All-new VW Amarok – first drive
The long-awaited and much-anticipated new VW Amarok has finally arrived on New Zealand shores and we couldn’t be happier. It’s bigger, bolder, more refined, better connected and more capable. Not only did the NZ launch have us test the all-new ute’s mettle on an challenging off-road trek, but the weather gods opened up the floodgates […]
Xtra-large and Xtravagant – BMW X7 M60i xDrive full review
Big, bold and beasty, are just a few of the words that can sum up the new, ‘refreshed’ X7, but it’s somehow elegant too. BMW’s mammoth 7-seater has a new face and increased technology taking its extravagance to the Xtreme. In what is rapidly becoming an over-congested world, space is becoming […]
More Vibrant Vitara is Vital – Suzuki Vitara Hybrid JLX AWD review
To me, the Suzuki Vitara has always been a fun in the sun kind of SUV. When I was much younger, it was a go to rental in the Spanish islands and offered a joyous mix of effervescence and freedom. Well now, not only has the latest version been modernised inside and out, but it’s […]
That’s entertainment – 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance review
The Tesla Model Y is a modern, maybe even futuristic looking five (or 7 as an option?) seat SUV that has the ability to keep you enthralled and entertained. It’s loaded with features that keep both the driver and passengers alike thrilled and connected, and that’s even before you leave your driveway! I wish to […]
Sweet Dream-Z – Honda ZR-V first drive
We all have dreams, from playing football for England to owning a beachside bar in Key West (maybe that’s just mine), but to most of us, that’s where they remain – just dreams. Not so for Honda motors founder Soichiro Honda. Not only was Siochiro a man with BIG dreams but his visions ultimately became […]
Shocking – A rainy day with a Mini Cooper SE
With a new generation just around the corner, the F56 Mini Cooper is not exactly new to the market. It is, however, a funky little hatchback that is known for putting a smile on the face of those that get to spend time with it. So this past weekend I jumped at the opportunity of […]
Defender 130 V8 first drive
Not only is there a new, larger addition to the Defender range, namely the 8-seater 130 but there’s also one with a V8 heart, and guess what, we got to drive the prototype in Dubai. Topping off what had already been an epic two day adventure playing in the vast and expansive sand pits that […]
Guilt-free decadence – BMW i7 xDrive60 review
The BMW 7-Series has essentially been the German premium automaker’s benchmark luxury nameplate from the moment it first rolled off the production line in ‘77. It’s often been the model that showcases the latest in technology and innovation, is the ultimate in comfort and above all, simply oozes upmarket desirability. So how do you improve […]
Simply Cl-EV-er – Skoda Enyaq iV 80 review
Following on from the success of their iV plug-ins, Czech-originated car brand Skoda has crossed the great divide into all-electric propulsion with their all-new Enyaq, and what a way to start. Sure it sits at the head of their range in terms of premium pricing but it also ‘clEVerly’ showcases the brand’s move to a […]
Uncomplicated yet Handy Hybrid – Toyota Corolla GX Hybrid Wagon review
The Corolla has been a stalwart of the Toyota family virtually from the moment they pushed go on the production line in 1966. It was the best-selling car in the world by 1974 and has remained there or thereabouts in the top spot throughout its 12 generations. Now, with the latest iteration, Toyota NZ have […]