifter tech – plus, unlike its reviewer, has lost a few pounds too. Let’s face it, Jeep has been an iconic name in the motoring landscape for around eight decades, and […]