March 2023 GR Corolla Launch Toyota Fest and GR Sport Hilux
TOYOTA GR COROLLA LAUNCH/TOYOTA FESTIVAL 2023 Did you know that one in every four cars on New Zealand roads is a Toyota? It’s hard not to deny the impact this brand has on Kiwi motoring. Toyota New Zealand’s efforts to “Kiwi-ise” the Toyota brand over the last few decades has created a single […]
The full Honda review
It’s always good fun when Honda New Zealand launch a new car. However, when Honda NZ got in touch this time around and said they would be launching the new-look Jazz hatchback at Kauri Bay Boomrock just outside Auckland, a few special treats were in store for all who chose to attend. Not […]
Convert those cars
To accelerate the global move toward sustainable vehicles, Toyota is suggesting simply replacing the inner workings of vehicles already on the roads with cleaner technology. “I don’t want to leave any car lover behind,” says chief executive Akio Toyoda, from Tokyo. Mr Toyoda says it will take a long time for all the […]
Torque talk: Weathering the storm
New Zealand has experienced plenty of adverse weather recently. With the after effects of Cyclone Gabrielle still fresh in our minds and more cold and wet months almost upon us, here are some tips for how to drive safely if conditions deteriorate. 1. EARLY BIRD – When braking or indicating left or right, […]
A grown up vibe: Honda Cars
The previous generation Honda Civic Type R was fast and serious fun, however, I wasn’t overly keen on its “boy racer” rear wing. Now the latest FL5, gives a more “grown up” vibe to the sixth instalment of the Civic Type R bloodline. The FL5 is longer, wider and sits 30mm lower than […]
Fabulous Ferrari: Eyrewell Forest Motor Company
Regarded as one of Maranello’s greatest hits, the Ferrari F355 is already a modern classic. If you’ve always wanted a classic car or a Ferrari, then check out this ‘New Zealand new’ 1999 355 F1 Spider, currently for sale by Andrew Farrow of Eyrewell Forest Motor Company. Its 3.5L naturally aspirated 380hp V8, […]
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