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 […]
Need for speed
In a New Zealand first, University of Canterbury Engineering students, inspired by legendary Kiwi racer Burt Munro, are taking on a world land-speed record in a rocket-shaped electric car they’ve designed and built. Members of the University of Canterbury Motorsport (UCM) club, (pictured), have spent 2022 building a 7.5-metre-long car they hope will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Torque talk
The rate at which technology continues to develop and expand in our everyday lives is staggering. One moment you are the custodian of a piece of cutting-edge high-tech gadgetry, and the next it has been relegated to that pile marked for the next garage sale. The same applies to cars. Even the most […]
Automotive experts: Magnum Group
We rely on our cars so much these days, so having expert help when you need it most is a sigh of relief. A routine service or something more technical, the experienced and friendly team at Magnum Service Centre will always go the extra mile. The small team of four technicians is highly […]
Why go electric?
The number of electric vehicles on New Zealand’s roads is increasing steadily, as more models become available, designs and technology improve. Electric vehicles now include cars, buses, trucks of all sizes, and even big-rig tractor trailers that are at least partially powered by electricity. Electric vehicles fall into three main categories: – Battery […]
E-Dirtbike Fun: E-Mega Store
A whole lot of fun was the verdict when E-Mega Store manager and keen motorcross rider Jeremy Joseph took his first ride on a Talaria Sting MX. Here’s what he has to say… I basically grew up on dirt bikes and this love for motorcycles progressed into high-performance road and dirt bikes, where […]
