The full Honda review
It’s always good fun when Honda New Zealand launch a new car. However, when Honda NZ got in touch this time around and said they would be launching the new-look Jazz hatchback at Kauri Bay Boomrock just outside Auckland, a few special treats were in store for all who chose to attend. Not only would […]
Torque talk: Weathering the storm
New Zealand has experienced plenty of adverse weather recently. With the after effects of Cyclone Gabrielle still fresh in our minds and more cold and wet months almost upon us, here are some tips for how to drive safely if conditions deteriorate. 1. EARLY BIRD – When braking or indicating left or right, start much […]
A grown up vibe: Honda Cars
The previous generation Honda Civic Type R was fast and serious fun, however, I wasn’t overly keen on its “boy racer” rear wing. Now the latest FL5, gives a more “grown up” vibe to the sixth instalment of the Civic Type R bloodline. The FL5 is longer, wider and sits 30mm lower than the FK8 […]
Torque Talk: Invest in a classic
I’m not terribly keen on bank term deposits. Unless you put in millions, the interest you earn each year is miniscule at best. Basically, as far as investments go, there are better options out there. Such as cars, for instance. After property, investing in collectable motoring is probably the best choice you could make. While […]
Torque Talk – A smooth hand
Do you remember the last time you were a tad car sick? I do. It was last month, and I was being driven up Wairakei Road. The driver in question, who will remain nameless, wouldn’t cease from heavy unnecessary braking, excessive sharp acceleration and repeatedly going on and off the throttle, for what seemed like […]
Torque Talk: Gender vs Vehicles
The music, style, cinema, and, of course, the cars of yesteryear have always been a keen interest of mine, especially the latter. However, one aspect of motoring’s past best left there is the belief of what comprises a “man’s car” or a “woman’s car”. For some time, a thought process has existed where a car’s […]
A real hottie: Honda Cars
The Type-R has always been to Honda’s Civic what vindaloo is to a curry, hot stuff. Now, the sixth installment of the Civic Type-R legacy, called the FL5, has arrived in New Zealand. Based on the current 11th generation Civic, the FL5 Type-R is a far more grown-up looking beast than the FK8 it replaces. […]
Adventure awaits
UBCO’s electric 2×2 adventure motorbike can take you practically anywhere. New Zealand-based company UBCO, a global leader in electric adventure vehicles (EAVs), is redefining the utility and recreation vehicle experience. The 2X2 Adventure Motorbike puts the riding experience at the centre of its focus being all-wheel drive (AWD), lightweight, quiet, and easy to ride. Available […]
Torque Talk
Many moons ago, the advantages of owning a diesel-powered vehicle were numerous. While it was considered a taboo subject with some members of the automotive community, owning a car powered by an engine which owed its existence to breakthrough German inventor, Rudolf Diesel, certainly had its advantages. Diesel engines are generally more fuel efficient than […]
Boss hog
Nothing screams “land of the free, home of the brave” quite like a double cab truck. Such is the case with the Chevrolet Silverado. It has been a few years since the Chevy bowtie started to sell its iconic truck through General Motors Specialty Vehicles’ New Zealand dealerships. Buyers could choose between the heavy duty […]