The right path forward – Nissan Pathfinder Review
Coming out of a week with the Nissan X-Trail and straight into the new Pathfinder, this is not my first time climbing the ladder of offerings from a certain brand – and this is not the end of this stint, either. There is something special about these opportunities: you get to experience the cars back […]
Classy in Claret: Cartier Tank Must Claret Owner’s Review
A first foray into the Maison’s atelier resulted in the addition of an icon to my collection.
A different kind of X-Factor – Nissan X-Trail e-POWER Review
Nissan recently invited us to have a go at revisiting some of their lineup. And while of course having the incredible Z NISMO is always a delight, I must say I was interested in climbing the ladder of their SUVs. We all know these are the real bread winners, and where the competition is the […]
Attainably Aspirational: 2026 DENZA B5 & B8 Australasia Launch
DENZA shipped us out to South Australia for a preview of what’s to come from its house, centering around luxury off-roaders.
Two Mustangs, One Story – you can still get this winner combo
We have just come back from the Ayrburn Classic, where we had some in-depth involvement with the Classic Car Auction that took place through Sunday Drive. And while I’m our resident auction aficionado that can talk lots and bids for hours, out of all the lots that had heaps of pedigree and historical significance, there […]
On foot or in a Jag, it is always about the journey – Blue Lake track with an F-Type
I might be an IT-working couch potato, but I also enjoy the occasional multi-day hike, as you might have seen from other posts I’ve written about walks and tracks. And in an effort to tick all New Zealand Great Walks, my wife and I were set to do the Paparoa Track this Waitangi long weekend, […]
Cooler in Copper: 2025 Cupra Tavascan VZ Review
Cupra’s second ever EV is bigger and heavier than its first but does it still retain the brand’s signature sportiness?
First Impressions Matter – GAC AION V Luxury Review
“GAC, what’s that?” Such a question became commonplace amongst those inquiring as to what car I had on test for the week. Well, GAC Motors is the fifth largest vehicle manufacturer in China and after a national launch, with much fanfare, the GAC range has landed in Canterbury as part of the Miles Group. With […]
1 of 10, and 10/10 – Subaru BRZ tS Kiiro Review
Having previously spent meaningful time behind the wheel of both sides of this Toyota-Subaru sports car coin, the Subaru BRZ tS and the Toyota GR86 Auto, I’ve had a front-row seat to the evolution of this modern lightweight RWD formula. In 2025, the BRZ tS made me fall for Subaru’s new interpretation of the package; the GR86 Auto […]
The Dongfeng 007 gave me my accidental debut in car advertising
Bringing a new car to the market is no small feat. Even if you skip to the point where the first car has already left the assembly line (basically the hardest bits), there is still so much to be done before the first owner can take delivery. Country-specific logistics, legalisation, compliance and, of course, marketing […]