On and off-road adventure: Armstrong’s
If one brand has made waves in the off-road, go anywhere, utilitarian community within the last two years, then it is INEOS Automotive by a country mile. Metropol motoring writer Ben Selby checks out the newest in its range. The automotive arm of British based company INEOS was founded by its chairman Jim […]
The right direction: Platinum Finance
Are you considering a loan for a car or boat? Perhaps you’re after business finance or debt consolidation. No matter your needs, you should be going through Platinum Finance, as they will look out for your financial wellbeing. Platinum Finance have been helping Kiwis with financial solutions since 2003. Founder and director Matt […]
The Vantage advantage: Eyrewell Forest Motor Company
If one were to catalogue some of the most beautiful V8 engine notes of all time, then the Aston Martin V8 Vantage should be a hallowed member of that list. Built from 2005 to 2017, the Vantage took its name from Aston’s back catalogue of V8 GT bruisers from the 70s, 80s and […]
Top Marques with Michael Mills: The Porsche Popularity
Why have older air-cooled Porsche’s been commanding ever-increasing premiums over the past decade or so? Is it because they ooze a nostalgic coolness that is being lost with modern motor cars? Is it because their simplicity offers a driving enjoyment that is hard to find in their newer counterparts? Or, is it simply […]
Superb Subaru Outback: Armstrongs
I’m sure if you ponder long enough, you will begin to think of a number of family or friends who have owned a Subaru Outback. Ben Selby reports. Since the late nineties, this rough and ready, go-anywhere wagon has been a firm favourite amongst the Kiwi adventure set and family buyers alike. The […]
Make the Crossover
By Ben Selby The Mazda CX-30 is one of those urban crossovers that seem to do just about everything well. Now with the introduction of the CX-30 SP25, Mazda has added to the range by giving the CX-30 some extra kudos both outside and under the skin. At $45,990, the SP25 sits above […]









