Grand and Mighty: A Tour of the Waikato in an Opel Grandland SRi
![Front three quarters view of a Cobalt Blue Opel Grandland SRi on the banks of Lake Karapiro, Waikato, New Zealand.](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/OG5-4000x3000.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Opel’s Grandland SRi was the perfect road trip companion for a tour of the Mighty Waikato.
Ford Goes Exploring with Indiana Jones
![A zoomed out shot of the new Ford Explorer EV as part of promotions for the new Indiana Jones film.](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023_FORD_TheNewAll-ElectricFordExplorer_1-4000x2170.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
The new Explorer has taken lessons from an industry legend!
Defender Takes RWC On Tour
![A close-up of the gold Defender lettering and a graphic of the Webb Ellis Cup on the bonnet of a Defender 110.](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Defender_RWC_310523_05.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
It boasts a bespoke trophy cabinet for the Webb Ellis Cup!
Nissan Ariya Ready for Pole to Pole Adventure
![An overhead front three quarters shot of the Nissan Ariya Pole to Pole EV expedition car](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230201_Pole-to-pole_01_1920x1080-source.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
This will be the first adventure of this type for an electric car!
Crossing Over: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Launch & First Drive
![Front view of two new Toyota Corolla Crosses in white and green](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/TCX3.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Toyota is breaking the mold with the new Corolla Cross and we headed along to experience the new model first-hand!
There’s snow place like home (office) – Wanaka ski trip
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Having never had seen snow since leaving my home country, it’s needless to say it is still very much a novelty for me. After getting to experience it a few times, I went the usual route of sticking a pair of skis to my feet to go down the slopes, to the point where skiing […]
Off The Track: 2022 Ford Ranger Launch & First Drive
![The 2022 Ford Ranger line-up going off-road](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/FR1.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Here’s our first impressions from the New Zealand launch of the 2022 Ford Ranger and the first-drive to go with it!
All Aboard: Queenstown Trip Part 3
![TSS Earnslaw steamship as seen from the banks of Lake Queenstown](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TSS1.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Queenstown is on the shores of a big lake which is traveled by an old steamship. Time for a cruise I think.
Diamond in the ‘Rough: Renault Arkana Launch and First Drive
![Front three quarters view of a 2022 Renault Arkana in Zanzibar Blue](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RA1.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
We get familiar with the new Renault Arkana in the Marlborough region of New Zealand.
Exploring New Frontiers: Queenstown Trip Pt 1
![View of the Southern Alps from just outside of Queenstown](https://b1741989.smushcdn.com/1741989/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/QT3.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Queenstown is a must do for the Kiwi traveler and here’s my take on it!