Evoquative – Range Rover Evoque review
It’s hard to imagine the current Land Rover family without the Range Rover Evoque, writes Metropol’s motoring man Ben Selby. The ‘baby’ variant of the fully fledged and iconic Range Rover has been immensely popular since its inception in 2011, by encompassing the same level of luxury and all-terrain tech but in a […]
Built to thrill
The Mercedes G-Wagen is up there with some of motoring’s all-time greats. Its distinctive angular silhouette and ability to look and feel at home both in the rugged and urban jungle results in a car which just about everyone recognises, car fanatic or not. While the ultimate expression of the G-wagen is the […]
Style. Power. Intelligence. Gary Cockram
The world-class Geely brand – and striking Geely Starray – lands in North Canterbury, introducing a bold new chapter in Rangiora’s automotive market. Fusing striking style with advanced hybrid capability, the Geely Starray EM-i offers premium comfort, intelligent features, and performance tailored to Kiwi lifestyles. WIth Gary Cockram Rangiora’s $3000 cash-back deal, this […]
Collector’s edition – Aston Martin Vanquish
The first-generation Aston Martin Vanquish stands out in the back catalogue of one of the most coveted brands in motoring, writes Ben Selby. This is one luxurious drive. The Vanquish marks a transition period for Astons of old, teasing where the company would be headed with the dawn of the 21st century. Adding […]
Peppy performer
I’ve always struggled to get excited about the SUV-come-Coupe segment. This all changed lately when I sampled the brand new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, writes Ben Selby. Enter an elegant refresh – essentially a streamlined and sportier version of the GLE SUV – the coupe’s flowing rear section and slippery looking accents are the […]
Pure Dark Horse
The term ‘dark horse’ refers to an underdog or a surprise winner, which is how Ford has positioned its first new Mustang brand in 21 years. Metropol writer Ben Selby saddles up for a test ride. Referred to as the Mustang ‘you never saw coming’, the Dark Horse by Ford is a hardcore, […]
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