A Top Contender
Make no mistake, the ute segment is thoroughly crammed with choice. Holden’s Colorado has been a strong option for many years, but against its rivals, it fell short. Today, things are different. The Colorado is now sharper, more rugged and stuffed with more tech than ever before. Holden New Zealand allowed this writer to spend […]
A Sharp Little Cactus
Citroën has its mojo back. For the last few years, with every new model generation, Citroën has been giving us quirky, stylish and quintessentially French designs. The first to ignite the design and dynamic renaissance for the French company was in my opinion, the C4 Cactus; it just looked like no other vehicle in its […]
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 […]
An edgy visual feast
The first Lamborghini SUV was a seventies military prototype called the Cheetah, the second was the LM002, a gargantuan Countach V12 powered monster, which was very popular with oil sheiks. So, along with ballistic fire-breathing supercars, an SUV, whether we would care to admit it or not, is still an integral part of […]
Eyes on Stalks
There is no denying a huge chunk of Kiwi gearheads love a Chevy, though those wanting a late model Chevrolet had to import one privately, until now. Yes, to fill a gap left by the recently departed Aussie-built Commodore, HSV is selling the Chevrolet Camaro in New Zealand, in right-hand drive. I was given the […]
Lakefront Luxury: YHA Lake Tekapo
If you’ve been inspired to explore our beautiful South Island backyard this year, chances are you’re looking for an awesome place to stay. YHA New Zealand can help you save your hard-earned cash for that jet boat ride or stargazing experience, by making sure you sleep easy in quality budget accommodation. YHA New Zealand […]
A centennial celebration
Bentley is celebrating its 100th birthday this year; yes it’s been a century since Walter Owen Bentley, or W.O as he was called, set up shop in 1919. One of the most iconic cars from this era was the ‘Number 9’ Bentley; a 4.5-litre supercharged blower Le Mans race car. To celebrate the […]
Cutting the mustard: Kia Sportage GT Line Urban
Kia NZ is going from strength to strength and the Sportage is one such model in Kia’s line-up contributing to that success. Trust me, you would be hard pressed not to see one on your morning commute. Now, with the current model maturing in the eyes of buyers, Kia’s firm foothold in the […]
Master craftsmanship: Lexus UX urban-SUV
Last month I headed to the Regatta Restaurant and Bar in Takapuna, Auckland for the launch of the all-new Lexus UX urban-SUV. The UX will feature in the Lexus line-up as the smallest SUV next to the popular NX and RX. The range consists of seven different models, including F-Sport and Limited variants, […]
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. […]
