Making sense of the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+
Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ review NZ There are, of course, many reasons why large performance SUVs are pointless. I mean, why would a carmaker want to create something that’s designed to carry multiple passengers (often in luxury), ride high (and therefore feel safe), tow boats, go off-road (softroad) and usually weighs over 2-tonnes, race off […]
The 1 Thing that Changes Everything
The BMW 1 Series has changed but does anyone really care?
2020 Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan review – More room to vroom
Let’s begin at the end, because, for those with a keen eye for vehicles will know, the main point of difference between this glorious looking A35 Sedan and the A35 Hatch, is the boot. That’s right my Sedan loving friends, the A35 comes with a good ‘Ol fashioned boot. And not just any old boot […]
Toyota Corolla Sedan review – Shape Shifter
The Toyota Corolla has been a stalwart of NZ roads for many a year, almost too many to count – ok it’s around thirty. Anyway, the Corolla’s styling, specifications (including modern tech) and affordability have ensured its popularity over its lifetime and the latest version, the twelfth since its original launch in 1966 by the […]
Blue Screen – 2020 SEAT Ateca FR review
Ask anyone with even the slightest hint of computer literacy what a blue screen means to them and they’ll shudder as they regale tales of lost work and endless hours of frustration – not so when it comes to Spanish automaker giant SEAT. Oh no, SEAT has added these two infamous words into their 2020 […]
Mini Clubman JCW review – Mini and Mighty
The motoring public’s love of Mini literally began the moment it was unveiled by BMC in 1959. A darling of the 60s, the tiny yet ‘oh so practical’ car came at a time when fuel prices were high and skirts were short. It was an instant family favourite and most, if not all of us […]
5th Generation SEAT Ibiza – Small car, big personality
The Ibiza ‘supermini’ is Spanish car giant SEAT’s biggest selling vehicle. In fact, since its initial launch way back in 1984, SEAT has sold nigh-on 5.5million units of this model globally and yet, here in NZ both the brand and the small car itself, have yet to gain the full recognition they deserve. We thought […]
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review – Fresh face, refined power
There’s something rather different about the new Mercedes-Benz GLC and yet it’s equally very familiar. From the outset, it is immediately apparent that the GLC’s design is both more in tune with the brand’s new family look but not without adding its own splash of character. The grille, front apron and LED High-Performance headlamps all […]
Audacious new Audi A1 – Audi A1 Sportback review
Howling winds and torrential rain wouldn’t stop us from attending the NZ launch of the second generation Audi A1 Sportback, after all, this ‘creator’ of the premium compact car segment has (thanks to the pending arrival of the new model) been on a bit of a hiatus of late. With Auckland winter well and truly […]
An Audi E-Tron Carbon Zero Event Extravaganza
It would appear that the human race is a social bunch. Currently, 4.3 billion of us flock to populate city centres all across the globe and it’s estimated that this will grow to 6.7billion by 2050. We emit CO2 at an alarming rate and inevitably seem to be on a fast track to grinding to […]