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 […]
Bond is Back!
After the devastating events in Christchurch over the past few weeks, numerous events were understandably cancelled or postponed, including the acclaimed ‘The Music is Bond’, hosted and conducted by Tim Beveridge. We’re excited to announce that the The Music is Bond has been rescheduled to 8 May. “I am very excited to be […]
Bang for Buck Supercar!: Christchurch European
When you wander the yard at Christchurch European, it’s a beautiful sight for any car enthusiast. From Porsche to Ferrari, Audi to Aston Martin, all the marques are there, including this beautiful, elegant, pure unadulterated V8 machine. The Jaguar F Type R. With a 540BHP 5.0 V8 supercharged engine and 8-speed quick-shift gearbox […]
Something Special
It’s always a pleasure driving a new car and the new Mercedes C220D is another great offering from this top marque. With a good price point, it offers a lot of features for a luxury car. The sunroof is a good starter, giving the cabin an open and light feeling while the […]
Four Ave Festivities
A beer-y good spot There’s a new brewery that’s opened its doors at 8 Bath Street with some great history and a stunning pilsner. Lighthouse Brewery was started in Nelson by Dick Tout 21 years ago before he retired from the brewery business and listed the business for sale after finishing his last brew in […]
The Dark Destroyer: Q&A with Shaun Wallace
I had the opportunity to sit down at Sugarhorse on Moorhouse Avenue with the star of TV’s The Chase, the one and only Dark Destroyer himself, Mr Shaun Wallace. Shaun was in New Zealand with Believe it or Not Quizz nights thanks to Brendan Lochead. “All he did for eight days whilst here […]
Tiger under the hood: BMW X4 M40i
My first car was a 1957 Morris Minor – 800 side valve, split windscreen, 0 – 100… never. My friend Geoff Mahon and I rebuilt her from a wreck in someone’s yard. I once dreamed of having a BMW. As I was pushing the new X4 M40i around the Port Hills, I flashed […]
We Will Rock You: In the City
It will be “Another One Bites The Dust” as I tick another great show off my bucket list with We Will Rock You in March. I am a life-long fan of Queen, they are part of the soundtrack of my misspent youth, so it is fantastic news to hear that Showbiz Christchurch is […]
The Beauty and The Beast: BMW X5
Traveling the gravel backroads of Tasmania in convoy with some of Australasia’s best automotive journalists can be a little intimidating. We were there to check out the sleek, sophisticated new offering from BMW – the new X5. Not only beautiful on the inside, with a handmade crystal gear control and dial, giving the […]
A Pocket Rocket: Volkswagen Polo GTI
The year 2018 was a great one for me driving some spectacular cars. My small car pick for last year was the Volkswagen Polo GTI and I wasn’t alone in that decision, with the latest model generation of the Polo being selected for the renowned ‘World Urban Car of the Year’ award at the New […]
