Big Cat Energy – Jaguar F-Pace P250 Review
Growing up in good old Brazil, I think it’s fair to say that at any point I probably had more actual jaguars around me than Jags – the cars were just not a very familiar sight. So my appreciation for the brand came from a distant and sometimes digital appreciation, or maybe an XJ220 die […]
Snake Bite – Dodge Viper GTS Review
During the 1980s, Chrysler Corporation experienced a significant resurgence. Under the leadership of Chairman Lee Iaccoca—well known for his role at Ford Division and his involvement with the Mustang—Chrysler began generating profits after a prolonged period of financial difficulty. The introduction of the Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth K-cars, as well as the development of the […]
Ace’s High – 2025 Mini Aceman JCW Review
With all-electric versions of just about every aspect of their range, Mini is making no bones about a definite intention to be an all-electric brand. This intention has only recently become more apparent with the launch of the first Mini to be built on a bespoke EV platform. Called the Aceman, it’s the brand’s first […]
French Connection: 2025 Peugeot 5008 GT Hybrid Review
The big Peugeot is rediscovering its quirky roots but does it have enough real world appeal?
Cub can pounce – Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD Review
There’s something exciting about stepping into a brand you’ve never driven before, especially when it carries as much heritage as Jaguar. The E-Pace was my first encounter with the marque, and it sets an interesting tone as the smallest SUV in the lineup. Positioned just below the F-Pace, it aims to deliver the commanding driving […]
Chery Tiggo 4 Review – A Second Bite of the Cherry
Chery is a name some Kiwis might remember. After an initial foray into the New Zealand market from 2011 to 2014, the brand departed, leaving a modest impression. Now, they’re back for a second bite, and their opening act is the Tiggo 4, a compact SUV aimed squarely at the budget-conscious buyer. Forget what you […]
Ford Everest Tremor Review – The Factory-Fresh Adventurer
The Ford Everest has long been the darling of the school run and the weekend getaway, a capable and comfortable seven-seat SUV. But what if your weekends involve less tarmac and more… well, tremors? What if you want to take the family further off the beaten track without spending a fortune on aftermarket gear? Ford […]
Fronx and Centre – 2025 Suzuki Fronx Review
It isn’t every day we get an entirely new model from Suzuki, so when we do, its kind of a big deal. The Swift, Ignis, Jimny and Vitara have been Suzuki namesakes for a generation, so to have a something like “Fronx” join the party, we all sit up and take notice. The name Fronx […]
Review – Giving the Subaru WRX 2.4T tS Spec B Manual Some Stick
There are few nameplates in motoring that get the pulse racing quite like WRX. For Kiwis, the letters themselves conjure up gravel-strewn backroads, turbo whistle, and a bonnet scoop that could inhale small wildlife. It’s a cult, a legacy, and – let’s be honest – a slightly unhinged obsession for those who remember when Subaru […]
2026 Kia Sportage HEV AWD Light review – A Family Favourite, Recharged
For more than three decades, the Kia Sportage has been parked in Kiwi driveways, carting kids to Saturday sport and hauling Bunnings runs like a loyal mate. It’s built its reputation on practicality, comfort, and sharp pricing. Now though, the facelifted 2026 model throws a hybrid powertrain and AWD into the mix. Efficiency meets capability, […]