Punching above its weight – Porsche 718 Boxster S

Rocky Marciano is name that is synonymous to the world of Boxing. Depending on whom you talk to (or what list you look at) he has been classed as the best the world has seen and yet also barely scraped in to the top 10. Most of the variance is due to the lack of […]

Captiva-ting family visit – Holden Captiva

Holden Captiva review New Zealand My parents have just been down from the UK to visit for a few weeks and as such bumped the family network up to six. Now although it was obviously a family visit, it was also a holiday for them too; so despite the rain and unusual cold spell we […]

Action station – Subaru Levorg

Subaru Levorg review New Zealand Alright, so the first thing that probably springs to mind is the Military grabbing their guns and running to their designated areas; all while sirens are blaring and adrenaline is at fever pitch – well this is not that type of review, or that type of action station for that […]

News – Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6

Every August classic car fans from around the world converge on Pebble Beach in California for a very special beauty contest. This gathering of magnificent classic cars is the perfect place to premiere the exclusive Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6, a sensational luxury-class coupé. The 2+2-seater is a homage to the glorious age of the aero coupés […]

Spare the horses – Ford Mustang 2.3L

Ford Mustang 2.3L review New Zealand ‘Home James, and don’t spare the horses’ Most people know what it means – get us home as fast as you can and without regard to the horses (or nowadays horsepower) and many people use just the ‘home James’ abbreviation but I wonder how many of you have thought […]

Quality Street – Hyundai Elantra Elite

Hyundai Elantra Elite review New Zealand Among the plethora of treats we had our family home every Christmas was a large 8 sided tin of Quality Street. Essentially they were a mix of toffee’s, fudge and chocolates manufactured by Nestle and they were a family favorite because there was something for everyone. The confectionery was […]

Ferrari Evolution Video – A World First?

Ferrari Evolution Video New Zealand I recently managed to get 8 prancing horses together at Hampton Downs Racetrack in New Zealand (from the 308 to the 488). This is how they’ve changed over the past near 40 years. To my knowledge, this is the first time in NZ (possibly the world) that all the Mid-engine […]

The Most Terrifying Place in Thailand?

The way to happiness – Apparently, is by foregoing temptation, greed and desire; Oh and by crossing a bridge over hundreds of outreaching and grabbing hands! Yesterday we took a trip to the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) in the Chiang Rai Province – from a distance the temple looks pristine, bright white in colour with […]

Sun out, Fun out – Yamaha MT-03

Yamaha MT-03 review New Zealand I love my family, my friends; hell sometimes I even like my job BUT like most people; there are times when I just want my own ‘quiet’ time. I don’t ask for much, just a little peace and ‘me’ time in a world that seemingly demands my attention – home, […]

Anger Management – AMG A 45

Mercedes-AMG A45 review New Zealand Anger is a normal healthy response to the likes of threat or frustration and when used ‘constructively’ it can give you that little boost of energy needed to handle a multitude of situations. However, it’s the constructively part that needs the control and management. Anger is an emotional state that […]

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