Charles Leclerc gets his own Richard Mille — and it’s almost as fast as his lap times
If you’ve ever wanted a slice of Formula 1 performance strapped to your wrist and have a spare NZD $560,000 lying around Richard Mille has just the thing. Meet the RM 72-01 Leclerc Edition, a limited-run chronograph celebrating Ferrari’s golden boy, Charles Leclerc, and his knack for shaving tenths of a second like he’s peeling carrots. […]
From 9 to 5 – Kia EV5 Light+ Long Range 2WD Review
For the last few years, Kia has been making some electric waves, big ones too. Their EV family of, well, EVs have been making many a buyer sit up and take notice. Having driven their flagship electric SUV, the EV9 last year and came away from the experience rather impressed, I was expecting more of […]
Nissan’s ‘Invisible Hood’ Tech Gives You X-Ray Vision
Ever wished you could see through the hood of your car? Those tense moments inching into a tight parking spot, navigating a narrow drive-through, or wondering what that unseen obstacle is just ahead during an off-road jaunt could certainly use a dose of clairvoyance. Well, Nissan has come up with the next best thing: their “Invisible Hood […]
Spa Showdown: Peugeot’s 9X8 Hypercar Faces Final Test Before Le Mans
The FIA World Endurance Championship is heading to Belgium, and for teams with their sights set on the ultimate prize, the victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the upcoming 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps is more than just another race. It’s the crucial final dress rehearsal, the last chance to fine-tune man and machine […]
Bentley Takes to the Waves: This Isn’t Your Average Surfboard
When you think of Bentley, you probably picture luxurious Grand Tourers gliding down scenic roads, interiors swathed in leather and polished wood. Now what about surfing? Maybe not the first thing that springs to mind. But Bentley has just unveiled something that beautifully merges their world of high-end craftsmanship with the spirit of coastal adventure: […]
Nostalgia Sells – Tokyo Xtreme Racer Early Access Review
What do I do when I’m not filming, photographing, working on or writing about cars? I’m playing racing games, obviously. And while I was able to fully surf the Need for Speed and Gran Turismo waves growing up, I missed on a PS2 game that was a hit back in its heyday – Tokyo Xtreme […]
Morizo’s Machine – Lexus LBX Morizo RR Review
Within a year of its debut, the Lexus LBX, Lexus’ entrant into the vastly competitive premium compact crossover segment has been breathed on by the company’s “go-faster” boffins to give us the LBX Morizo RR. The name Morizo is a reference to the racing nickname given to chairman Akio Toyoda, “Master Driver Morizo,” and the […]
M-powering the 1 – BMW M135 xDrive Review
BMW’s hottest 1-series hatch has flown under the radar somewhat lately. In a segment that is far more niche these days, BMW’s hot hatch is now into its fourth generation courtesy of the recently released new 120 Hatch. Naturally, a full-fat performance hatch from BMW’s M division was to be expected and now it’s here. […]
Turns out second time’s the charm – Subaru BRZ tS Review
In 2023, I had a very short drive on the Toyota GR86. I remember I had driven my MX-5 to that review, and when driving the 86 I got too fixated on the things that my small convertible exceeded. In the end, I liked it, but maybe not to the level I had built it […]
Chery announces (re)launch in New Zealand, with bold plans and a hybrid future
2025 marks the arrival of another brand to our Kiwi shores! Chery, a brand known for innovation and affordability, has officially arrived in New Zealand. The brand’s entry into our market is a major step in its international growth strategy, bringing a new range of vehicles that aim to bring smart technology and advanced safety […]