Ford Focus ST – Focus Group
A focus group is defined as a form of qualitative research. A group of (often specialised) people are asked for their opinions, thoughts and attitudes about a certain brand or product. I would assume they were busy as Ford ended up taking a bunch of us Auto Journalists to Melbourne to look at the new […]
Audi TT – Digitally Remastered
Like most people for many years I have considered the Audi TT to be a bit of a ‘fairer sex’ car, used by drivers that will happily style your hair or maybe at a push; sell you a house but certainly not build one. Now, after spending the weekend with the 2015 TT, I think […]
Ferrari F12berlinetta – All the King’s horses
On a morning cold enough for my breath to make its ghostly aura visible I stood and admired the thoroughbred that lay before me. Beads of pure morning dew ran slowly down its sculptured face and dropped silently to the ground below while the sun struggled to permeate through the menacing looking storm clouds above. […]
KIA Cerato – A Welcoming sight
There are many ways to greet someone, from a simple hello or handshake to a warm embrace or Hongi. The depth and intimacy of the greeting varies from country to culture and from familiarity to (perceived) affluence or class – gotta love an air kiss. But the one thing that rings true wherever or whomever […]
BMW 225xe Active Tourer – Clip and Climb
BMW 225xe Active Tourer review New Zealand (Actually this should probably be called ‘unclip and climb in’ but it doesn’t have the same ring to it). School holidays are a time of great joy. Whether it’s half term or end of term, whatever the season, time away from the education system is always a great […]
Special Delivery pt 4 – Mercedes Hilton
Christchurch to Queenstown. Part 4 of the 5 part series taking the new E-Class Mercedes from Auckland to Dunedin, stopping at all the Hilton’s in NZ along the way. Here we see snow capped Southern Alps and i get to explain the amazing LED headlights on the E-Class. Subscribe now to keep updated
The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe – Hard 8
The game Hazard was invented in Britain around 2000 years ago. It’s a game where gamblers bet on the outcome of the ‘Dice’ (one of its other names) roll. It’s a simple enough game and as it requires very little in terms of equipment, it can be played virtually anywhere. It is believed that when […]
The Mercedes Hilton Part 3
Part 3 of the 5 part series taking the E-Class from Auckland to Dunedin. Here we take the ferry to the South Island and head to Christchurch. Subscribe now to keep updated
Lexus RC 200 F Sport is Lexus to a T – a 200t
Lexus’s (or is it Lexi) vehicles seem to be more ‘Sculpted’ than manufactured. Their lines and curves have more of artistry about them than pure automotive design. Yes they have been formed with ‘aerodynamics’ in mind but you get the sense that their image is more spawned from a group of creative types on a […]
Toyota Corolla Hybrid – Endurance Pace
Without getting too philosophical, (provided your health stays in relatively good working order) Life is an Endurance event. You hopefully have a respectable amount of years on the planet, time to enjoy the seasons of change from child to youth, youth to adult and adult to retirement. You’ll own things, make friends, and maybe have […]