Soul-ful – Mazda CX-3 Review
Mazda CX-3 Review New Zealand When launched onto the market in 2015, Mazda’s sub-compact SUV the CX-3, came loaded with flair, athleticism and electronic wizardry. But it would appear that with its latest refresh, they have further upped the ante with smoother styling, increased performance and a whole host of cutting-edge technology. So, the big […]
Dancing to your own Tune – JBL TUNE600BTNC
Planes, trains and Automobiles (ie busses), let’s face it travellers and commuters, the world can be an annoyingly noisy place, made even moreso when you’re packed in tightly next to your fellow man (or woman) and forced to listen to what’s going on in Shortland Street or who is going to a baking competition. It’s […]
Speaker of the house – Harman Kardon Allure
It seems rather odd to refer my son’s (often inane) questions to a speaker, but that is exactly what I have been doing ever since the Harman Allure arrived at our house. As my 8-year old continues to learn about the world we live in and beyond, the barrage of questions is relentless. As a […]
What goes on in Vegas – VW California Review
Volkswagen California Ocean Review New Zealand Las Vegas is the bright lights, big ‘sin’ city, in Nevada in the good ‘ol US of A. It’s a place of adventure (of sorts), gaming, shows and comes packed full of stories that you cannot talk about, ‘What goes on in Vegas…’ well you know the rest. A […]
Family Speedway – Honda HR-V RS review
Honda HR-V RS review New Zealand Badge of honour, badge of office, badge of pride, badge of distinction… it seems that when it comes to badges, their list of uses and associations go on ad infinitum. From being a simple emblem or signification of merit, to portraying a sign of allegiance or even a statement […]
Xtremely Great Colorado Experience
A chance to xplore Holden’s Z71 Xtreme Colorado ute. Being squeezed tightly into a single prop bean can to be flown to an Island in the Hauraki Gulf by a, let’s say ‘fresh-faced’ pilot in brisk and swirling winds is not the normal way to begin a road test, but Holden New Zealand is becoming […]
Safety in numbers – 2019 Toyota Corolla review
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatch review New Zealand There is a theory that by being part of a large group or mass makes one less likely to fall foul of a mishap or accident and this hypothesis has been extended to road traffic too. According to a 1949 report, per capita serious injuries were lower in […]
Catching Mazda’s SKYACTIV drift
Mazda’s 2018 i-ACTIV AWD Event It seems that with each new generation of motor vehicle comes a whole new suite of aids and safety measures designed to keep everyone from drivers and passengers to pedestrians and even wildlife, out of harm’s way. And as around 90% of motor vehicle crashes are caused (at least in […]
Turn your cr## into $500 of Karma Credits
The 24 Hours of LeMons 7-Day Challenge 24 Hours of LeMons, is a not to be missed, chance to get off your couch, dress up like a complete muppet (or any other suitable theme) and be all you can be behind the wheel of your racecar (ahem) on the Hampton Downs racetrack. But with just […]
Volvo XC40 review – City Takeaway
Volvo XC40 review New Zealand Whenever I picture inner-city life, whether locally in Auckland or further afield in say New York or London, I always get a sense of a people living a fast-paced, ever moving and ever-evolving lifestyle. In my mind, it’s all restaurants, takeaways and bars, being seen in all the right places […]