An Automotive Blueprint: Mercedes-Benz M-Class
It was in 1998 that Mercedes-Benz New Zealand first offered a new vehicle that helped to redefine the brand and significantly grow its appeal. The M-Class (now known as the GLE) marked the brand’s entry into the emerging SUV category and set a blueprint for a family of high-riding vehicles. The M-Class and […]
Automotive Superpowers: 2018 Audi R8 V10 Plus
If you are prepared to work hard, be prepared to reap the rewards. Such is the case for local company director Marty, the proud owner of this stunning 2018 Audi R8 V10 Plus. “I had a good year in business and decided I wanted to buy a modern supercar,” Marty says. “I tried […]
Volvo XC40 VS Jaguar E Pace
Straight off the bat, the all new Volvo XC40 and Jaguar E Pace are exquisite cars. Both are their respective firm’s first foray into the uber competitive small luxury SUV market, and I was given the opportunity to put them both to the test. Volvo XC40 Following the flagship XC90 and mid […]
Highway to the Danger Zone: BMW xDrive
I can’t express the exhilaration of drifting a BMW M2 at the Southern proving grounds in the Crowne Range, marking the lead up to one of the quintessential driving days of my lifetime. The invitation to BMW’s Alpine xDrive experience had arrived about a month before the event. The invitation comprises two […]
Electrically charged: this little electric BMW is all powered up and ready to go
In 2011 BMW introduced its ‘i’ brand to incorporate all of its electric plug-in vehicles or hybrids. Last year I was fortunate enough to drive the exceptional i8. This month I was introduced to its zippy little cousin, the unique BMW i3. The base model of the i-range, the i3 also has […]
Chevrolet’s wild child: The Stingray
The man at the Rangiora Caltex was in awe. “Wow beautiful car mate! It’s a Stingray aye?” One could not fault him on his observation skills, for the car in my care for the day was a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, one of the true giants of automotive Americana. The Corvette is the definitive […]
Resurrecting a classic: Mitsubishi brings back the Eclipse and our writer Ben Selby has given us the run-down on it
The last time we saw a Mitsubishi ‘Eclipse’ it was during early noughties and it was a soft, wallowy coupe built for the American market. Now though, like it did with the Mirage, Mitsubishi has resurrected the Eclipse brand to showcase its latest sports soft roader, the Eclipse Cross. For those after something […]
A clever automotive combo: Cars and Coffee
Let’s be honest, the closest most of us get to experiencing a million-dollar member of supercar royalty is when saying “On the way to work this morning, a brand-new Lamborghini went past me”. However, on 13 May, the inaugural Christchurch Cars and Coffee event took place at Garden City Helicopters’ new state of […]
Automotive eye candy: Driving the Ford Endura through the Crown Range to Wanaka
The chance to drive the new Ford Endura range around Queenstown earlier this month was a great opportunity to put the five-seater, twin turbo, 2 L performance diesel through its paces on some great terrain. Winding through the Crown Range to Wanaka, I got a real feel for how smooth the new generation […]
Elegantly exceptional: our writer Nick Henare reviews the new BMW X3 xdrive30i
From the outside, the new BMW X3 xdrive30i is a good-looking BMW X3, but on the inside… spectacular! I opened the door to a combination of black and cream leather and trim with great lines and elegant features. The centre dashboard incorporates Apple Car play with an interactive media system which was easy […]
