The Wind Cries Maserati: Maserati Grecale Launch Report
Its no secret that Maserati has been undergoing something of a renaissance in recent years. With a raft of new products leaving the doors of the luxury Italian marque, the Trident arm of Stellantis is showing no signs of slowing down. The biggest recent sensation by far was the new MC20 supercar but […]
Lexus’ New Wave: New RX and All-Electric RZ First Drive
After many months of waiting and speculation from those of us in the specialist motoring press, Lexus have at last launched their first purpose-built production BEV, the new RZ450e, along with the new fifth generation RX SUV. Metropol were invited to attend the launch. Here is how it went down. The setting would […]
Car-ful colours
New Zealanders have a distinct taste when it comes to car colours, with silver, white, and blue dominating the market. These subdued shades represent the practical and reserved nature of us Kiwis. We tend to prioritise resale value and avoid flashy colours. Silver cars are particularly popular because they are perceived as being […]
Torque talk: Here’s a thought
When was the last time you had your car serviced? Keeping your car healthy by way of regular servicing will not only ensure those mechanical gremlins are kept well and truly at bay, but the life of your vehicle will extend considerably. Let’s be honest, there are plenty of us out there who […]
Expect the unexpected
Lamborghini has unveiled its most extreme V12 supercar yet. Called the Revuelto, it succeeds the Aventador as the flagship sports car of the Lamborghini family, speeding down an ever expanding highway. This Lambo is a plug-in hybrid. Lamborghini call the Revuelto a “High Performance Electrified Vehicle”. What that means is that the Revuelto’s […]
Corolla Cross goes boldly
Is the Corolla the most iconic Toyota of all? Very possibly. Today the Corolla family has expanded considerably. Enter the all-new Corolla Cross. Ben Selby reports. Larger and with more ground clearance and interior space, it sits bang in the middle between the CH-R and RAV-4. Four models make up the Corolla Cross […]
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