ID.Buzz First Drive – A New Electric Icon with an Old Soul
In 1946, Dutch importer Ben Pon sketched a simple idea in his notebook, a commercial vehicle based on the Beetle. Four years later, the VW Type 2 was born, launching as both the passenger Kombi and the hard-working Transporter. The Kombi went on to become a global icon of freedom and counterculture, while the Transporter […]
2025 Hyundai Tucson Series II N Line Hybrid Review
Style, Substance, and Efficiency Combined The Hyundai Tucson has been a quiet achiever in the medium SUV market, but the 2025 Series II update, particularly in our N Line Hybrid review guise, elevates it into serious contender territory. With a sharper design, major interior tech upgrades, and a frugal-yet-punchy hybrid powertrain. From the outside, the […]
Ford Ranger Hybrid – First Drive
Electrifying the Ranger Ute Without Shocking the Purists The automotive world, bless its CO2-belching heart, has an emissions problem. The current darling solution? Electrification. But whisper “EV” in the hallowed halls of the ute segment, and you’ll likely hear a chorus of “but can it even see a dirt road without whimpering?” Ford, it seems, […]
2025 Tesla Model Y first drive NZ
Tesla’s Model Y has always been a lightning rod in the EV world—praised for its innovation, critiqued for its quirks, and endlessly debated among enthusiasts and critics alike. Now, in its latest update, the Model Y proves that evolution can be just as exciting as revolution. With subtle yet meaningful changes across design, comfort, tech, […]
Wild, Weird, and Wonderful – Lexus LBX Morizo RR Review
It’s not every day that a car comes along and completely flips your expectations of a brand on its head. But the Lexus LBX Morizo RR does exactly that, and does it unapologetically. This is a car that almost didn’t exist, one that had to be fought for, engineered under cover of passion, and championed […]
Small footprint BIG range – Kia EV3 Long Range Review NZ
The Kia EV3 marks the brand’s smallest SUV footprint yet delivers an outsized electric range and a compelling package for those seeking practicality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the growing EV market. Stylistically, the EV3 is clearly modeled after its larger sibling, the EV9, echoing its bolder, boxy stance but in a more compact form. The […]
Zip, Zap, Zoom and ‘Zand’ – Mahindra XUV 3XO first drive
A Small SUV with big intentions In a segment bursting with options, Mahindra’s new XUV 3XO arrives as a bold and well-equipped contender. A facelifted evolution of the XUV300, the 3XO pairs a familiar subcompact silhouette with premium appointments, up-to-date tech, and practical performance—all underpinned by extensive local testing across New Zealand’s varied terrain. A […]
Wowser – 2026 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance Review
Hybrid Family SUV Meets Tyre-Frying Performance You don’t often hear the words “family-friendly” and “high-performance hybrid SUV” in the same breath—but Mercedes-AMG clearly didn’t get that memo. With the new GLC 63 S E Performance, they’ve managed to cram blistering performance into a sophisticated, spacious plug-in hybrid that can handle the school run just as […]
Frothing at the bit – Ford Mustang Dark Horse review
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse isn’t just another trim level — it’s the most serious street-legal performance Mustang with a 5.0-litre V8 ever produced. For the first time in over 20 years, Ford has introduced a new performance nameplate to the Mustang family, and it’s one that oozes menace and capability in equal parts. Slotting […]
A Moving Experience with the New Ford Transit
They say moving a couch is equal parts strategy, strength, and a good dose of luck. But thanks to having the new Ford Transit Custom by my side, it’s not just a move – it’s a moving experience. Freshly equipped with cutting-edge features, generous cargo space, and customer-inspired innovations, the Transit morphs the chaotic chore […]