The all-new 2022 Range Rover by the numbers
50 years, 4 generations, 1 million lines of code, 30,000 conversations, hundreds of patents, 7 million hours for blood, sweat and tears and 1 million kms of testing all coming together in the most desirable, most technologically advanced and most capable Range Rover yet. Despite the actual live venue being a star studded affair at […]
Safety in numbers – 2019 Toyota Corolla review
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatch review New Zealand There is a theory that by being part of a large group or mass makes one less likely to fall foul of a mishap or accident and this hypothesis has been extended to road traffic too. According to a 1949 report, per capita serious injuries were lower in […]
New Ford Endura review – Edging back into old territory
Ford Endura Review New Zealand The obvious way to introduce you to Ford’s new (to NZ) medium-sized SUV the Endura, is for me to harp on about endurance and things that require great stamina, but I won’t, because quite frankly, just like Ford itself, we think you’ve waited long enough. When the Ford Territory stopped […]
Carving up the Crest – All-new Mazda CX-8
Mazda CX-8 New Zealand Launch There are quite literally, countless inspirational surfing metaphors that can be attributed to life, wellbeing and business and as I’ll point out soon, SUV’s. Everything from refocusing the mind and soul, determination and perseverance, through to spotting opportunities when they arise, or simply put, catching the wave – something it […]
Ford Ranger Raptor – Performance Plus Baja ha ha
A recent study by Ford research boffins in Europe highlighted that regularly driving a sports car can greatly increase your sense of well-being and emotional fulfilment. Therefore, unfortunately, although our off-roading friends may find a certain sense of pleasure slowly wallowing around in the mud ruts of the countryside, they have evidently been missing out […]
Hyundai i30 first drive – a significant number
Call me diligent and hardworking but prior to attending the NZ launch of Hyundai’s all-new i30, I did a little research. Not on the car but on the other i30; Interstate 30 in the US. I was hoping to find some gem of information to regale and entertain you but as it turns out, it’s […]
Audi Q5/SQ5 Review – Farmyard Frolics
Over the years, high-end European SUV’s have been given the less than gracious nickname Remuera Tractors. Fitted with more bling than an American Rap artist but with (if possible) less substance behind them, it’s easy to understand why. In truth, their general day to day use barely has them venture into a puddle or over […]
Skoda Kodiaq first drive – 12 signs of the Kodiaq
As you are undoubtedly aware, there are 12 signs of the Zodiac (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces) and depending on what you believe or read, wherever your birthday lands in terms of these signs will heavily dictate your own particular characteristics and talents. Of course, IMHO this […]
Lexus IS Launch – Intelligent Sports
When you think of intelligent sports, things like Chess, Card games, Apps or maybe even a Spelling Bee (not sure that is a sport) spring to mind. But in actual fact most sports need more than just a modicum of smarts. Quick hand/eye coordination, rapid reflexes, quick decisions all require a quick mind. Out thinking […]
Suzuki Ignis and S-Cross – Compact and Bijou
Suzuki have been making small cars for over 100 years so it’s safe to say they know what they’re doing. This month saw them release two stylish small Suzuki’s – both revamped and improved and both have their own special niche in the automotive market. Firstly the S-Cross. Suzuki have given it a bold new […]
