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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bureau Veritas is planning to bring its revolutionary zero emission REGENT seaglider to New Zealand. The company believes that the speed, cost, small size and simple berthing process will prove invaluable for high speed maritime transport throughout the Pacific. It is working in partnership with REGENT, Ocean Flyer and Maritime New Zealand. Ocean […]

Are you a keen weekend warrior in the outdoors wanting a new toy to add to the collection for you and the teenagers? Look no further than the Australian Electric Dirt Bikes: Talaria. These silent little beauties are taking the world by storm, and you can see why with the specs they boast […]

When the Christchurch City Council’s draft of its new proposed transportation plan for the city was made public a few weeks back, it raised a few eyebrows. The plan outlined new low emission zones, higher parking levies and yet more cycle lanes. Surprise, surprise. However, the aspect of road pricing is additionally baffling. […]

There is an old saying: “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” This does not apply to the new Aston Martin DBX707. Like the regular DBX, the 707 has a 4.0L twin scroll turbo V8. However, the 707 gets a reworked onboard ECU and those twin turbos are much bigger. As a result, total power output […]

A healthy set of rubber can mean the difference between staying out of that ditch and, well, not. With that in mind, here are a few ways you can keep your car’s tyres in tip top condition. 1. Check Tyre Tread Depth Some of us tend not to be aware of our tyre […]