Clean, Air, Space – 2023 Citroen C5 Aircross review
The phrase ‘clean airspace’ is an aeronautical term that essentially means having nothing close or impending around you, however, when it comes to Citroen it perfectly sums up the refreshed and upgraded C5 Aircross, especially the new PHEV model. Here in NZ, Citroen has launched the new C5 Aircross with two powertrains, a petrol only […]
RAMbunctious REX – RAM 1500 TRX review NZ
As the automotive world moves towards becoming electrically powered, ute-eating truck maker RAM has just released ‘the fastest, most powerful mass produced truck in the world’. With a supercharged-HEMI V8 under the bonnet, the RAM 1500 TRX is bold, obnoxious, jurassic and yet brilliant – and thanks to RAM NZ, we tried to tame it. […]
Power Ranger – Ranger Raptor review NZ
The power rangers are essentially a group of teens with superhero abilities. When ‘morphed’ they wear brightly coloured suits and possess enhanced strength, durability and agility… A perfect segue to my review of the next gen Ranger Raptor. When it comes to Ford, the Raptor name was first introduced in 2010 (so just about to […]
From the Azur to Auckland – new Peugeot 308 GT review NZ
Let’s get one straight from the start, the last time I was behind the wheel of the new Peugeot 308 GT was a year ago in Cannes, in the South of France and it was epic – a suitable silver screen event for the first Peugeot to sport their new coat of arms. But would […]
King Trident: Maserati MC20 Review
It really has been sometime since Maserati gave us a bespoke supercar. Decades in fact as it happens. While the MC12 hyper car launched in 2005 was a force to be reckoned with both on and off the track, it was essentially a road going racing car. Plus, a rear window was not an option. […]
EverBest – Next Gen Ford Everest review NZ
Some would say that when you have one of the most capable and well-appointed 7-seater SUVs on the market that minimal improvements are needed when releasing a new model, that ‘someone’ evidently isn’t Ford – for their latest ‘next gen’ Everest is has been redeveloped from the ground up and really is their Ever Best. […]
GR8ty six – new Toyota GR86 review NZ
Brand new, compact 2+2 seater, front-engined, rear wheel drive sportscars are becoming a rarity on NZ roads, especially ones with a manual gearbox, but the second generation of the Hachi-Roku (86) is here, and thankfully, Toyota New Zealand let us give it a blast. The Toyota 86, (or GT86 here in NZ) was originally released […]
BYD ATTO 3 Revisited: Just As Good Second Time Around??
Lets get to it straight away, the BYD ATTO 3 has been one of the biggest surprises of 2022. A premium feeling, practical all-electric SUV with good range, tech and at a very reasonable price tag, it just ticked plenty of boxes. As a result, BYD Auto’s first instalment of its upcoming five model range […]
A new M in the MiX – BMW iX M60 review
The M or performance arm of German automaker BMW has just celebrated their half century of existence and what an amazing five decades it’s been. From its small town roots (a garage in Garching just north of Munich) with an initial team of just thirty-five, to now boasting annual unit sales that topped 160,000 last […]
Ha-Kona Matata: 2022 Hyundai Kona Hybrid Elite Review
The Hyundai Kona has made considerable in-roads into a very competitive market. The introduction of an EV variant has only helped sales, but its hefty price tag has put it out of reach for many. What the Kona needed was a mid-way point for those not able to go fully electric just yet. Hyundai responded […]