The All-New MG ZS Hybrid+ NZ launch and first drive
Efficiency + Power is the mantra for the all-new MG ZS Hybrid+ and as we discovered at the NZ launch, it’s all that PLUS excellent value too. The all-new MG ZS Hybrid+ is exactly that, all-new. In fact (just as with the MG3 and HS) the only thing that is the same from the previous […]
Morizo’s favourite – Lexus LBX Morizo RR road and track drive
The Lexus LBX Morizo RR, is the rather ironically ‘amped-up’ version of the brand’s ‘introductory’ model the LBX. I say ironic as, although the trio of LBX’ (Active, Cool, Relax) all come with a hybrid heart, the ‘Morizo RR’ is a 1.6L turbo’d-ICE performance model that although has a ‘casual luxury’ ethos, is a thrilling […]
Luxurious legend – 2025 Toyota Camry ZR review
The 2025 Toyota Camry marks a significant milestone for one of the automotive world’s most recognizable nameplates. Now in its ninth generation, the Camry sports a stylish new look and a host of high-tech interior features that elevate its standing in the competitive sedan market, aligning closer to its Lexus cousins in terms of luxury […]
Shake it up – Ford Ranger Tremor review
NZ’s top-seller, the Ford Ranger, has added another string to their bow. It’s called the Tremor and it’s out to shake things up in the ute market. The Tremor is the middle child in the Ranger family, bridging the gap between the dutiful daily grind of the regular Rangers and the more flamboyant, performance-driven antics […]
Sports Tourer – BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic FWD review
Call it good luck, serendipity (or maybe a calculated manipulation), but my review date of the BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic FWD ’super hybrid’ coincided with my son’s football tournament in Taupo. So a long trip out of Auckland in a PHEV that boasts over a 1,000km of range – sometimes the pieces all fit together. […]
Boldly uplifted – 2024 Audi SQ7 review
The Audi SQ7 has long been a standout in the full-size luxury SUV segment, and the latest iteration ups the ante with an attractive blend of power, elegance, and cutting-edge technology. With its recent refresh, Audi has not only refined the SQ7’s aesthetics but has also enhanced its versatility and functionality, making it an excellent […]
Family-size thrills – Audi RS4 Competition Plus review
As numbers in the Audi world begin to blur between the electric and internal combustion era, (odds-ICE/evens-EV) the Audi RS4 Competition Plus rolls in as a fitting farewell tribute to a beloved icon. It’s not just another family wagon; it’s a track-ready performance machine that manages to blend practicality with exhilarating speed. In other words, […]
Safari-so goody – Ford Everest’s African Adventure
“For over a century, Ford has been cruising alongside South Africa on its thrilling journey, and we couldn’t be prouder to host the Ford Everest African Experience here in the heart of the wild,” was the opening gambit from Neale Hill, President – Ford Motor Company: Africa. He continued, “with landscapes as diverse as a […]
Slippery when wet – Omoda C5 GT review
Having already reviewed the Omoda C5 and its EV sibling the E5, you’d have thought that was it, but thankfully for us, the C5 has a more powerful GT model (2 in fact) and we couldn’t wait to give it a thrash – sorry, I mean test it out. To recap, Omoda as a vehicle […]
Ideal Seal – BYD Seal Premium review
Normally I’m not a fan of the middle-child, but I think (just like Goldilocks), when it comes to the Seal, BYD have nailed it with the ‘Premium’ model. It has a big battery with plenty of range, tons of refinement and more than ample pep – it’s priced attractively too. The BYD Seal is not […]