Ferrari California: A serious supercar
Pressing the red starter button, your immediate surroundings are engulfed by a torrent of mechanical symphonic bliss; press the throttle and the revs rise, bringing with them a fiery Italian bellow. You are pinned back in the seat as you unleash the Ferrari California, one of the best value Ferrari supercars on the market today. […]
Ford at the forefront
Operating from its five acre site at 165 Main South Road since 1965, Avon City Ford has been at the forefront of providing Canterbury motorists the very best when buying a new or used Ford vehicles. With more than 100 staff on site plus a satellite service centre in Rangiora, Avon City […]
A standout showroom: Honda Cars Christchurch
Chances are, if you have lived in Christchurch for the last 30 plus years, you have known someone who has purchased a Honda from Honda Cars Christchurch. The team has gained a sterling reputation over the last three decades and, to this day, is New Zealand’s biggest volume Honda dealer. After battling through […]
Family Friendly Line-Up
It’s all well and good lusting after the latest and greatest supercar line-ups, but when you’re in the family way, sometimes all you need is space. Honda New Zealand has added a new seven-seat model to its popular CR-V line-up, with all the space to boot. Priced from just $39,990+ORC, family friendly doesn’t […]
Jeep Wrangles Success: Armstrong Prestige
The Jeep Wrangler is one of the true greats of the modern automotive world. With each generation, Jeep has refined the winning formula of unmatched quality and toughness to create a winning package that is second to none. Now, there is a new Wrangler on sale at Armstrong Prestige and it’s better than […]
The Power of Dreams
The new dealership for Honda has recently opened on the corner of St Asaph and Montreal Streets, with the ability to showcase the extensive range of cars for anybody’s need in one of Christchurch’s biggest showrooms. From Formula 1 and Scott Dixon to the trusty Honda Jazz, Honda is an engineering company focusing […]
Beast Mode
I was at Mitsubishi in Moorhouse Avenue picking up the new Mitsubishi Triton VRX. As you would see in their marketing, it’s “In Beast Mode” and with a price point starting at $49,990. With all the grunt of a great off-roader, the price point is quite exceptional. I had to ask Dave Boyce […]
The Drive for Good: Archibald Motors
Charity initiative Drive for Good ended in style at Archibald Motors, with three local charities taking home a share of $100,000 at a vibrant celebration in the showrooms on Tuam Street. Seven more charities were gifted equal shares in $50,000. Cantabrians clearly relished the chance to show support for their chosen charity, with more than […]
A Triumphant Finale: Volkswagen Touareg
In a play, there is always so much anticipation for the third act. Act one, we get to know the story and the characters; act two, the plot thickens; and with act three there is usually a triumphant finale. Such is the case with the Volkswagen Touareg, which has just evolved into its third generation. […]
Up a Notch: Mercedes A250
Picking up the vehicle from Armstrong Prestige, I went over everything before I left the yard. Easy to install the phone, check; a beautiful dash-based display with the standard Mercedes touch pad, check; silver metal trim and suede seating with really nice red stitching, check; 165kW, 350Nm 191cc, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine, check; stunning 18-inch 5-star […]