Eyes on Stalks
There is no denying a huge chunk of Kiwi gearheads love a Chevy, though those wanting a late model Chevrolet had to import one privately, until now. Yes, to fill a gap left by the recently departed Aussie-built Commodore, HSV is selling the Chevrolet Camaro in New Zealand, in right-hand drive. I […]
X Marks the Spot
Tesla is just Elon Musk’s side project to SpaceX yet it’s become the benchmark in the automotive industry when it comes to electric vehicles. I once said it’s the iPhone of cars, the game-changer. It has made a dynamic impact on how the rest of the industry now performs. I […]
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 […]
A centennial celebration
Bentley is celebrating its 100th birthday this year; yes it’s been a century since Walter Owen Bentley, or W.O as he was called, set up shop in 1919. One of the most iconic cars from this era was the ‘Number 9’ Bentley; a 4.5-litre supercharged blower Le Mans race car. […]
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 […]
Second to None: Kevin Burt Ltd
Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are the premium European marques. When someone needs servicing and repairs for such a premium brand of vehicle, it’s only smart that they go to the company that has the technology and experience to do the most efficient job possible. Kevin Burt Ltd has that team. […]
The Drive for Good: Archibald Motors
Charity initiative Drive for Good ended in style at Archibald Motors, with three local charities taking home a share of $100,000 at a vibrant celebration in the showrooms on Tuam Street. Seven more charities were gifted equal shares in $50,000. Cantabrians clearly relished the chance to show support for their chosen charity, […]
Editor’s Perspective: April 11 2019
“Our prayers for others flow more easily than those for ourselves. This shows we are made to live by charity.” – C. S. Lewis If you’ve ever seen The Tannery lit up for an event, it’s something to behold. If you haven’t – you’re missing out. With its iconic French tiled floors, […]
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 […]
Packed with personality
Thankfully a century later we have a somewhat extended selection when it comes to our automotive options, so we checked out some of the popular colour choices and what they may say about your personality. Black is said to be the ultimate power colour, with its understated style and elegance Friendly […]
