Cutting the mustard: Kia Sportage GT Line Urban
Kia NZ is going from strength to strength and the Sportage is one such model in Kia’s line-up contributing to that success. Trust me, you would be hard pressed not to see one on your morning commute. Now, with the current model maturing in the eyes of buyers, Kia’s firm […]
Master craftsmanship: Lexus UX urban-SUV
Last month I headed to the Regatta Restaurant and Bar in Takapuna, Auckland for the launch of the all-new Lexus UX urban-SUV. The UX will feature in the Lexus line-up as the smallest SUV next to the popular NX and RX. The range consists of seven different models, including F-Sport […]
A Triumphant Finale: Volkswagen Touareg
In a play, there is always so much anticipation for the third act. Act one, we get to know the story and the characters; act two, the plot thickens; and with act three there is usually a triumphant finale. Such is the case with the Volkswagen Touareg, which has just evolved into […]
2019’s Hot Picks
It’s a New Year, with a new line-up of hotly-anticipated vehicles on the automotive horizon. While 2018 was pegged as the year of the SUV, it seems 2019 will be all about electrification, with a new crop of hybrid and full EV models in the pipeline. We’ve got our top […]
A Happy Hybrid: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Like a long awaited follow up to a band’s first big album, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is back. In 2014, I had the opportunity to be amongst the first in the country to drive the original Outlander PHEV and, for the time, the plug-in electric hybrid SUV had no equal. Now, with […]
Up a Notch: Mercedes A250
Picking up the vehicle from Armstrong Prestige, I went over everything before I left the yard. Easy to install the phone, check; a beautiful dash-based display with the standard Mercedes touch pad, check; silver metal trim and suede seating with really nice red stitching, check; 165kW, 350Nm 191cc, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine, check; […]
Getting the Automotive Edge: Leading Edge Automotive
At Leading Edge Automotive, it is years of experience that gives them the ability to repair prestigious brands like Audi, Mercedes, BMW, VW and all leading European automotive names. When taking your precious asset in for service or repair, you can rest assured that the knowledgeable team at Leading Edge not only […]
A high-performance rebuild: Archibalds Motors
One of the most highly respected vehicle brands globally, Porsche has long represented luxury in its high-performance sports cars. So not surprising then that Archibalds Motors would seek to capture these same elements in its new Porsche showroom in the city, the delivery of which was tasked to award-winning Map […]
Built for the Tough Stuff: 2019 Subaru Forester
Growing from rugged wagon to mid-sized SUV, the Subaru Forester has become a firm favourite with families and adrenalin junkies alike. What made the Forester unique in this ever-growing segment is that it can handle the rough stuff, and handle it well. For 2019, we have a new Forester gracing our roads […]
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 […]
