Rugged AND Refined – 2023 Silverado ZR2 and LTZ review
GMSV (GM Special Vehicles) has just released the latest 4th generation Chevrolet Silverado truck into the wilds of NZ, it’s been revamped, up-spec’d and (currently) comes in two models, the LTZ and for the first time ever, the ZR2 – and we managed to get our hands on both! The Chevrolet Silverado has been a […]
The new, all-electric MG4 is a blinder – MG MG4 review
Awright geezers n geezesses, forgive the intro but today I’m leveraging my British roots just like the brand behind the EV I’m reviewing. MG is as British as fish and chips and the new MG4 is just as tasty. Originally launched in 1924, MG became a stalwart of the UK car scene, offering affordable sports […]
Audi Q4 e-tron first drive NZ
With a new GM at the helm (actually a returning familiar face), Audi New Zealand are on a mission, and as Greg Leet says, it begins with what’s different – and that’s him. “I’m back home,” he declared with a look of glee on his face. I spent four years as National Sales Manager for […]
Dream Team – BYD ATTO 3 Trio range review
From New Zealand’s point of view, the BYD (Build Your Dreams) car brand has grown from zero to hero in the blink of an eye. In just a couple of years, It’s all-electric ATTO 3 vehicle, has not only amassed great unit sales (you’re bound to see one on the road today) but it’s also […]
Checking ID – VW ID.4 and ID.5 first drive NZ
According to Chanelle McDonald, General Manager Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles New Zealand, their new ID range (commencing with the ID.4 and ID.5) is ‘pivotal for the success of the brand’, and it’s a statement that underlines VW’s move to being a sustainable, emissions-free organisation. The New Zealand launch of the ID.4 and ID.5 was somewhat of […]
The Elbil Twins – Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin review
Dammit. I was going to start this review with the statement that the XC40 is Volvo’s first EV, but it would appear that the Swedish brand actually had an EV (the Elbil – electric car in Swedish) as far back as 1976. Anyway, the XC40 Recharge is basically Volvo’s first introduction to their new EV […]
