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 […]
Proudly Prado – Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Adventure Hybrid Review
It has certainly been sometime since Toyota have given us a new Land Cruiser Prado. The last variant of the Prado dynasty, one which has gone down as one of the most rugged and popular nameplates in the Toyota back catalogue, was released in 2009. Fast forward to 15 and a bit years later, the […]
A Hypercar Tribute Tailored for the Ages: Bugatti’s F.K.P. Hommage
If the Veyron was the reference point for modern hypercars, then Bugatti’s newly unveiled F.K.P. Hommage is its ultimate eulogy — and a very special one at that. This one-off hyper-GT is a celebration of two decades of engineering audacity wrapped in carbon fiber and aluminum, with more than a little horological flair thrown in for good measure. What’s […]
The Zeekr 009, reviewed how it should be: from the back seat
New Zealand might not exactly be the ideal market for luxury people movers, and I must admit that I knew very little about them, coming from the western hemisphere. Yeah, you might see the occasional Toyota Alphard or Nissan Elgrand around here, but they are mostly grey imports and privately owned, which goes at odds […]