The electric question: EV City
With petrol over $3.30 a litre, more people than ever are choosing to go electric. For a host of reasons, prices at the petrol pump just keep climbing. Every region in New Zealand is now above $3.30 a litre, and the AA warns of little relief before Christmas. It’s got plenty of Cantabrians […]
Canterbury’s best American classics: American Classic Car Club Canterbury Inc.
Canterbury’s best classic cars of American origin will come together at Woodend’s Gladstone Park this November. See Canterbury’s best collection of American classics – from Ford to Dodge, Chevrolet to Cadillac – at this annual event hosted by the American Classic Car Club Canterbury Inc. Formed during the early 1970s, the club continues […]
Fiery Ferrari: Christchurch European
The term ‘X-Factor’ could be aptly used to describe the sensation of driving a Ferrari, writes Metropol’s motoring man Ben Selby. This mint 2003 Ferrari 360 Spider in the classic Rosso Corsa red was lent to me by the team at Christchurch European. What resulted was a simply marvellous way to spend a […]
Summer motoring is around the corner: Christchurch European
How better to enjoy warmer weather and longer days than in a Ferrari V8 convertible with the hood down? Two of Ferrari’s best are in stock right now at Christchurch European. A Ferrari 360 Spider (read our review on page 80) and Ferrari California are the latest hot property to land at the […]
Iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Devour any terrain and look great while doing it in the iconic boxy luxury of the G450d SUV. All for a price tag that makes it the best value G-Wagen of the current range, writes Metropol’s motoring man Ben Selby. The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is up there with some of motoring’s all-time greats (the […]
EYE of the TIGER: Blackwells
Synonymous with the strength, speed and commanding presence of the tiger, Chery’s Tiggo is taking over the Christchurch cityscape, finds Metropol writer Ben Selby. Founded in 1997, the Chery brand has fast become one of the largest vehicle exporters globally, selling 14 million vehicles worldwide. Having re-entered our market with a wide selection […]
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