Crank up the Base – BMW 120 Hatch Review
Once the term “base model” was often associated with “no frills.” This is no longer the case with your average family car or daily runabout. These days even the most entry level of base models come stocked with so many features, some of which were usually only the preserve for something costing three or four […]
Schooled in Efficiency – Kia Carnival Hybrid Review
There is this running joke within my group of car friends because “I just like everything”. And yeah, that’s mostly true – be it an ICE manual sports car or an EV SUV, I just like when a product is well suited to its intended purpose. So it should come with the territory that even […]
May the Fourth Be With You – BMW X3 20d xDrive Review
There is no shortage of choice when it comes to the mid tier level of premium SUV. German manufacturers have been strong contenders in this scene for the last 20 years and one such offering came courtesy of BMW, the X3. The X3 has been strong seller for the brand and now into its fourth […]
Seiko launches the 2025 version of its Supercars Limited Edition Seiko 5 Sports
Seiko Australia has just unveiled the latest Seiko 5 Sports Supercars Limited Edition – codenamed SRPL54K, celebrating its long-standing partnership with the Repco Supercars Championship. This marks a milestone in a collaboration that began in 2014 and that has now been extended for two more years. The latest Limited Edition Supercars watch is “inspired by […]
Seal(ion) of Approval – BYD Sealion 7 Review
What do you get when a brand crosses a tech-forward crossover SUV with a proper sense of maturity? It seems BYD was faced with this exact question when coming up with the newest model from theirs to reach our shores, the Sealion 7. I’ve been through a bit of a streak with their cars recently, and […]
Molto Bella – Ferrari Dino 246 GT Review
Some cars really get under your skin for whatever reason. The Ferrari Dino 246 GT is such a car. While the legacy of Enzo Ferrari is so vast and comprehensive, the Dino was such a significant car for the company and one which would set the template for all mid-engine Ferraris to come. The name […]
Audi S5 Launch in New Zealand: A New Chapter in Performance and Luxury
New Zealand continues to punch above its weight in the global automotive market, and Audi’s latest offering, the all-new Audi S5, is set to further solidify the brand’s dominance. As the number one market per capita for Audi Sport models, Kiwis have a clear passion for performance vehicles. Now, with the introduction of the new […]
Still So Good – Lotus Emira V6 Review
The Lotus Emira is hands down one of the most exciting sports cars I have driven in recent times. The first time with an Emira was February last year when this last hurrah for the Lotus sports car as we have known it for 70 years broke cover in New Zealand. Fast forward a snip […]
LEGO takes Pole Position with these new F1 sets
If there’s one thing that gets most car fans’ inner child revving, it’s LEGO. There’s just something magical about opening a fresh set, sorting the pieces, and clicking them together until a pile of bricks transforms into a miniature masterpiece. And now, F1 aficionados have a new quest in front of them: LEGO introduced a […]
AI, Electrification, and More: The Next Evolution of the Mercedes-Benz CLA
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the latest iteration of the CLA, and it is pretty clear this is no model update, we are looking at a whole statement of intent. More intelligent, efficient, and refined than ever, this all-new CLA aims to bring cutting-edge technology and an electrified future with a sleek design to the compact luxury segment. […]