The sweet spot -2020 Audi S4 and RS4 Avant review
Some would say that it’s a myth or impossible even but I’m here to tell you that somewhere in the far off land of Vorsprung, there’s a place where high-performance, adrenaline pumping satisfaction meets with out and out practicality and Audi New Zealand gave me keys to get there. It’s called the 2020 RS4 Avant […]
Toyota’s other ‘hybrid’ – 2021 GR Yaris
Don’t panic, the all new GR Yaris hasn’t turned to the darkside and gone all electric, however, nor have they upped the cc’s to gain more power, oh no, this WRC inspired, 4WD road and track monster has a hybrid chassis, bespoke good looks and an all out racing attitude – and Toyota New Zealand […]
Decisions decisions, Ford Puma and Escape first drives
A little over a month ago Ford New Zealand unveiled their new nameplate Puma and completely revamped Escape at the Glasshouse in Auckland and last week we got to drive them both, however, the drive left us in a bit of a quandary – which one did we prefer? The drive event was based at […]
Suzuk-e Swift – 2020 Suzuki Swift Hybrid review
What more can be said about the Suzuki Swift other than popular. The supermini is essentially everywhere you look and has been since it first rolled off the production line in 1983. It’s gone through four generations and numerous facelifts, been front and all wheel drive, modernised and awarded 5-stars for safety, been naturally aspirated […]
Audi e-tron lite – Audi e-tron 50 review
Regardless of the product you’ve all seen the adverts that boast ‘same great taste, but less calories’ (or sugar or alcohol), essentially lighter options that are apparently just as good as the ‘full fat’ originals, though in reality, they barely ever are. However, with the e-tron 50 Audi New Zealand may have come up with […]
From virtual to reality – 2020 Toyota Yaris review
For practically ALL industries, 2020 has been a year of adaptation. Video meetings are almost the norm, online ordering is at record levels and there is a definite move towards a more ‘virtual’, hermit existence. In spite (or maybe that’s to spite) of all this, Toyota New Zealand continues to launch new vehicles, one of […]
Mighty smooth – 2020 VW Touareg V8 R-line review
900Nm of torque and a shade under 5 metres in length, to say that Volkswagen New Zealand’s new V8 R-line Touareg is substantial is a bit of an understatement, but as I found out, this big beast of an SUV is as smooth as rich dark chocolate to drive too. Dressed in black with R-line […]
Future value guaranteed – Audi e-tron Sportback launch
In short, the ramifications of not getting our emissions and gasses under control are catastrophic, both for the planet we live on and (if that’s not enough) financially. Sustainability is the key and it’s something that car maker Audi is very serious about. But at the launch of their new e-tron Sportback, Audi New Zealand […]
MG ZST review
by Ben Selby MG has been getting a bit of stick lately. The purists argue that because they are now built in China by Mega Company SAIC and don’t have a single sports car in their range, that the brand is a pale imitation of its former self. Yes, the iconic brand founded by Cecil […]
Summer Loving – 2020 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible review
With the great big orange ball in the sky finally appearing (it’s been a long Winter), thanks to BMW New Zealand I ‘had me a blast’ in the 2020 M850i Convertible. Sun shining overhead, top down, V8 roaring and miles of NZ countryside to play with, seriously, does it get any better than this? It […]