Defender 130 V8 first drive
Not only is there a new, larger addition to the Defender range, namely the 8-seater 130 but there’s also one with a V8 heart, and guess what, we got to drive the prototype in Dubai. Topping off what had already been an epic two day adventure playing in the vast and expansive sand pits that […]
Guilt-free decadence – BMW i7 xDrive60 review
The BMW 7-Series has essentially been the German premium automaker’s benchmark luxury nameplate from the moment it first rolled off the production line in ‘77. It’s often been the model that showcases the latest in technology and innovation, is the ultimate in comfort and above all, simply oozes upmarket desirability. So how do you improve […]
Simply Cl-EV-er – Skoda Enyaq iV 80 review
Following on from the success of their iV plug-ins, Czech-originated car brand Skoda has crossed the great divide into all-electric propulsion with their all-new Enyaq, and what a way to start. Sure it sits at the head of their range in terms of premium pricing but it also ‘clEVerly’ showcases the brand’s move to a […]
Uncomplicated yet Handy Hybrid – Toyota Corolla GX Hybrid Wagon review
The Corolla has been a stalwart of the Toyota family virtually from the moment they pushed go on the production line in 1966. It was the best-selling car in the world by 1974 and has remained there or thereabouts in the top spot throughout its 12 generations. Now, with the latest iteration, Toyota NZ have […]
Face-leafted – 2023 Nissan Leaf review
It was a mere decade or so ago (12-years in fact) when the all-electric Nissan Leaf first began production and it’s fair to say that with global sales exceeding 600,000 units, it’s been popular. In 2017, it was given a whole new look (and arguably a gen 2 moniker) and this year it’s been spruced […]
Simply Zee best – All-new Nissan Z review
The Nissan Z started out life as a 6-cylinder, 2-seater sports coupe way back in the ‘70s. Six generations and half a century later there’s a new Z in town, and although it may have dropped its numerology, I’m happy to say that it’s still a 6-cylinder, 2-seater sports coupe – and we got to […]
Rise and Shine – 7-seat Mahindra XUV700 SUV first drive
According to Indian car maker Mahindra, they are on the rise. Not only have they changed their logo to a ‘twin peaks’, 3D identity, but they’ve also got a new SUV focus in their automotive section. To prove they’re serious, they arranged to meet us at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park to bring us up to […]
Terrific Toybox – Toyota GR Supra Manual review
It’s fair to say that we’re all pretty impressed with the new GR Supra. It’s got the looks, the power and even the tech to keep us all entertained, but not a manual gearbox, that is until now. Yes my friends, the new ‘beemerfied’ Toyota GR Supra now comes with a 6-speed manual transmission and […]
Land Rover’s new 8-seater Defender 130 is out‘SAND’ing
The launch of the new Land Rover 130 essentially completes the new family line up for the Defender nameplate, and where best to test out this big 8-seater’s off-road capabilities than the ultra-challenging sand dunes of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Land Rover says that globally, their new Defender has already proven to be very popular […]
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power e-4ORCE – a petrol-powered EV
I have to admit to mulling over the title of this review for quite some time (see, it’s not just thrown together), but I think it sums things up nicely as the powertrain that sits inside this ultra-swanky, top of the line Nissan X-Trail is in fact two – a petrol engine that acts as […]