The wind cries Maserati
Maserati has been undergoing something of a renaissance in recent years and key to that is the new Grecale SUV. Ben Selby reports. The Grecale is initially made up of a three-tier model lineup, with a fourth, the all-electric Folgore due here mid-2024. Currently we have the GT, Modena, and Trofeo. Price wise, […]
Subtle styling and slick shifts
The new Nissan Z has been a long time coming. The lineage which stretches back through decades of fast giant-killing Z sports cars beginning with the original 240Z, continues. Ben Selby reports. Around 10 years after the 370Z, the new Z brings this vehicular icon into a modern world. Under the bonnet sits […]
Torque talk: Motor racing royalty
Per head of population, New Zealand has produced more big names in the world of motor racing than perhaps any country in the world. Kiwis have achieved fame in every theatre of motorsport. Bruce McLaren, Chris Amon, Denny Hulme, Kenny Smith, Jim Richards, Greg Murphy, Scott Dixon, Hayden Paddon, Scott Mclaughlin, Brendon Hartley, […]
TO EQB, OR NOT TO EQB?: Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC Review
The Mercedes Benz all-electric EQ family is a clan on the up. With the EQC, EQA and EQS already selling well, Mercedes claims a total of eight fully electric EQ variants are expected to make up the range by the end of the year. What you see here is the new Mercedes-Benz EQB, […]
Cracker of a car
What more can be said about the Mazda MX-5 that hasn’t been said already? Since 1989, the MX-5 has been a momentous success, one which rewrote the sports car rule book and created legions of fans along the way. By Ben Selby. Now well into its fourth generation, the MX-5 has been tweaked, […]
Euro experts at your service: Magnum Service Centre
For Auto Super Shoppe Sydenham, it’s all about a small, tight-knit team of automotive technicians. Each key member of the team brings a wealth of experience and mechanical know-how from a wide range of automotive backgrounds, to give your pride and joy the best care possible. Owner/operator Brian Hamilton has years of local […]
Torque Talk: Grand Auto Thefts
A few weeks back, as I had a new car on test, I suggested to my wife that she take my car to work. It had been parked on the street overnight, something which we had done many times with no issue. Anyway, once she arrived at her place of work with the […]
Bad driving habits
A whopping 70% of New Zealanders occasionally get annoyed by their partner’s driving behaviour, a study among Kiwi motorists has found. The research on road rage also shows that 79% of New Zealanders experience frustration on the road, with tailgating considered the worst offence. New Zealand roads are home to 4.5 million vehicles. […]
A home refresh
A thorough winter re-fresh can create an inviting atmosphere and ensure a clean living space. – Start by decluttering to create a sense of spaciousness – Deep clean carpets and rugs to eliminate winter grime. – Make your windows sparkle by wiping them down and – consider using insulating window film. – Dust […]
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC: First Drive
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is one of the most popular models from within the Silver Arrow’s arsenal. One only need to spend any degree of time commuting between Christchurch’s northern suburbs and the city centre to comprehend this as solid fact. The GLC has been such a strong seller that Mercedes themselves have given […]
