GC in the KC – VW Grand California Review
With international travel off the holiday list right now, many Kiwis have opted to explore their own backyard and discover all the beauties that New Zealand has to offer. As luck would have it, Volkswagen NZ has recently launched their greatest ever camper the Grand California and in a kind of ‘all ducks in a […]
One for all – 2021 Toyota Hilux review
With in excess of 18 million utes sold globally and 142,000 (basically the population of Tauranga) of those sold here in New Zealand, it’s plain to see that we (the collective we) have a bit of a thing for the last seven generations of the Toyota Hilux. Well, get ready to let the affair continue […]
Winning Kombination – VW Multivan 6.1 Cruise review
Having fairly recently reviewed (and been impressed by) the VW Multivan, I must say that I was rather keen to hear that VW had now released a 6.1 version. The ‘old’ Multivan was full of surprises, from its all 7-seat seat adaptability (forward and backward facing and even a bed), to a pop-up card table […]
Ola manufacturing electric-mopeds for NZ
Rideshare platform Ola has moved into manufacturing bringing electric mopeds (scooters) to New Zealand next year. The introduction of Ola’s electric scooters will help support the New Zealand government’s goal of on-roading 64,000 new electric vehicles by the end of 2021, while also helping the public sector become carbon neutral by 2025. The scooters are […]
The All-New Alfa Romeo Stelvio has arrived in NZ
Renowned for its unmistakable Italian design, award-winning DNA and impressive performance credentials, Alfa Romeo New Zealand welcomes the eagerly-awaited new Stelvio range into its Alfa Romeo dealerships nationwide. The All-new Alfa Romeo Stelvio range now exceeds expectations with intuitive controls creating a comfortable cabin and ultimate cockpit, combined with advanced active and passive safety features. […]
G’day Sport – NZ’s new Jeep Gladiator Sport
Jeep New Zealand has expanded the Jeep Gladiator range by introducing the Sport Model, to further complement the Gladiator line up. “We are excited to expand our Gladiator offering here in New Zealand,” said Sarah Williams, Jeep New Zealand’s Marketing Manager. “Since the global event in December 2019 and the local launch here in August, […]
Roomy, Vroomy and far from gloomy – 2021 Mini Countryman Cooper S review NZ
Ok, so it may have been a bit of a shock for purists when in 2010 Mini first launched the Countryman (their not so Mini, compact crossover SUV). However the motoring world embraced it and it’s rapidly become one of, if not THE (in certain areas) most popular Mini model out there accounting for almost […]
Motorsport’s Endurance ‘gap’ filled – NaZCAR Pro National Endurance Championship
If you’re too fast for NaZCAR but not quite fast/rich enough for the NZ Endurance Championship, where do you go to become a fully-sanctioned New Zealand racing champion? Introducing NaZCAR PRO National Endurance Championship 2021 Season. NaZCAR Pro National Endurance Championship is a Sanctioned race series targeted at mid-level, mid-priced, mid-performance cars, with teams/drivers competing […]
When three’s not a crowd – all-new Yaris Cross Review
There are a number of things that mobility brand Toyota do well, (in fact their design and engineering team has even had a winning crack at making sailing boats fly), but three things that spring quickly to the forefront are SUVs, compact cars and hybrids. The all-new Yaris Cross merges these things together and adds […]
24 hours of LeMons NZ becomes NaZCAR 24
Racing teams change names, racing circuits change names, hell, even drivers have been known to change their names, so in a year when Bathurst has changed its naming rights, NZ’s biggest Endurance racing series ‘24 Hours of LeMons’ has joined the trend and changed its moniker to NaZCAR 24 – it’s the same great taste […]