Torque Talk: Grand Auto Thefts
A few weeks back, as I had a new car on test, I suggested to my wife that she take my car to work. It had been parked on the street overnight, something which we had done many times with no issue. Anyway, once she arrived at her place of work with the […]
Bad driving habits
A whopping 70% of New Zealanders occasionally get annoyed by their partner’s driving behaviour, a study among Kiwi motorists has found. The research on road rage also shows that 79% of New Zealanders experience frustration on the road, with tailgating considered the worst offence. New Zealand roads are home to 4.5 million vehicles. […]
A home refresh
A thorough winter re-fresh can create an inviting atmosphere and ensure a clean living space. – Start by decluttering to create a sense of spaciousness – Deep clean carpets and rugs to eliminate winter grime. – Make your windows sparkle by wiping them down and – consider using insulating window film. – Dust […]
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC: First Drive
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is one of the most popular models from within the Silver Arrow’s arsenal. One only need to spend any degree of time commuting between Christchurch’s northern suburbs and the city centre to comprehend this as solid fact. The GLC has been such a strong seller that Mercedes themselves have given […]
Sporty yet refined: Honda Cars
Soichirro Honda once said, “If Honda does not race, there is no Honda”. This obsession with taking Honda into every theatre of motorsport has filtered down to its production cars for decades. Now Honda claims these ‘Sport Genetics’ have trickled down to the new Jazz. From a looks point of view, there is […]
Torque Talk: Doesn’t seem fair
Remember when the Government announced the Clean Car Discount scheme back in 2021? For those unaware, the Clean Car Discount gives buyers of zero and low emission vehicles, costing less than $80,000, a rebate of up to $8625, while buyers of higher emission vehicles have had to pay a $5175 surcharge. Now the […]
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