Caffeine hit – Opel Mokka-e review
With a cafe on virtually every corner and demands of a ‘double shot americano with almond mulk’ being commonplace, it’s plain to see that NZ has well and truly embraced the global coffee movement. This ‘addition’, combined with our desire for clean-energy powered SUVs should be reason enough for the new Opel Mokka-e to be […]
A brand new course – Corsa-e review
With its handsome and low/no emissions range, new (to NZ) car brand Opel has boldly set a course to both detoxify and modernise the look of our vehicle landscape. We’re told that four nameplates will soon be brightening up forecourts across the country, but one of their mission heroes available right now is the cute, […]
3 in 1 Merc – Mercedes-Benz C350e PHEV review
Having already reviewed (and been impressed with) the all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, to hear that they had extended the range (literally) with the addition of a PHEV model, I was naturally keen to take that for a spin too – Mercedes-Benz NZ were happy to oblige. For those that haven’t ventured inside the new C-Class, […]
B-quiet – Mercedes-EQ EQB 350 review
Mercedes’ EQ alphabet continues to expand with the ‘quiet’ introduction of the all-electric B. I say quiet as it slipped into the NZ range without a lot of fanfare or even a local launch, but thankfully we were given the keys for a week to make our own assessment. Having driven the B-Class when it […]
Luxury MPV with no L/KM – Mercedes-EQ EQV 300 review
With the Mercedes-EQ family already charging (pun intended) ahead, it seemed fitting that the premium-luxury brand should add their MPV to their ever-increasing all-electric brood. And with my family needing a lift to the airport, Mercedes-Benz NZ let me do some people moving for myself. To all intents and purposes, the Mercedes-EQV sits in between […]
Two Power Tucson – Hyundai Tucson Elite Hybrid 2WD Review
When buying a five-seater SUV these days, potential buyers often ask the same question, “Is it a hybrid?” The desire to go hybrid or go home has never been burning brighter for the masses, which can only be attributed to the rising cost of fuel and that tempting Government Clean Car Discount. Hyundai have responded […]
Clean, Air, Space – 2023 Citroen C5 Aircross review
The phrase ‘clean airspace’ is an aeronautical term that essentially means having nothing close or impending around you, however, when it comes to Citroen it perfectly sums up the refreshed and upgraded C5 Aircross, especially the new PHEV model. Here in NZ, Citroen has launched the new C5 Aircross with two powertrains, a petrol only […]
Whooooaa it really shifts!
Okay, so small hatches might not be the biggest segment in New Zealand but that’s where we often find some amazing cars that deserve more attention than they’re getting. One of these absolute gems on the smaller size is the Hyundai i20 hatch. You can only get it in one trim here and that’s exactly […]
Hot-R than ever – 2022 Honda Civic Type R review NZ
It’s safe to say that when it comes to the Civic Type R, each new generation trumps the last by some considerable way, continually pushing the boundaries in virtually all aspects of performance. Well Honda has just released the 6th generation of this cult-followed hot hatch and in my humble opinion it’s hotter than ever. […]
RAMbunctious REX – RAM 1500 TRX review NZ
As the automotive world moves towards becoming electrically powered, ute-eating truck maker RAM has just released ‘the fastest, most powerful mass produced truck in the world’. With a supercharged-HEMI V8 under the bonnet, the RAM 1500 TRX is bold, obnoxious, jurassic and yet brilliant – and thanks to RAM NZ, we tried to tame it. […]