An Oldie but a Goodie: Toyota Corolla
When Toyota invites you to the national launch of a new Corolla, it’s not an offer to refuse. So, I found myself flying to Toyota New Zealand’s HQ in Palmerston North to be among the first to get acquainted with the newest edition of New Zealand’s favourite car. More than […]
Sharing is Caring: Yoogo share
As the electric car movement heats up in New Zealand, a local start-up has chosen Christchurch as the first city in the country to launch its innovative, future-focused car sharing initiative. Cantabrians using Yoogo Share have already saved 50 tonnes of carbon, or the equivalent of more than 20,000 litres of petrol […]
Motorcycling in his blood: First European
First European owner Andy Burchall built his first motorcycle when he was 15 years old, using a box of old parts he bought. “Mum and dad were pretty convinced I would never get it going, but I put it together and it worked,” he says. “And then I used to […]
Automotive adrenalin pump: Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
The man out for a walk came up to me and asked, “wow, how many houses is this thing worth?” The ‘thing’ in question was this 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. When the Gallardo was launched in 2004, it was Lamborghini’s first small car since the 1980s’ Jalpa. It would go […]
Electrifying Performance: Infinity
Motoring writer Nicholas Henare dishes the automotive dirt on Infinity, a sub-brand of Nissan, and this year’s electrifying range of performance vehicles. AN INNOVATIVE CORE Following on from a range of electric vehicles rolling out at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Infiniti Prototype 10 recaptures the spirit of early […]
A Tiger Under the Hood: Mercedes A200 hatch
Picking up the Mercedes A200 hatch from Armstong Prestige, I was invited to be shown a few things about the connectivity in the vehicle but declined due to the fact I’m a bit “I’ve got this, how hard can it be” I must admit. I was wrong and should have […]
Piece of Automotive Art: Vision EQ Silver Arrow
On 18 to the 26 August, Pebble Beach in California was privileged to host the Mercedes-Benz unveiling of the Vision EQ Silver Arrow show car during Monterey Car Week. The event attracts car afficionados and collectors from all over the world. The one-seater vehicle also pays homage to the successful […]
European Evolution: Kevin Burt
Metropol catches up with Kevin Burt, who has provided specialist Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi repairs for 35 years. What is your opinion of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi vehicles? Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are the premium European marques. They are world leaders in technological development with engineering that is second to none. […]
Supporting young talent: RT Motor Company
The next generation of business entrepreneurs have been showcasing their creative achievements at St Thomas of Canterbury College for charity. The event, supported by RT Motors, is the result of St Thomas’ after school young enterprise programme. RT Motors Founder and Manager Jack Thompson says the event will give young […]
A Hot Match: Suzuki Swift
Every time Suzuki announces a new Swift, people notice. But when Suzuki raises the curtain on a new Swift Sport, many sit up like meerkats keeping watch. There is a good reason for this kind of reaction, the Swift Sport is, and always has been, a cracker of a hot hatch. Now […]
