Skoda’s done it again – 2025 Skoda Kodiaq review
For me, when the Skoda Kodiaq was first released (several years ago now) it gave a whole new view of the brand and its products. It was sharp looking, clever, dynamic and priced to sell. Well the Kodiaq’s back baby, and they’ve done it again. Skoda’s latest iteration of the Kodiaq is a harmonious blend […]
Kia EV3 NZ – first drive and price
Kia has officially debuted its latest electric vehicle in NZ, the EV3, marking a significant step in making advanced EV technology more accessible to a wider audience in New Zealand. Positioned as a “baby EV9,” the EV3 brings cutting-edge features from Kia’s flagship EV models into a compact and affordable package, with prices starting at […]
Wicked wagon – BMW M3 Competition Touring review
When it comes to the term wicked, you can opt for the mischievous or ultra-cool meaning, however, when it comes to the new M3 Competition Touring, BMW went for both. Not only is pushing down on the accelerator an event, but boy does it turn heads – oh, and it’s a family wagon too. When […]
Mazda CX-80 PHEV review – Best of All Worlds?
The Premium Contender in the Seven-Seat SUV Market In an increasingly crowded SUV landscape, Mazda’s all-new CX-80 PHEV enters the scene with bold aspirations and a distinctive approach to the seven-seater formula. As the Japanese manufacturer’s new flagship model, the CX-80 aims to deliver a compelling blend of practicality, luxury, and driving dynamics while embracing […]
Six-60 – Mazda CX-60 SP SUV review
As many of you ‘hip’ readers will know, Six60 is a New Zealand pop rock band formed in Dunedin, Otago in 2008. They have amassed a huge following and now play in sold-out concerts to fans of all ages. Well, Mazda has their own ‘Six-60’ that’s already incredibly popular, and equally has a following of […]
Seventh Heaven – Ford Mustang V8 GT review
The new Ford Mustang GT steps confidently into its seventh generation, upholding over 60 years of storied legacy while bringing modern flair to every corner of its design, performance, and technology. And finally, we got our hands on it! From the outset, this new Mustang asserts itself with a low brow front fascia that projects […]
OMGeee – The all-electric Mercedes-Benz G580 – first drive and price
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, an icon of on/off-road luxury since its inception in 1979, has added an extra string to its bow, electrification. And before you sceptics start rolling your eyes and tutting, it’s magnificent – and Mercedes-Benz NZ took us off-road at Kauri Bay to prove it. The introduction of a fully electric variant G […]
2025 BMW X3 M50 – family-sized thrills
Having recently tested the X3 20d, I assumed that the BMW X3 M50 would be that and then some, boy was I wrong. This buffed-up version of one of beemer’s best sellers is both a thrill and an experience to savour. A member of the G45 generation, it offers a combination of updated design elements, […]
BYD Shark 6 NZ Launch and (our) first drive
BYD has recently unveiled its highly anticipated Shark 6 ute in New Zealand, marking the company’s first venture into the utility vehicle segment. The all-new model showcases impressive performance specifications, including 430 horsepower (matching the output of a V8 engine) and achieving 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds – but how good is it really? […]
The new BMW M5 PHEV – When Electric Dreams Meet V8 Thunder
Move over, traditionalists – BMW’s latest M5 is here to shock and awe, quite literally. This seventh-generation super sedan arrives with an electrifying twist that’s causing quite the stir in M-car circles. But before you clutch your pearls over its controversial hybrid powertrain, let me tell you why this might just be the most spectacular […]