Track day with the new Porsche 911
New Zealand track day with Porsche The 911 first rolled off the production line in 1963. Originally numbered 901 (but had to change do to another car brand laying claim to having a zero in its name) it was a more powerful replacement to the 356. This 2+2 sports car had a 1991cc flat 6 […]
Took the new Mustang 5.0 out to the country – this is how it went…
Ford Mustang in New Zealand Long snout, heavy engine and loads of fun to drive, for a moment I thought I was back behind the wheel of my old Capri – no not the nasty ‘not fit to use its name’ 2 seater – the proper Ford Capri, icon of the late 70’s and early […]
Some Track time with Audi sport
Then there are those days when you get invited to potter around Hampton Downs Racetrack in a variety of high performance Audi’s. We had an RS6 & 7, an R8 and an S8. The day consisted of Slaloms, wet braking and then laps, lots and lots of laps. My fave was the R8 performance but […]
Sunshine on a rainy day – Ferrari F12
Ferrari F12 New Zealand It was a nasty mid-winters day in Taupo NZ when I got my first chance to drive a Ferrari and what a Ferrari it was – their King’s horse; a V12 Beast called an F12. For more Ferrari reviews click here Subscribe to keep updated
‘Daddy, you’ve got Iron Man’s car!’ Audi R8Plus
Audi R8Plus review New Zealand My son squealed as I pulled up on our driveway. Yes indeed, I was behind the wheel of Tony Stark’s ride of choice the Audi R8. But not your normal R8 (if there is such a thing), I was driving the new R8 V10 Plus! Don’t panic, I’m not going […]
Outdoor Etiquette – Bentley Bentayga
Bentley Bentayga Review New Zealand Should one deem it necessary to venture out from one’s luxurious homestead it would only be proper to do it with more than just a modicum of class. Bentley have helped societies upper echelon explore the outside world by introducing the Bentayga, a vehicle that will tempt the most ardent […]
GT-SUV Porsche Macan GTS
Porsche Macan GTS review New Zealand Nestling sweetly between the Macan S/Diesel and the Macan Turbo is the all new Porsche Macan GTS. At first glance you get the feeling that it looks a little bit different and you’d have just cause. Crossing ever closer the void between Sports car and SUV, the Macan GTS […]
Not designed by Homer – Jeep renegade
Jeep Renegade Review New Zealand For those of you that may have been living on an Island, since what seems like the dawn of time; The Simpsons has been a TV comedy cartoon show that depicts a working class American family going about their ordinary (and often extraordinary) lives. It was originally screened on the […]
Trainspotter – Audi S8
Audi S8 Review New Zealand I have to admit to being a bit of a skim reader. It’s a trait or skill that I picked up as a child and (most of the time) helps me get through the screeds of information required to do this type of job – However it does have its […]
Ferrari 488GTB Review – My Happy Place
Ferrari 488GTB Review New Zealand People go to great lengths to find a place that makes them happy. It could be a quiet spot away from everyone else or it maybe in the thick of things in Vegas; it may even be grabbing a glass of fine wine or a cup of earl gray while […]
