Luxurious top performers

The Land Rover Defender is a name synonymous with off-road capability, exploration and adventure. Metropol managing director Murray Dempsey, who already drives a Defender, took the opportunity to check out the latest models. The latest interpretation of the Land Rover Defender is as sophisticated in its technology as it is comfortable on the road, which […]

Torque Talk: Keeping in touch

In-car entertainment has come a long way since the days of 8-track stereos, and the classic 1980s head unit with “graphic equaliser” which could either improve or drastically lower the tone of your favourite track. By Ben Selby. Now, it’s becoming more common to a have a new car with a touchscreen infotainment system, Apple/Android […]

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 Ratcliffe, himself […]

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 McEwan was […]

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 mid-90s. It […]

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 essence of […]