Slippery when wet – Omoda C5 GT review
Having already reviewed the Omoda C5 and its EV sibling the E5, you’d have thought that was it, but thankfully for us, the C5 has a more powerful GT model (2 in fact) and we couldn’t wait to give it a thrash – sorry, I mean test it out. To recap, Omoda as a vehicle […]
Ideal Seal – BYD Seal Premium review
Normally I’m not a fan of the middle-child, but I think (just like Goldilocks), when it comes to the Seal, BYD have nailed it with the ‘Premium’ model. It has a big battery with plenty of range, tons of refinement and more than ample pep – it’s priced attractively too. The BYD Seal is not […]
A Luxurious Leap – 2024 Mercedes E-Class review
SUV’s may very well be the thing right now, but thankfully, prestigious car-brand Mercedes-Benz haven’t forgotten the sedan. Meet the all-new Mercedes E-Class E300, a journey of elegance, performance, and cutting-edge technology – the embodiment of innovation and luxury in the realm of executive transportation. With a rich heritage dating back to the post-war 170V, […]
Mighty Blighty – Range Rover Sport D250 SE review
When it comes to merging luxury with performance, few vehicles cross the divide like the 2024 Range Rover Sport D250 SE. This remarkable SUV embodies the essence of modern luxury, deftly balancing assertive on-road prowess with the refined opulence that Range Rover aficionados have come to expect. I took the classy SUV through the sprawling […]
VW NZ new Tiguan and Golf – launch and first drive
Seeing VDub-le – Volkswagen NZ hosted an action-packed launch event that brought together not one but two pivotal model releases, the all-new 3rd generation Tiguan and the 8th generation Golf facelift. Talk about seeing ‘dub-le’. Firstly, let’s chat about the Golf. Originally launched in 1974, the Golf has become synonymous with the Volkswagen brand. And […]
Damn it’s good – BYD Sealion 6 Premium review
BYD is rapidly establishing itself as a key player in the currently-turbulent electric vehicle market. Their latest offering, the BYD Sealion, marks a significant step beyond their traditional electric vehicles, venturing into the world of plug-in hybrids with an impressive blend of technology, design, and practicality. Continuing with their aquatic theme (Seal, Dolphin), the BYD […]
The ‘Uber Cool’ Signature Class Toyota Prius Z PHEV review
What do you get when you cross a car everybody loves to hate with the demands of the people? You get the ‘new-to-us’ Toyota Prius. Garnering attention akin to a celebrity returning to the Oscars after a scandal, this isn’t just any Prius; it’s the Uber cool ‘signature class’ version. Just when you thought the […]
BMW X5 xDrive 30d review – A Facelift That Lifts Expectations
When it comes to BMW‘s lineup, the X5 claims its crown as the brand’s most popular vehicle. This versatile SUV continues to dominate the market, leaving models like the X3 and nearly everything else in the dust. Having had the fun of experiencing its last launch in Tasmania, I was eager to dive back into […]
Extra Cool – Jaecoo J7 EX+ AWD review
It was only a few weeks ago that we were slipping and sliding on the sodden grassy farmyard hills around Clevedon in the new Jaecoo J7 EX+ AWD. Well, with it more than proving its mettle on the slopes, we wondered how it would fare on Auckland’s urban tarmac. Jaecoo were happy to oblige. As […]
The new Hylux – Toyota’s Hilux Hybrid variant
Introducing the latest addition to the Toyota Hilux lineup, the Hybrid. With a 7% fuel savings and a reduction of 7g of emissions from the exhaust, this new hybrid variant not only offers financial and environmental benefits but maintains the performance and versatility of the Hilux we’ve come accustomed too. And to find out more, […]