Classic car extravaganza
All roads lead to Queenstown this March for the inaugural Ayrburn Classic Festival of Motoring. Showcasing classic and modern luxury cars, the event runs from 21-23 March at Queenstown’s newest wine and food playground, Ayrburn. From pioneering vintage to high-performance supercars, Ayrburn Classic brings together the best of the international luxury marques with some of […]
An ideal daily driver
The BMW X5 has been on Kiwi roads for almost a quarter of a century. BY BEN SELBY. Since its 2002 launch, more than 6000 X5s have found themselves in homes across New Zealand, making it one of the most popular of all Beamers, topping the sales statistics 17 times. Currently in its fourth generation, […]
On a brand new adventure: Avon City Ford’s John Luxton
After more than 30 years of brand loyalty, John Luxton, Principal Dealer at one of Canterbury’s most iconic car dealerships, is stepping down. He reminisces with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker about what made it count. The legacy John leaves at Avon City Ford, in his retirement, equates to that of a family, a strong […]
As good as new: Agnew Brothers
Cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, all need regular TLC to keep them looking good, especially when it comes to leather seats, canopies, and trim. All of these are an excellent reason to check out specialists in automotive and marine upholstery and other accessories. That’s where Sydenham-based Agnew Brothers Auto Upholsterers enter the picture. Owners Jamie and […]
Powering Kiwi EV dreams: OEM Audio
In the scenic landscape of Christchurch, a team of innovative Kiwi engineers has revolutionised how New Zealand’s electric vehicle owners think about charging. The EV Power Classic Plus 5.0 isn’t just another charging solution – it’s a testament to local ingenuity designed specifically for our unique driving conditions. “We understand the challenges Kiwi EV drivers […]
An EV for all seasons
It’s always a big deal when Toyota launches something totally new, and the arrival of the brand’s first purpose built BEV was certainly their biggest of 2024. Metropol motoring writer Ben Selby spent a week with the bZ4X to see how it lives up to the hype. Understanding the Toyota bZ4X’s three letters and its […]
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