Studying Forester-ry: 2025 Subaru Forester AWD Hybrid Review
The mid-sized SUV segment has long been chock-full of choice but one which has managed to gain a firm foothold is the Subaru Forester. As one of the offerings which prides itself of having the aptitude for devouring the rough stuff wholeheartedly better than several of its contemporaries, something which is well in keeping with […]
The spark of something new – MG Cyberster Review
Alright, I get it, okay? Some people just love to complain that EVs lack that extra edge of engagement and excitement and, while to a certain degree I understand where they are coming from, I don’t necessarily agree. We’ve even had a recent share of interesting, if not exciting EVs, making their way around the […]
All About EV3 – Kia EV3 Light Long-Range Review
The new Kia EV3 has been making some major waves. Women’s World Car of the Year, Red Dot “Best of the Best” Award winner and even the immensely coveted “World Car of the Year” for 2025. Such adoration from the specialist press is a good indication that Kia’s newest and smallest of its all-electric EV […]
Jaws II – BYD SHARK 6 Review
The BYD SHARK 6 made waves when it first arrived, shaking a segment that is so important for Kiwis in a plugged-in way we had not seen before. Back then, we did a video review full of Jaws references, and the same way that cult classic had a great sequel, the SHARK makes a comeback […]
A Fine Selection – Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI Review
The first-generation Skoda Kodiaq was certainly a strong seller for the Czech arm of the Volkswagen Group. Having been the recipient of numerous accolades from the specialist global motoring press, the current second generation Kodiaq has a tough act to follow. Is this follow up able to continue the vibe of the first album while […]
Doing more, with less – Tesla Model Y Review
I used to joke with my friends that you could not kick a rock in Auckland without it hitting 4 first-get Model 3s, they were just everywhere. And while the updated Model 3 saw a mere fraction of that success, the new, revised Model Y has been a more frequent sight, to the point that […]
Smooth Operator – BYD Sealion 7 Performance Review
It’s not often that a car manages to fly under the radar while also being one of the most complete offerings in its segment, but today you join me for a review of one that does just that. You’d be forgiven for walking right past the BYD Sealion 7 Performance without noticing it’s the fast […]
Wagons Roll! – BMW M3 Competition Touring Review
Wagons are cooler than SUVs. They just are. Before the sports SUV cemented itself as the go anywhere, anytime on any track tool they are today, the station wagon, shooting brake or estate car was the most obvious choice for transporting your nearest and dearest around in comfort in addition to carrying a little more […]
There are levels to this – RAM 1500 Limited Review
Pickup trucks (okay, Utes) can sometimes be a thing of compromise: rugged or refined, capable or comfortable. But the RAM 1500 Limited poses the question “why not both?” – and then some more while at it. By really pushing the envelope on what utes can be – at least for our market – it really shows […]
Subtle Swagger – Audi S5 Avant Review
Seeing the words S5 and Avant side by side might be a novel concept, but I assure you I didn’t mistype. Audi recently reverted the changes they had made to the naming standard of their cars, listening to customer and dealer feedback. This means that there now exist new body shapes in the A5 family, […]