Top dog in rough & tumble
When Ford celebrated its Ranger’s decade as the biggest selling utility vehicle in New Zealand, Metropol motoring writer Ben Selby joined in the fun, off-roading at Kauri Bay Boomrock. One of the most congested and competitive car markets in New Zealand, the ute segment has been dominated by the Ford Ranger for a decade now, […]
Top Marques with Niki Mills: Ferrari Portofino
A sporty daily drive that fits four. When it comes to Ferrari, few models can do as much as the Portofino. Yes, it can fit two youngsters in the rear seats behind the front passengers. Yes, it has an electric hard-top roof that can be electronically lowered or raised at the push of a button to […]
Airport’s new electric fire truck
Christchurch Airport has New Zealand’s first electric fire truck. The vehicle (pictured) is part of the airport’s broader fleet transition programme to have a zero-emission fleet by 2035. Airport chief executive Justin Watson says the addition of the Rosenbauer RT ensures the airport’s emergency response teams have cutting-edge equipment to keep the airport community safe. […]
Noble, tough and hybrid
Mazda’s SUV family has been undergoing something of a renaissance in recent years and the current CX-60 is further proof of that, writes Ben Selby. Now, Mazda have added a new entry point to the CX-60 range. Called the SP Hybrid, it sits at $69,990 and sports plenty of niceties inside and out. Starting with […]
Classic car extravaganza
All roads lead to Queenstown this March for the inaugural Ayrburn Classic Festival of Motoring. Showcasing classic and modern luxury cars, the event runs from 21-23 March at Queenstown’s newest wine and food playground, Ayrburn. From pioneering vintage to high-performance supercars, Ayrburn Classic brings together the best of the international luxury marques with some of […]
An ideal daily driver
The BMW X5 has been on Kiwi roads for almost a quarter of a century. BY BEN SELBY. Since its 2002 launch, more than 6000 X5s have found themselves in homes across New Zealand, making it one of the most popular of all Beamers, topping the sales statistics 17 times. Currently in its fourth generation, […]
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