Blackwell Motors Ltd 100th anniversary staff reunion
Celebrating an incredible milestone in October, Blackwells’ 100th year anniversary reunion was a noteworthy event with past and present staff attending. Blackwells’ staff and customers have witnessed firsthand many changes in the motor industry during its 100 years in business. Today the rise of EV and autonomous driving, plus the industry’s plans to […]
Giltrap Christchurch opens its doors
Renowned Kiwi owned automotive distributor and retailer Giltrap Group have officially opened the doors of their new South Island home in Christchurch. Located at 491 Waterloo Road, Islington, Giltrap Christchurch will serve as a hub for anyone besotted with cars. After a number of South Island road shows showcasing Giltrap’s leading brands like […]
Not your usual ride
This may look like a regular Audi Q5, except it actually isn’t. The Q5 has been a mainstay of the Audi family for many-a-moon, being a strong seller in the uber-competitive premium mid-sized SUV sector for over a decade. As the Ingolstadt brand moves towards a more electrifying future, the Q5 is the […]
Purple road eater: Eyrewell Forest Motor Company
It’s hard to imagine Porsche today without the 911. Ben Selby reports. Amazingly this this icon has been with us for 60 years and in that time, has evolved into what many consider the perfect everyday usable sports car. What you see here is the 964 911. Built between the 930 and 993, […]
Torque Talk: Try a little kindness
We have all experienced road rage at one time or another. Whether you are on the receiving end, or you’ve had a bad day, and you vent your frustration on the motorist next to you because they dared to drive 5km/h slower than the speed limit. Findings from a study last year, conducted […]
Sixth Times the Charm: Honda CR-V Launch Report
It’s hard to believe the Honda CR-V has been with us for nearly 30 years. During that time it has become one of Honda’s best sellers, with many in the market for the midsized SUV gravitating towards it. “The CR-V is among the pioneers of a true SUV in New Zealand. The first […]







