Special Delivery – The Mercedes Hilton
I’ve never really considered myself to be an E-Class type of guy (some would say I’m a no class type of guy), but when I stumbled upon the opportunity to drive the new edition 1800km (from Auckland to Dunedin) and that the Hilton chain of Hotels were going to supply the fine accommodation along the […]
Highlands Motorsport Park – in slow mo
Got to ride shotgun around Highlands Motorsport Park in the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class. had to deliver it in one piece so not a fast drive (alloys don’t like ripple strips). But good chance to chat about New Zealand’s longest race track. Subscribe now to keep updated Thanks for the video edit Nile
Serious Fun – 24 Hours of Lemon NZ
Roll cage – check, flame retardant overalls – check, motor sport licence – check, Multi-coloured sparkling wigs – wait; what? Last weekend saw the inaugural 24 hours of LeMons motorsport event take place at Hampton Downs and it was a cracker! 30 teams rocked up in their ‘themed’ sub $1000 cars (yeah right) and took […]
Mercedes E-Class special delivery pt 1
A 5 part series taking the new E-Class Mercedes from Auckland to Dunedin – enjoy the ride! Subscribe now to keep updated
24 Hours Of LeMons – Squeezed Us In.
As we near the precipice of NZ’s inaugural 24 hours of LeMons, we decided to enter a car to the event. We have left it late and we’re hopelessly under-prepared but that is potentially part of the attraction. For those (few) of you that don’t know of the event, 24 hours of LeMons is an […]
Ram 2500 – Jacob’s ladder
Jacob’s ladder is a layman’s term to describe the connection between Earth and Heaven. The term relates to the biblical patriarch Jacob (from the book of Genesis) flight dream but has been used for everything from movies, books, flowers and an electrical device to (my favorite) a song by Huey Lewis and the News. Jacob’s […]
Mazda CX-9 launch – 3, 6 and 9 a key to the universe
Nikola Tesla was a genius. Born in Smiljan (Croatia) he was an engineer (both Electrical and Mechanical), a physicist and a futurist. He was the quintessential mad scientist and invented things like the induction motor, a rotating magnetic field, radio remote control vehicle, Tesla coil and of course AC – Alternating current. ‘If you only […]
Test Driving the BMW X3 Xdrive 35d – A Stylish road hogger
BMW X3 Xdrive 35d review New Zealand It looks like mid-size and large SUV’s are here to stay (well at least for the foreseeable future) so if you’re going to jump that way then why not do it in style. I may not totally agree with it but I get the concept. The feeling of […]
Test Driving Mercedes new GLC 250d – Goldilocks
We all know the story, cute girl breaks into a bear’s family home, eats everything they have in the porridge department, breaks a chair and then crashes for the night in their kid’s bed. She’s fussy too complaining about their cooking and furniture – in fact some would say downright rude but at least she […]
Test Driving the Lexus LX450d – Penthouse suite (with sea views)
The concept of penthouse prestigious living dates back to New York in the roaring twenties where heavy city construction meant for cramped spaces for the masses and the need for the elite to distinguish themselves. The building itself is often irrelevant as it’s more about the apartments location, design, view and luxurious fittings. The penthouse […]